Virgil's Reserve
Grist Brewing Company in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States 🇺🇸
Belgian Style - Strong Ale Regular|
Score
6.75
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Dogbrick (24210) reviewed Virgil's Reserve from Grist Brewing Company 10 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Sample at GABF 09/26/2015, thanks to my sis for assistance with note-taking. Reddish-amber color with a medium off-white head that diminishes steadily. Strings of lacing. Aroma of malt, dark fruit and yeast. Full-bodied with flavors of vine fruits, earthy yeast, oak and malt. The finish is oaky with a yeast and malt aftertaste. Pretty good overall.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Tap - before I ordered this, I did not realize that I’d had the base beer and didn’t like it - this is an improvement, but needs work - nose of raisin, fig, tamarind, oak, cab, light acid - watery texture, flabby and lifeless in the mouth - initially has a mild acetic/vinegar quality up front - middle is sweet, with brown sugar, tamarind, strong oak and wine character - finish has a moderate red wine vinegar character - well-masked alcohol, at least - needs work.