Perdition
Russian River Brewing Company

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From:
Russian River Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
Bière de Garde
Ranked #20
ABV:
6.1%
Score:
89
Ranked #12,528
Avg:
3.96 | pDev: 10.35%
Reviews:
186
Ratings:
655
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 31, 2023
Added:
May 09, 2004
Wants:
  286
Gots:
  47
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Ratings by EvilKeith:
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Reviewed by EvilKeith from Alabama

4/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
750ml brown bottle-Batch 001

The cork unseated with a resounding "POOF" and a release of gases. This Biere de Garde poured into the over-sized wine glass with a yeast rich cloud and a reddish-brown hue. When backlit the color became decidedly plum to garnet. The head was thick and somewhat creamy, a tan froth, if you will. The lace hung in thick patches.
The smell was sweet toasted malt, a down cellar mustiness, spices, faintly fruity, traditional yeast funk and light bubblegum phenolics.
The taste began with big bready yeast, lightly sweet fruity notes with spicy, almost peppery hops. There was also a distinct sourness and mild acidity with a drying finish.
The carbonation was fine, tight bubbles that were medium active and the body was medium light. The mouthfeel came across as light and crisp.
This was my first Biere de Garde. I found it to be similar to other styles I have had in the past. This was quite drinkable and I may need to venture further into the style.
Dec 25, 2006
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.01 by Gagnonsux from Texas

Dec 31, 2023
 
Rated: 3.55 by bowmanad3

May 09, 2023
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Reviewed by Gatch from Massachusetts

3.83/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
At the brewery in Santa Rosa. Had hope for this as I haven’t had a beer of this style for many years. But it was a bit plain and subdued, like a watered down Saison.
Jun 19, 2022
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Reviewed by Bethelittiss from California

4.73/5  rDev +19.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
I loved this beer! It was a great example of balance and restraint in a beer. Not too hoppy, very smooth and session-able. The yeast is front and center and it’s great. Clear as a bell , see through and on the medium brown color spectrum. 6.25 ABV
May 07, 2022
 
Rated: 4.33 by Tcsox from Massachusetts

Sep 11, 2021
 
Rated: 4.29 by Vylo from New Jersey

Jul 04, 2021
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Rated by unclekeith from Alaska

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Not whelming
May 14, 2021
 
Rated: 4.08 by jstern from California

Oct 25, 2020
 
Rated: 3.85 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Sep 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by cryptichead from Illinois

Jul 02, 2019
 
Rated: 4.25 by BennyProfane from California

Mar 23, 2019
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado

3.12/5  rDev -21.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
July 27th, 2015 - Four more beers left in the orchestra of beer samplers left, and this one is the perdition. Dark and brown but with a solid clarity it looks like a brown ale, and smells of cherry notes, both tangy and tart. But the flavor has a touch of cough medicine on a flat body. Acidic and low and simple, it's not today's star.
Feb 18, 2019
 
Rated: 3.83 by mrcraft from California

Nov 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by West_Chester_Ale_Tester from Ohio

Nov 12, 2018
 
Rated: 3.92 by shelby415 from Oregon

Nov 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.49 by BerryKumquat from California

Oct 21, 2018
 
Rated: 4.08 by emptyglassagain from Massachusetts

Oct 14, 2018
 
Rated: 4.04 by InfernoBoss from California

Jun 25, 2018
 
Rated: 4.21 by kingjohnh from New Mexico

Apr 19, 2018
Perdition from Russian River Brewing Company
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 655 ratings