La Croix du Rat

Microbrewery in Saint-Cyprien (Dordogne), Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France 🇫🇷

Established in 2007

Contact
Route du Chateau de la Roque, ZA de la Croix du Rat, Saint-Cyprien (Dordogne), 24220, France
Description
I am Stephen Dunne, brewer of the Beer of Croix du Rat. I was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. What kind of beer do I brew? It's an Irlando-Périgourdine beer! 😀

I set up the brewery in 2007 in Saint-Cyprien, after moving from my old brewery "La Spirale Magique" in Mauzens and Miremont on the road to Périgueux.

The "Croix du Rat" is the name of the place where I brew in Saint-Cyprien. It is an old name from the Middle Ages, from the time of the plague. I find it a bit devilish and unforgettable like my beer!

The brewery is located in a part of an old industrial carpentry on the road to Château de la Roque. There are several businesses gathered here and we have a great neighborhood vibe.

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6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle 75 cl. Courtesy of humlelala. Pours an unclear dark orangey brown with a small beige roast. Sweet roasty nose with a little vanilla. Medium body, hard roast with some dark fruits. Roasty finish. Pleasant. 240811
Tried from Bottle on 24 Aug 2011 at 08:51

6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
75 cL bottle. Pours hazy dark brown with a small tan head. Roasted dark malty and slight breadish. Roasted malty, breadish and caramelish to light liqourice flavoured. Lingering malty and roasted finish.
Tried from Bottle on 24 Aug 2011 at 08:50

6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Bottled. An unclear yellow beer with a white head. The aroma has notes of straw, hops, and a bit of malt. The flavor is sweet with notes of wheat, straw, herbs, and malt, leading to a dry finish. Thanks humlelala for sharing.
Tried from Bottle on 24 Aug 2011 at 08:45

6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
75 cL bottle. Pours hazy orange with a small white head. Aroma is mild fruity and light cornish. Sweet, malty and cornish malty. Sweet, malty and light fruity finish.
Tried from Bottle on 24 Aug 2011 at 08:45

6.5/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle 75 cl. Courtesy of humlelala. Pours a cloudy pale yellow with a white head. Fruity, spicy aroma with some yeast. Medium body, some sweet orange peel and other spices with a dry hop bitterness. A pleasant surprise. 240811
Tried from Bottle on 24 Aug 2011 at 08:44