Cuvée De Ranke
Brouwerij Brasserie De Ranke

750ml
White Wrapped
Capped
Bottled On: Dec 22
EX: 14/12/27

Poured into a Trillium glass a pretty nice clean/clear golden dark yellow/orange color, pretty nice carbonation, pretty nice quick one-finger plus white head, with some nice sticky lacing left behind. The nose is pretty nice, hoppy, yeasty, malty, with some lemon, grapes, grapefruit. Pretty nice funkyness, oaky. The taste is very nice, hoppy, malty, yeasty, with some very nice lemon, grapes, grapefruit. Very nice funkyness, and oaky, sour/tangy. Medium body, ABV is hidden very nicely, with a pretty nice dry/bitter finish. Overall this is a very tasty beer.

 

 

From draft at Gist in Brussels. Really nice barrel and oak character throughout but especially in the finish. The acid and funk are on point. Lambic qualities shine with the dryness really pronounced at the end of each sip, urging you to take another.

Bottled in a huge bottle and shared out amongst the bar flies at Temperance street tap
Pours a slightly hazy golden body with nice but spotty head
Aroma is buttery lactic Belgium candy
Flavour is sherry and oak

 

 

Shared 750 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV 7.0%. Deep golden to orange colour, white head. Lovely aroma of brettanomyces / farmhouse, white wine vinegar and mild spicy notes. Funky flavour with brettanomyces notes.

 

 

 

 

750 mL Bottle. ABV 7%.
Appearance: Veiled gold/canary yellow, Under half a finger of bright white head, Good retention (considering the style), Apricot colour and suspended yeast on final pour.
Aroma: Belgian pale ale/golden ale base, Lambic (30%) comes through, Belgian yeast, Brett Funk, Grapefruit, Lime peel, White grape, Hay, Slight Woodiness.
Mouthfeel: Wonderfully mellow, Clean, Well hidden alcohol, Great carbonation, Clear separation of styles when evaluating but it works well, Refreshing.
Flavour: Belgian pale ale/golden ale base, Lambic (30%) comes through at the end, Belgian yeast, Brett funk, Grapefruit dryness and bitterness on finish, White grape, Hay, Woodiness.
Overall: Pretty pricey here in Canada but it was a refreshing treat and one that was thoroughly enjoyed. Belgian beer culture shines through.

Review: 185

 

L- proper unfiltered look at 70% sour 30% lambic. Has a golden foamy glow.
S- smells like acid and bruises in a good way. Citrus peel on the back of the nose
T- dreamy sour golden cherries with great attack, superb acid and sour balance. Stunning.
F- excellent bubbles, mate. Great mouthfeel that asks for sip after sip.
O- one of the better blended sours I have ever enjoyed.

Pours a copper orange color with a thin foamy head. Head retention is mild as is lacing. Has a tart, funky, lemony, white grape and apricot aroma. Taste follows the same route. There may be some mild green apple as well. Light to medium bodied with moderate carbonation.