Maya
Une Année

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From:
Une Année
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Belgian IPA
ABV:
7.6%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.82 | pDev: 9.42%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
92
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 22, 2021
Added:
Oct 05, 2013
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  11
Inspired by the founder’s daughter, and just like her, truly a one of a kind. A uniquely dryhopped Belgian Golden Ale with a subtle sweetness and a lot of mischievous tones. Don't be disarmed by her easy going nature, she packs quite a punch.
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Ratings by ARoman:
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Reviewed by ARoman from Illinois

3.61/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 2.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
On tap, poured into a sampler glass. The aroma is floral with sweet citrus, banana, toffee, a light cinnamon and brown sugar spice blend, and even a hint of nuts. The beer appears oily and deep brown-red / mahogany hue with only a very thin white head disappears completely and leaves a clean glass. The beer is a medium high sweet up front that mellows, and turns over to a medium bitter late. The texture is syrupy and flat. The medium body is made up of floral and honey notes on the palate, with a light, roasted hint and finishes with a toasty brown sugar. The aftertaste is cloying and sugary with an almost clean resin quality and a late, bitter grapefruit peel note
Apr 17, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.85 by Taybeh from Minnesota

Nov 22, 2021
 
Rated: 4.22 by Piercan from Wisconsin

Aug 01, 2021
 
Rated: 3.94 by EdFed from Illinois

Jul 07, 2021
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Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois

3.95/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Carried this can from the curb at Beermiscuous Chicago. My 8th unique from Une Annee'. They are innovators who I want to visit in a post-Covid world; but for now, what is in their cans is good enough.

Apparently a re-release since the last review was 3 years ago, Maya Looks like the classic West Coast IPA, minus the lace: basically, it has a nice color from the darker, sweeter malts. Smells also are classic West Coast, mostly piney. Tastes are well-balanced (often not West Coast) without the hops stealing the show. They behave all the way through the dry finish. By using the yeast to finish this ale and give it character, Une Annee' sets it apart from from half the American wannabes in this style.

Leave it to Une Annee' (the Chicagoland's crafty Belgian innovators, IMHO) to figure out how this style should be brewed. Made for exporting to the American market, Belgian consumers wince at the hops. On the other hand, American crafters who lean on hops for flavor really do not spend enough time figuring out the yeast and keeping it right. So, the result is that an very interesting hybrid style (to people like me, American malt-heads) becomes neglected. Whatever you like, try Une Annee's offerings. You will find a brewer who thoughtfully knows what they are doing.
Sep 27, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by MonkeyPilates from Minnesota

Sep 12, 2020
 
Rated: 3.64 by Soneast from Wisconsin

Jun 04, 2018
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Reviewed by ManapuaMan from Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Bottled in March, split with a buddy. Curious to see how the hops have held up over the past few months. I’m expecting more Belgian than IPA.

Amber pour with a thin soapy head that dissipates quickly. Aroma is bready malt, toasted grains, apple, pear. Interesting mix.

Taste is muddled citrus, pear, red apple skins, doughy malt. Slight oxidation going on. Light phenolic and estery character but mostly citrus and malt.

Hefty feel but easy drinking. Slight fruit-tartness in the back end. Nice beer overall.
Oct 22, 2017
 
Rated: 3.73 by Wizzle32 from Pennsylvania

Jun 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.83 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Jun 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.77 by Wheels2532 from Pennsylvania

Jun 30, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by tdmccarthy from Illinois

Apr 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.28 by firkingroovin from Illinois

Dec 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.83 by szmnnl99 from Michigan

Dec 15, 2015
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Reviewed by bound4er from Wisconsin

3.95/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
On tap at ParkSide 23 in Brookfield, WI. Never heard of this brewery until tonight.
Pours to a golden amber appearance with a two finger head. Smells of Belgian yeast, herbal funk, citrus and bready malt. Quite complex on the palate with sweet malt, spruce-like citrus tinged pine, mixed savory herbs and Belgian yeast. Hops are present on the finish but there's almost no bitterness from them. Creamy mouthfeel with low carbonation. I must admit this beer is very unique tasting - I can not think of another beer that tastes like it which is a good thing. Worth seeking out.
Dec 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Oct 30, 2015
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Reviewed by justinp444 from Michigan

3.86/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours on tap a golden orange yellow with a 2 inch thick white head. Smell of caramel, citrus, bit of grapefruit, and some light sweet malt. Taste of citrus, sweet caramel malt, grapefruit, and slight strawberry. It has a semi dry moderate mouth feel and a light to moderate smooth body. Little bit to much like club soda flavor.
Oct 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.43 by uncleotis from Illinois

Aug 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.82 by EuellGophar from Illinois

Jul 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by italianstallion from Wisconsin

Jul 22, 2015
Maya from Une Année
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 92 ratings