Big Foam Grand Cru
Donzoko Brewing & Taproom

Big Foam Grand CruBig Foam Grand Cru
Beer Geek Stats
From:
Donzoko Brewing & Taproom
 
England, United Kingdom
Style:
Brett Beer
ABV:
6%
Score:
+8 ratings needed
Avg:
4.11 | pDev: 9.49%
Ratings:
2 | reviews: 2
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 21, 2026
Added:
Aug 06, 2025
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois

3.71/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
There is substantially insufficient Brett in this lager to call it Brett Beer.
That said, it makes for an interesting lager. And I'm going to rate it against its European Lager peers.

Euro Lagers are pretty pretty and Donzoko's is pretty dull, barely above the average. Smells are malty and with some intrigue, but lurking in there instead of hops is baby Brett. Tastes are well-balanced; the modest use of Brett makes this an interesting lager... and something other micros should consider in what, historically, was considered a malty beverage (without gut-threatening bacteria.) Medium-mouthed for a lager, as Big Foam still has fewer bubbles.

I give good Overall Hugs for two reasons: one positive, one negative. The positive is the creative use of Brett and how this lager paired pretty well with a sharp, almost stinky, Stilton. The negative is that Donzoko needs to work on their website if they are going to make it in the middle of nowhere. Just some friendly advice. Cheers !
Jan 21, 2026
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Reviewed by EmperorBevis from England

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Canned in a bg old tallboy crafty craft can and purchased from Manchester City Centre craft beer stalwarts Beermoth on Tibb street
Pours a Very slightly hazed golden coloured body with spots of white head
Aroma of funky Belgian candy and hints of lime
Flavour is gooseberry and bold malt with a sour edge
Aug 13, 2025