Oud Bruin
New Glarus Brewing Company in New Glarus, Wisconsin, United States 🇺🇸
Flemish Red / Bruin Series|
Score
7.53
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A few times a year we cut Dan loose to brew whatever he chooses. Always handcrafted, the bottle you hold is brewed for the adventurous soul. This is a very limited edition and we make no promises to ever brew this style again.
Our Brewmaster Dan launched his Wild Fruit Cave this winter brewing Oud Bruin, a Flander’s style ale that is immensely complex both tart and sweet. Soft toffee notes lead with a blend of Wisconsin, British and German malts that first rested in the Coolship before spontaneously fermenting on oak in the cave. Hallertau hops, matured in the horse barn, elegantly support sparkling fruit notes that frolic before a punctuated oak finish. 100% naturally fermented in oak vessels this is an elegant beer that can be enjoyed now or the patient few can lie in their personal cellar to age.
Our Brewmaster Dan launched his Wild Fruit Cave this winter brewing Oud Bruin, a Flander’s style ale that is immensely complex both tart and sweet. Soft toffee notes lead with a blend of Wisconsin, British and German malts that first rested in the Coolship before spontaneously fermenting on oak in the cave. Hallertau hops, matured in the horse barn, elegantly support sparkling fruit notes that frolic before a punctuated oak finish. 100% naturally fermented in oak vessels this is an elegant beer that can be enjoyed now or the patient few can lie in their personal cellar to age.
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7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Sample from 2016 bottle at Kurtkeller 028: Wisconsin-tastic 01 on 06/10/2018. Dark brownish-copper color with a medium off-white head that diminishes gradually to a film. Strings of lace. Fruit, malt, oak and hops in the nose. Light to medium body with flavors of dried fruit, caramel malt, oak and earthy hops. The finish is fruity with a tart cherry and citrus aftertaste. Pretty good overall.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Sep 2018
at 21:01
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
12 oz. bottle, several years old. Pours an unclear, brown color, with a medium, frothy, brown head. The aroma is caramel, wet straw, vanilla, oak, and dry leather. Very sweet, with a mellow, dry funk. Medium body, with a sugary, slick feel. Far too sweet for the style with some off aromas, so I think it's gone off. Shame. Still pretty tasty, though.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Jun 2018
at 14:56
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle. Pours a medium brown with a very thin head. Aromas of malt vinegar, sour cherry and bubble gum (?!) It tastes like Cherry Coke with some sour added.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Mar 2018
at 03:29
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
12oz bottle pours out copper amber topped with a sand head. Nose is nice sweet malts nice fruit. Taste is more of the nice fruit notes and a touch of tartness.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Jan 2018
at 02:02
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Got in a trade with The-Adjunct-Hippie. 12 ounce bottle into tulip glass, bottled on 1/22/2016. Pours slightly hazy deep ruby red/light copper/brown color with a 2 finger dense light khaki head with great retention that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Nice spotty soapy lacing clings down the glass. Aromas of big tart cherry, cranberry, raisin, plum, currant, lemon, green apple, red grape, caramel, brown sugar, toasted oak, brown bread, hay, and straw; with lighter notes of vanilla, leathery funk, red wine vinegar, pepper, and yeast/oak/toasted earthiness. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of fruity/funky/acidic yeast, oak barrel, and dark/bready malt notes; with great strength. Taste of big tart cherry, cranberry, raisin, plum, currant, lemon, green apple, red grape, caramel, brown sugar, toasted oak, brown bread, hay, and straw; with lighter notes of vanilla, leathery funk, red wine vinegar, pepper, and yeast/oak/toasted earthiness. Light-moderate fruity/lactic tartness and light yeast/tannic oak spiciness on the finish; with lingering notes of tart cherry, cranberry, raisin, plum, currant, lemon, green apple, red grape, caramel, brown sugar, toasted oak, brown bread, light vanilla/nuttiness, and yeast/oak/toasted earthiness on the finish for a while. Incredible complexity, robustness, and balance of fruity/funky/acidic yeast, oak barrel, and dark/bready malt flavors; with a great malt/tartness balance, with zero puckering/astringent flavors after the finish. Light dryness from tartness/acidity, lightly increasing through the glass. Medium carbonation and body; with a very smooth, moderately creamy/bready/grainy/acidic, and lightly tannic balanced mouthfeel that is awesome. Zero warming alcohol as expected of 5.6%. Overall this is a fantastic Flanders brown ale! All around outstanding complexity, robustness, and balance of fruity/funky/acidic yeast, oak barrel, and dark/bready malt flavors; very smooth and refreshing to drink, thanks to the mellow tartness/acidity. Amazing yeast/malt complexity and balance; with nice oak presence. A highly enjoyable offering.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Feb 2017
at 19:43
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle at Chad’s house with Justin. Dark maroon appearance with a thin brown head. Aroma has currants, oak, vanilla, red wine, and cherries. Moderately tart, low sweetness and bitterness. Decent carbonation. Pretty flavor and not overly acidic. Plenty of notes of oak and cherry. Not too hard to drink at all but I’m really not a fan of the style any more.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Dec 2016
at 21:45
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle shared by Pinsky. Thanks bud! Muddy reddish-brown color with a tan head and drippy lace. Sweet cherry aroma, some tart notes, good bit of oak, and funky yeast. Tastes fairly sweet, light tart, a little oakey. Clean, easy drinking, a touch sticky. Sweetness has enough of a balance to keep from overwhelming in any way. Quite good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Dec 2016
at 20:43
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
12 ounce bottle from the brewery, 8/22/16. Hazy dark reddish brown, large foamy tan head, good retention. Aroma of tart cherries, funk, wood, tannic notes. The taste is tart cherry, lemon, berries, tannic notes, grape, funk, oak. Medium bodied, well balanced, smooth.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Dec 2016
at 23:56
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Bottle. A- Raspberry, tart, acidic, Heinz 57. A- Brown color, cloudy liquid, off white head. T- Raspberry, vinegar, tart. P- Medium body, average texture, average carbonation, slightly tart finish. O- Very nice. Refreshing and balanced. Would like to compare with the pre 2016 version now.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Nov 2016
at 19:05
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Refrigerated 12 oz. bottle from shrubber85 poured into a Teku. Translucent light brown with small white head. Aroma is tart & a little vinegar, medium body, lower carbonation, and a little small-bubble lacing. Taste is tart, bourbon, oak, wine, and a little vinegar. Pretty complex.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Oct 2016
at 22:35