Bought an 11.2 oz bottle from Luka's Liquors on 8/29. This was my first time to try a Flanders Red Ale-- I've heard they can be fairly sour, due to brettanomyces and lactobacillus used in fermentation, but very good. Was definitely looking forward to trying this one.
Style: Flanders Red Ale
Aroma: (10/12) Sour red cherry, apple cider vinegar, and phenol with hints of vanilla.
Appearance: (3/3) Poured 2-finger off-whitehead, which dissipated slowly. Rich mahogany with good clarity
Flavor: (18/20) Cherry vanilla sweetness balanced by apple cider vinegar and cranberry juice cocktail tartness. Phenolic character presents itself before fading to a slightly bitter, but pleasant, aftertaste. Very slight copper coin flavor is noticeable before soft, dry finish.
Mouthfeel: (5/5) Tart bite supports light carbonation. On scale of 1-10, body thickness is about 4, which I believe to be appropriate for the style.
Overall: (9/10) VERY well-balanced. Both tart and sweet components are enjoyable. Like a fine wine, not something that I would drink all night, but a fantastic ale that I'd like to drink one of whenever I get the chance.
Total Score: 45 (Excellent)
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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