Quintessence is a beer between the scotch ale and barley wine styles. Brewed in January 2003, it has been aged 9 months in oak barrels having previously been used to age a Québécois maple liqueur called Charles-Aimé Robert. Finally, while being transferred to the conditioning tun, hop leaves were added in order to obtain a powerful aroma of fresh hops (a technique which is called “dry hopping”). Subtle flavors of caramel and maple mix with the alcohol (10.5%) which is present but never overwhelming. The final result is a very complex beer, well-balanced, with ample body, but which still bestows an impression of lightness due to the power of the alcohol which seems to carry all the other flavors. Enjoy in moderation!
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by lenusik from Toronto, Canada who has tried this beer a couple times. (10/13/2008 9:39:40 PM)
"This is a very comlex beer that needs to be savoured slowly. Sweet malt tones dominate both the aroma and the flavour of this dark brown beer. The sweet malt aroma is accompanied by some brown sugar and dark fruit, and the sweet malt taste has a nice bitter finish. "
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.5)
Sampled: Forced Draught
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by willblake from Brick, NJ, USA who has tried this beer (1/18/2006 8:05:22 PM)
"07.09.05 2003 bomber at brewpub. Clouded light brown, light tan head. Gorgeous aromas of old rusty apples, tobacco, leather, tannic. First sip is mind blowing. Huge leather, light maple, cask sherry, cedar creek. Lots of eff but fine bubbles. Cheeky tartness comes through on finish and ends up getting a bit astringent and hot. The novelty wears thin, but it’s still solid."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.6)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[3] Review by E from Spring Mountain, PA, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/12/2005 6:21:40 PM)
"Poured a hazy brown color with a thin, off white head that left light lacing on the glass. Aroma of oak, whisky, scotch, maple, caramel malts, nuts, and a faint citrus hoppiness. Taste of orange citrus, banana, honey, alcohol, and hops as well. Big thanks to DDC!"
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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(4.5)
