Franconian Beer Message Board
OT: French beer |
| Posted by Jeff Romain on 2017-01-06 18:19:21 |
| Hi Barry, I've been away for a while and your post is the first one I've viewed in some time; and it's a dandy! I was fortunate to randomly stumble upon several of their beers a number of years ago in CO when they were very fresh. As a longtime biere de garde fan, I was very impressed. I found their beers to be tremendously balanced, if tilted slightly towards that herbal/licorice-y Alsatian Strisselspalt (and Brewer's Gold, presumably) charm that I have loved since first experiencing La Bavaisienne some 15 years ago. I think they have a lovely yeast character, too, and the brewer gets a lot of soft textures from their malt. If pressed, I *slightly* prefer the Hildegarde Ambrée to the wonderful Blonde, but both IMHO are truly world-class. I'm glad you enjoyed them. Best wishes to you and your bride in 2017! |
| Followups: |
 OT: French beer by Barry on 2017-01-07 01:41:55 |
| OT: French beer by Andy H on 2017-01-07 06:09:46 |
| OT: French beer by Nick B. on 2017-01-07 06:14:58 |
| OT: French beer by FredW on 2017-01-07 08:01:19 |
| OT: French beer by Andy H on 2017-01-09 03:57:28 |
| OT: French beer by Barry on 2017-01-09 04:37:17 |
| OT: French beer by Jeff Romain on 2017-01-17 17:49:54 |