Boréale Cuivrée
Brasseurs Du Nord Inc.
- From:
- Brasseurs Du Nord Inc.
- Quebec, Canada
- Style:
- Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
Ranked #141 - ABV:
- 6.9%
- Score:
- 83
Ranked #33,930 - Avg:
- 3.61 | pDev: 11.08%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 31
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jul 22, 2025
- Added:
- Oct 29, 2002
- Wants:
- 2
- Gots:
- 4
SCORE
83
Good
83
Good
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by bigpapasimon
4.28/5 rDev +18.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
4.28/5 rDev +18.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Lovely beer, perhaps the best I've had from Boreale. Refreshing, malty sweetness upfront with a finish that is bitter, reminiscent of liquorice. Warm spices and a slight caramel tone. Not overwhelming in flavor. I personally don't love liquorice, which is why I'm mixed on the finish, but for those who do, this would be a near-perfect beer.
Jul 22, 2025
Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania
3.87/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.87/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
My basement Beerfrigerator is burping forth its backlog in the hopes of emptying to be refilled again. This one came back with me from a long-ago visit to the Mondial de la Biere in Montreal. It hearkens to a pre-CANQuest (tm) era as it is in a Bottle (gasp!).
From the Bottle: "Boréale Cuivrée Pure Malt Strong Ale"; "Fresh, real, the best we can be[.]"; "Our mission at Les Brasseurs Du Nord is to brew distinctive
I was frustrated to discover, upon Pop!ping the cap, that it was one of those screwed-up screw-on caps! Grr. I then exercised great restraint with respect to my slow, gentle pour since I did not want to rouse the lees that were evident on the kick/punt. I did not get much more than wisps for head as a result, despite loads of tight, tiny bubbles being in evidence. Color was Deep-Amber/Light-Copper to Copper (SRM = > 13, < 17) with NE-quality clarity. Nose had a caramel-like sweetness, bordering on toffee. Mouthfeel was medium. It had a maltiness that was about as sweet as I care to drink. The taste was surprisingly less sweet than the nose had suggested. Now, it was very evocative of toffee, vice caramel & there is definitely a difference. I could easily envision this grain bill being distilled into a nice whisky. Mmm. Finish was semi-sweet & quite pleasant. It had held up really well, but I would recommend drinking it fresh, if you are able to find it. YMMV.
Nov 28, 2020From the Bottle: "Boréale Cuivrée Pure Malt Strong Ale"; "Fresh, real, the best we can be[.]"; "Our mission at Les Brasseurs Du Nord is to brew distinctive
I was frustrated to discover, upon Pop!ping the cap, that it was one of those screwed-up screw-on caps! Grr. I then exercised great restraint with respect to my slow, gentle pour since I did not want to rouse the lees that were evident on the kick/punt. I did not get much more than wisps for head as a result, despite loads of tight, tiny bubbles being in evidence. Color was Deep-Amber/Light-Copper to Copper (SRM = > 13, < 17) with NE-quality clarity. Nose had a caramel-like sweetness, bordering on toffee. Mouthfeel was medium. It had a maltiness that was about as sweet as I care to drink. The taste was surprisingly less sweet than the nose had suggested. Now, it was very evocative of toffee, vice caramel & there is definitely a difference. I could easily envision this grain bill being distilled into a nice whisky. Mmm. Finish was semi-sweet & quite pleasant. It had held up really well, but I would recommend drinking it fresh, if you are able to find it. YMMV.
Reviewed by kevofficiel from Canada (QC)
3.76/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.76/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Boreale Cuivree
The look of it: Amber color. Light carbonation
The smell of it: Some spicies and some caramel Aroma but it is really light.
The taste of it: You find again the caramel and some spicies. Very sweet but very pleasant. The 6,9 % ABV you won t feel it. A bit watery on the after taste. The feeling of it is not bad at all.
So overall would I recommend it ? For sure. This is one of the best Boreale you can drink. Much better than the doree or the blonde from Boreale. This is tasty, very well made beer. Enjoy it !
Feb 09, 2015The look of it: Amber color. Light carbonation
The smell of it: Some spicies and some caramel Aroma but it is really light.
The taste of it: You find again the caramel and some spicies. Very sweet but very pleasant. The 6,9 % ABV you won t feel it. A bit watery on the after taste. The feeling of it is not bad at all.
So overall would I recommend it ? For sure. This is one of the best Boreale you can drink. Much better than the doree or the blonde from Boreale. This is tasty, very well made beer. Enjoy it !
Reviewed by mikeg67 from New Jersey
3.49/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.49/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
12 oz bottle. Pours amber with short lived white head and lively carbonation. Aroma is of caramel malt, ripe fruit and herbal hops. Body is medium and smooth. Earthy hops, caramel malt and fruity esters combine on the palate. Long finish becomes dry through alcohol. Somewhat sweet, but nice brew.
Dec 16, 2013Reviewed by papat444 from Canada (QC)
3.97/5 rDev +10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.97/5 rDev +10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had this on tap at Le Fripon.
Huge showing of hanging lacing all the way to the bottom. Color of the body is a troubled orange Dry hops, lingering tea-like bitterness, bit piney, lots of dry orange. Pleasantly surprised by this one. I`d session this for sure.
Oct 20, 2013Huge showing of hanging lacing all the way to the bottom. Color of the body is a troubled orange Dry hops, lingering tea-like bitterness, bit piney, lots of dry orange. Pleasantly surprised by this one. I`d session this for sure.
Reviewed by thierrynantes from France
3.63/5 rDev +0.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.63/5 rDev +0.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Beer bottle (341 ml.) purchased from Bières & Chopes, and tasted in 2013.
Appearance : amber color, with beige foamy head.
Smell : floral & spicy aromas.
Taste & mouthfeel : malt and caramel flavors, with dry bitter finish.
Drinkability : an average beer in the style Extra Strong Bitter.
Jul 15, 2013Appearance : amber color, with beige foamy head.
Smell : floral & spicy aromas.
Taste & mouthfeel : malt and caramel flavors, with dry bitter finish.
Drinkability : an average beer in the style Extra Strong Bitter.
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