Blackboard Series #02: Dry-Hopped Brett Pils
Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States 🇺🇸
Lager - Pilsener Series Out of Production|
Score
6.91
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Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Draught at Green Street, 8/12/16.
Large white head slowly recedes to cover, atop a deep golden-bronze body that shows good clarity.
Spicy hops complement the dry, lightly fruity brett notes well, with very light rubber band, lime and tart apple skin. Malts behind it add just enough honey and biscuit-like character to balance. No alcohol or flaw. Maybe a bit too perfumey/borderline soapy, but still pretty nicely integrated are the brett and hop notes.
In the mouth it has a pleasing crispness, tight carbonation and strong attenuation, ending very crisp, spicy-hoppy and with tart, but not overdone brett notes showing lime, light bandaid and touches of perfume. This is very nicely executed, dry, crisp and lovely, but I still can’t help wanting less brett, especially as it adds a bit of soap/perfume that I don’t love. The base pilsner seems absolutely marvelous and i’m not sure what it’s really gaining from the brett.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
A sharp dose of bretta initially that fades after a few sips to make a pilsener with a kick. Golden pour with decent head and lacing. Light crackery finish. Tap at Big Hunt.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
On tap at Victory in Downingtown. It pours a clear yellow color with a white head. The aroma is lightly herbal with some juniper. The flavor is the same. Juniper, spruce and pale malt. No funk. A little spicy bitterness. Ok. I was expecting some more pillowy funk. The others I was with liked this one a lot better than I did.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Draft at Beer Culture. Clear gold. White head and drippy lacing. Clean, light aroma with some grass, spice, and earth. Spice comes out more in the flavor over the other components. Finishes mid-dry. Clean. Solid, thirst quenching beer. Brett presence is light, but noticeable.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
On tap at BitterCreek Alehouse clear light golden. Very light dry malt base with slight soapy noble hop notes. A little Brett funk and some bright crispness
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4.5
OMG, what a foul mix of flavor this is. I like lagers, I love brett but this is the worst combo of the two. It’s like bug spray and herbal fruity tea that has sat out too long. I got 8oz pour and can only get a few sips. Sooooo bad, just some offputting flavor created with the brett and I guess dry hopping but it doesn’t seem to be a hops issue. Who knows?.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Enjoyed on tap at Good Son in Denver, CO right after getting into town. I didn't take tasting notes, but remember this being a fantastically done lightly hopped Brett ale, which nicely incorporated the brett which I'm typically not a fan of. Would have again.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8.5
very light, mildly aroma. Crystal clear gold color with frothy head, lots of lace. Flavor’s a great blend of bitter and tart with just right malt to balance. Great drinking brew.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
On tap at Belmont Station in Portland-USA. Clear gold color, shiny appearance with a adhesive white foam. Nose: adventurous, oat, brett, honey, a bit noble hops. Mouth: brett, grainy, chicory finish. Really ambitious and truly successful try. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
On tap at The Hay Merchant. Pours a clear yellow gold with medium creamy white head leaving sticky lacing. The aroma is brett, grass, funk. Medium mouth, funky, brett, lemon zest, grass, light finish.