Celis Grand Cru
Michigan Brewing Company

Celis Grand CruCelis Grand Cru
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From:
Michigan Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Strong Ale
ABV:
8%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.69 | pDev: 13.01%
Reviews:
183
Ratings:
220
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 03, 2021
Added:
Apr 28, 2003
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  5
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Ratings by SMark:
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Reviewed by SMark from Illinois

3.82/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Served at 47 degrees. Pours a nice head that gives out quickly but leaves nice lace work. Bubbles come fast and furious and quit just as fast. A nice pale golden color.

Has a clean somewhat burnt malt aroma but is not an off odor. Makes it kind of interesting and invites you to try a sip

Same curious taste as smell which I cannot quite put my finger on. Not sure if it attributable to the malt. Little bit of apple and maybe citrus. Lacing is not as noted from the original pour.

Hangs with you for a little while but not overpowering considering the alcohol content.

A good beer which seems to be very well made considering the alcohol and this being a witbier. Polished off two tonight so would consider it a success.
Nov 21, 2006
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.65 by dd53grif from Michigan

Sep 03, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by NeverSettle from Texas

Oct 25, 2020
 
Rated: 3.62 by nmann08 from Virginia

Jan 05, 2019
 
Rated: 3 by nathanmiller from New York

Jul 16, 2015
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Reviewed by barczar from Kentucky

3.69/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
2011 vintage, so rating set to current average.

Corn adjunct aroma, reminiscent of an American lager. There's a hint of peach and pear esters.

Flavor is similar, an odd pairing, seemingly of an American lager malt bill with Belgian yeast esters and a touch of candi sugar. Very easy drinking, for the style and abv, and no noted oxidation. Belgian esters are pleasant.

I like this better than the score reflects.
Jul 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Jame515 from Texas

Dec 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by TurboChief from Michigan

Jun 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois

Dec 22, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by cliff1066 from Virginia

Dec 17, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by cosmic-ray from Iowa

Nov 24, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by RBorsato from Virginia

Nov 13, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by NeilTC from Indiana

Nov 09, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by t0rin0 from California

Oct 28, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by jaidenjb from Ohio

Oct 13, 2012
 
Rated: 3.25 by NilocRellim from Minnesota

Sep 17, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by Judson

Sep 08, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by ToMakeEndsMeet from Texas

Aug 28, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by ken3c from Michigan

Jun 27, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by baybum from Pennsylvania

Jun 04, 2012
Celis Grand Cru from Michigan Brewing Company
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 220 ratings