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Bruery Terreux – Oude Tart

Brewery: Bruery Terreux
Location Placentia, CA
Style Flanders Red Ale
 ABV 7.5%
 IBUs 6

 

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Justin:

Aroma
The vinous quality of this beer is strong. It's got big notes of sour cherry, cranberry, plum and red wine that blend with some subtle oak character and even a small bit of chocolate. The tartness of the beer is definitely present but it's not in your face and there's an underlying sweetness that I can't place the origin of.
Appearance
The beer is a murky shade of ruby-brown with a sparkling beige head that starts big but recedes quickly. After just a minute, the beer is left with no foam at all.
Flavor
The first thing to note is that the tartness is stronger here than the aroma. It's still not out of balance but it's bigger than the aroma leads you to believe. The cherry from the aroma is no longer there and the cranberry is still hanging around but in small doses. The big player here is the plum. It's easily perceptible with a vinous quality that adds complexity to bring it beyond the sour. As it warms up, the oak becomes brighter and there is a hint of leather that hits the back of your tongue as well.
Mouthfeel
The carbonation is medium+ and the body is medium. It's slightly acidic but not overly so and the beer sticks to your tongue like crazy.
Overall Impression
Ah, yes. The "Flemish-Style Red Ale." AKA: Flanders Red. This style is old as heck but is recently gaining attention again as America goes through its sour renaissance. It's another beer that's got enough acidity to where drinking more than one or two would be a chore (this bottle would count as two) which is unfortunate because it is fun to drink. This would go well with a steak or even a fruity dessert so it's pretty versatile in that way, also. I wouldn't categorize this as an "intro" beer for sours but if you've got a red wine drinker looking to dip their toes in the craft beer waters, this might help them realize they like beer more than they thought.

 

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Justin Phelps

Co-Founder at Saint Brewis
Justin Phelps is a Certified Cicerone® who was born and raised in St. Louis. His passion for beer goes beyond just drinking it as he is also an award-winning home brewer. While he may be a marketing professional by day, he's a blogger, brewery hopper, and beer enthusiast by night.

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