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Sigma
Picobrouwerij Alvinne
- From:
- Picobrouwerij Alvinne
- Belgium
- Style:
- Flanders Oud Bruin
Ranked #38 - ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 88
Ranked #13,608 - Avg:
- 3.95 | pDev: 9.11%
- Reviews:
- 21
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Sep 09, 2023
- Added:
- Aug 10, 2014
- Wants:
- 4
- Gots:
- 28
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
Sigma is a dark and strong beer, skillfully balanced between sweet and sour. Sigma is part of the “Omega – Phi – Sigma trilogy” which matures in stainless steel tanks where the Morpheus yeast imparts a refreshing sourness.
Sigma leans closely towards the traditional Flemish Oud Bruin, but is more robust due to its 8% abv.
Sigma leans closely towards the traditional Flemish Oud Bruin, but is more robust due to its 8% abv.
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Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas
4.21/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.21/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
I had this beer at our local World of Beer after a memorial for a dear friend and hockey buddy.
Poured from a bottle into a tall tulip glass. Dark brown color with a thick effervescent beige head and decent lacing, slightly murky. Smell and taste of tart cherries, figs, raisins, tart apples and some dark chocolate. Wonderfully complex flavors. Good feel. Overall a very nice representation of the style and I would get it again.
Sep 09, 2023Poured from a bottle into a tall tulip glass. Dark brown color with a thick effervescent beige head and decent lacing, slightly murky. Smell and taste of tart cherries, figs, raisins, tart apples and some dark chocolate. Wonderfully complex flavors. Good feel. Overall a very nice representation of the style and I would get it again.
Reviewed by Beersnake1 from California
4.1/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.1/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from fridge temp. Not a lot of head, which is a bit surprising for Alvinne. I have had quite a few bottle overflow upon opening. Pours a nice dark brown/reddish. Nose is sour grapes, citrus peel, funk, hay. Taste is blueberries, grapes, blackberries, sour candy, wheat, and oak. This is absolutely awesome.
Apr 23, 2020Reviewed by Pickngrin from Massachusetts
4.68/5 rDev +18.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
4.68/5 rDev +18.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
I purchased this bottle at The Bottle Shop in Bruges. I don't know if it is a year round, one off, or seasonal. I picked it out and the personable, knowledgeable employee told me that I made a good choice.
Poured from a 33 CL brown bottle.
Appearance: Dark, hazy, wine-like with almost no head
Aroma: Sour cherry, clove, vinous
Taste: Cherry up front, then notes of chocolate in the finish, lip smacking
Mouthfeel: Low carbonation. Alcohol is hidden.
Overall: I am thoroughly enjoying this and hope I can find more before I leave this beautiful country.
Aug 12, 2019Poured from a 33 CL brown bottle.
Appearance: Dark, hazy, wine-like with almost no head
Aroma: Sour cherry, clove, vinous
Taste: Cherry up front, then notes of chocolate in the finish, lip smacking
Mouthfeel: Low carbonation. Alcohol is hidden.
Overall: I am thoroughly enjoying this and hope I can find more before I leave this beautiful country.
Sigma from Picobrouwerij Alvinne
Beer rating:
88 out of
100 with
110 ratings
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