Butcher's Tears
Microbrewery
in
Aalsmeer,
Noord-Holland,
Netherlands π³π±
Associated with 3 Venues
Established in 2011
Contact
Description
Artisanally brewed in Amsterdam since 2011.
Combining influences from the rich European beer culture with a non-conformist attitude.
From a family heritage of Swedish farm brewers and trained by the masters of ale and porter in England, we ended up in the Netherlands to create our own microcosm in the world of beer.
Inspired by the lesser known sides of European brewing culture and devoted to uncommon artisanal techniques, Butcher's Tears makes distinctive beers that progress beyond fashion and convention.
Combining influences from the rich European beer culture with a non-conformist attitude.
From a family heritage of Swedish farm brewers and trained by the masters of ale and porter in England, we ended up in the Netherlands to create our own microcosm in the world of beer.
Inspired by the lesser known sides of European brewing culture and devoted to uncommon artisanal techniques, Butcher's Tears makes distinctive beers that progress beyond fashion and convention.
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle from the Mr Hangover cons 2013-09-13 AR: yeasty, doughy AP: hazy woody, frothy deminishing white head F: yeasty, dough, grapes, rasines, nutty, strong wine, hunny, softcarbonation, medium bitterness , full bodied, lasting aromas
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Sep 2013
at 15:16
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottled @ de Molen, small sample. Slight hazy golden to orange color, short head. Aroma of some belgian yeast spiciness, slight flowery hop, bit caramel, some alcohol. Quite sweet in taste, some alcohol. Meh, not bad, but not a great addition either.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Sep 2013
at 00:54
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
(Bottle, In De Wildeman, Amsterdam, 27 July 2013) Amber colour, slightly hazy, with frothy off-white head. Fruity, malty nose with citrus, grapefruit, orange peel, a slightly metallic malt character and spicy hops. Malty, hoppy taste with notes of citrus, grapefruit, crisp-bread and a dry finish with a generous resinous bitterness. Medium body, quite dry. Tasty and well made. Nice one.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Sep 2013
at 11:53
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle, 6%. Yeasty aroma, malty and semi-refreshing, sweetish with a little booze. Slightly hazy golden colour. Good stable off-white head. The flavour is bitter and yeasty. The bitterness is a little high and quite rough. Good mouthfeel. Has a fine floral hoppiness, or perhaps it is a faint spiciness in the finish. I did not like it much at first, but it became better with each sip.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Sep 2013
at 07:27
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle. Pours clear golden with stable off-white head. Clear aroma of fruit, flowers and malt with notes of alcohol. Bitter, hoppy flavour with pronounced notes of fruit and malt. Bitter finish. OK although the aftertaste is rather too bitter.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Sep 2013
at 07:26
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle at Deanβs Birthday Tasting, August 2013. Poured a deep lifeless mahogany with a round glass hugging head. The aroma is rich earthy peat. The flavour is strong bitter with loads of liqourice, fruit and alcohol on the palate.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Aug 2013
at 14:22
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
33cl bottle shared, courtesy of Kermis @ Deanβs Birthday tasting. thin tan head. Clear black pour. Smokey aroma. Smokey taste. Lovely
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Aug 2013
at 14:11
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle from ABC Beers, Den Haag. Poured a clear dark chesnut brown with a thin off-white head and no lace. The aroma is yeasty with some citrus notes. The flavour is medium bitter, with lots of liqourice, yeast and red-berry fruit on the smooth alcoholic bitter palate which lingers well into the finish. I like this, but I feel it may be more suited to the local taste.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Aug 2013
at 15:25
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
33cl Bottle at home. Hazy orange/amber colour, off-white head. Aroma of amber malts, toffee, light spicy, fruity. Flavour is medium-sweet, malty, spicy, yeast, fruity, good grassy bitter finish. Medium-bodied. Decent stuff.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Aug 2013
at 10:46
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
33cl Bottle at BT brewpub opening. Black colour, thin brown head. Aroma of lots of peat (75% peat-smoked malt!), hard roasted malt, earth, liquorice root, hint if chocolate, tar. Flavour is ashy, peaty, tar, liquorice, some chocolate and coffee, ashy bitter finish. Sticky mouthfeel, full-bodied. Nice, but lacks some depth of flavour.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Aug 2013
at 10:27