Birdie Pilsner from Red Tape Brewery Poured a 355ml can into a pilsner glass. A good one finger fine white head on a hazy gold. The head diminishes to a layer. lots of fine lacing. Bready malts in the nose. Some hop spiciness. The taste follows the nose. Some citrus. A very mildly bitter finish. A light body and good carbonation. Overall a decent Czech pilsner. Clean and refreshing. 3.75/5 rDev -0.5% look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Brasserie La Debauche (France) Oak Chronicles No. 4 / Amorena 2025 Calvados barrel aged Imperial Stout with blackberry, blueberry, pistachio, almond and Amorena cherry. 15.5% abv. 33 cl bottle poured into a brewery branded Teku glass. Purchased from the brewery. Nice fizz of bouncy foam mellows down quick onto a flat deep brown brew with brilliant ruby highlights. Nose is winey, woody, mildly roasty, light pipe tobacco, light roast coffee. Taste comes on with the Calvados (an apple Brandy from the Normandy region of France) barrel right up front. Once the stun subsides, the roll of flavors pop with tart (not sour.,) assorted vine fruits, oak barrel. Finish is a chocolate covered Amorena cherry kiss, and nicely muted heat. Pistachio and almond flavors are very nuanced and serve only as complements to the experience. IMO, this is a stylish hybrid beer / wine. Mouthfeel is smoove from the addition of oats and lactose. Medium in density and carbonation. Overall, a beautifully stylish and elegant taste sensation. 4.49 in the BA DB.
