[1] Review by EyeChartBrew from CA, Liechtenstein who has tried this beer a couple times. (7/5/2005 11:04:19 AM)
"Perhaps not the *most* unlikely offering I would have expected to see from McGuire’s (I can’t see them doing a Gose anytime soon!), but still this is far-and-away one of their more unique beers, style-wise. And even more surprising than the fact they decided to brew this particular beer is the fact that it’s pretty good!
This was served in a slightly smaller glass (8-10oz?). While I prefer to get my fair share of any beer that I order, I guess it makes sense for this place, since it’s 6.8%ABV is quite a bit more than the rest of the McGuire’s line-up.
A bit lacking in life, as far as the appearance goes. That is to say, what little head that was raised up in the pour quickly subsided into 3-4 microscopically thin patches resting on the surface. The mouthfeel also seemed to suffer slightly from this apparently minimalist approach to the carbonation. The nose was a bit better, but still nothing truly awe-inspiring, IMO.
However, “where the rubber meets the road” (so to speak) is the flavor profile – and what a nice flavor this has. Immediately reminded me of a slightly heavier and slightly darker Tripel. I was especially impressed with the spicy kick in the middle and backend. Noticeable alcohol prescence, but in no way degrading the overall drinkability. Not so sure that I would want to drink this all night long, but surely a glass or two would not be unwelcome… ;)
/TB"
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Forced Draught
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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