Petit Mutant
The Alchemist
- From:
- The Alchemist
- Vermont, United States
- Style:
- Brett Beer
Ranked #26 - ABV:
- 6%
- Score:
- 91
Ranked #7,813 - Avg:
- 4.1 | pDev: 11.22%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 64
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Apr 18, 2026
- Added:
- Aug 26, 2005
- Wants:
- 165
- Gots:
- 33
SCORE
91
Outstanding
91
Outstanding
An American Brett ale fermented entirely with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis; this rustic ale contains almost a pound of Montmorency cherries in each 16 ounce can.
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Reviewed by Holderness from Massachusetts
3.62/5 rDev -11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.62/5 rDev -11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Sweeter and less tart than expected -- really almost akin to some of those fruited sour ales coming from the likes of Trillium and Great Notion more than your typical spontaneously fermented ale. Tasty and fun, not quite sure its worth the price of entry. Maybe best to put this back into cans
73/100
Apr 06, 202573/100
Reviewed by Bouleboubier from New Jersey
3.52/5 rDev -14.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
3.52/5 rDev -14.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
(750 ml bottle, purchased at the Stowe brewery in April, shared with my brother around 1 Jul 2024 between two tulip glasses... reviewed from recollections)
Vibrant reddish liquid with fair clarity and a foam building on the pour but slinking away in short time... surprising degree of nail polish (or remover/acetone?) on the nose and palate; certainly curious and a touch off-putting and distracting at first, but it gradually loses intensity over pours and top-ups, as the cherry (which is in its own right curious in character and bold) pushes more into a harmony of sorts with the furious funk... it has some body to it, the underlying acidity and stealth sizzle cut and lift it, leaving a dry, quiet finish... side note: for any sensitive individuals, this beer might be too much; my brother's gf cringed when she smelled the beer, but thought it tasted good, if strange... wasn't what I'd expected, but it's unique; I might give this another try if by chance I find myself with another bottle (2353)
Jul 12, 2024Vibrant reddish liquid with fair clarity and a foam building on the pour but slinking away in short time... surprising degree of nail polish (or remover/acetone?) on the nose and palate; certainly curious and a touch off-putting and distracting at first, but it gradually loses intensity over pours and top-ups, as the cherry (which is in its own right curious in character and bold) pushes more into a harmony of sorts with the furious funk... it has some body to it, the underlying acidity and stealth sizzle cut and lift it, leaving a dry, quiet finish... side note: for any sensitive individuals, this beer might be too much; my brother's gf cringed when she smelled the beer, but thought it tasted good, if strange... wasn't what I'd expected, but it's unique; I might give this another try if by chance I find myself with another bottle (2353)
Reviewed by ScaryEd from New Hampshire
4.18/5 rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.18/5 rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
2020 vintage poured into a stemmed tulip glass.
Pours a hazy ruby color with a finger of pinkish white head. The head is gone in a hurry, leaving zero lacing as it settles into a thin ring. Expected appearance for the style.
The aroma brings some strong barnyard funk and oak chips followed by every cherry in existence. There's a bit of vanilla and vinegar in here as well. Very tart and earthy.
The flavor starts with a wave of cherries, earthy oak chips, and vanilla, followed by a good amount of brett funk and grass. Finishes with a vinegary, lemony tartness.
The feel is light bodied with very good carbonation. Extremely crisp and dry with a lingering tartness.
Overall, this is a great American wild ale. It pretty much comes exactly as advertised: Tons of cherries with a good brett character and plenty of tart flavors.
Feb 24, 2020Pours a hazy ruby color with a finger of pinkish white head. The head is gone in a hurry, leaving zero lacing as it settles into a thin ring. Expected appearance for the style.
The aroma brings some strong barnyard funk and oak chips followed by every cherry in existence. There's a bit of vanilla and vinegar in here as well. Very tart and earthy.
The flavor starts with a wave of cherries, earthy oak chips, and vanilla, followed by a good amount of brett funk and grass. Finishes with a vinegary, lemony tartness.
The feel is light bodied with very good carbonation. Extremely crisp and dry with a lingering tartness.
Overall, this is a great American wild ale. It pretty much comes exactly as advertised: Tons of cherries with a good brett character and plenty of tart flavors.
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