Sometimes I buy beers that I don’t have high hopes for, but if they execute, I think they’ll be amazing. This was one of those beers.
ABV: 8.5%
Style: American Strong Ale
Trivia: According to the brewery website, “Cuvée (pronounced koo-vay´) is a distinctive beer, designed to mature in wood. Ours is a strong blonde ale brewed with caramel, tart green apple, citrus rind and mild vanilla. The character of each barrel blends with the beer’s complex flavors, creating a dry finish with a bold oak essence. From sip to swallow, an interesting and unique flavor experience.”
Random: This beer is available from August through October in bottles and on draft.
The brew poured with a slightly off white head that was half a finger high. It dissipated quickly and left no lacing on the glass. The body was a clear, light orange with mild carbonation visible. The nose had caramel syrup and green apple peels with some sweetness from brown sugar. The alcohol was hidden in the nose. The taste mostly mirrored the nose. It had a lot of caramel and green apple skin and a touch of grassy hop, which didn’t work with the rest of the flavors. After the beer warmed, brand and vanilla came through with a touch of heat at the back of the throat. It had a medium thick body with moderate carbonation. The finish was lengthy with vanilla bean and caramel syrup. I picked this up for $1.83, which broke down to $.15 per ounce. I enjoyed this beer and thought it was interesting, but I wouldn’t want more than one.
Untappd Rating: 3.5/5.0
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