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Dieu du Ciel Équinoxe du Printemps

Percentile
92
overall
Brewed by Dieu du Ciel
Style: Scotch Ale

Montreal, Canada

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
2643.61/5.03.59/5.0Winter8%82.4Thistle
Commercial Description:
Équinoxe du Printemps (French for "spring equinox") is the quintessential marriage of two great traditions: beer brewing in Scotland, and maple syrup production in Quebec. At the first draught, the mouth is overcome by woody, malty flavours, sustained by a discrete touch of sweetness. The aftertaste brings about the flavours of maple, which are sufficiently present to be appreciated, but never overwhelming the typical flavours of a Scotch Ale.

Equinoxe du printemps is brewed only once a year in January. It is aged for two months in order to attain a perfect balance in taste. Then, it is sold starting March 21st, until stocks last.
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 SoLan (1417), Orlando, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Jul 20, 2008  
Courtesy ChzMan. Dark amber/brown with a small, off white head. Toasty malt, caramel/toffee, light smoke and peat. Straightforward scotch ale. Medium/full body, balanced carbonation. Solid.


 ekstedt (2425), Göteborg, Sweden
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/516/20
Jul 20, 2008  
Bottle (34 cl) from Ølbutikken, Copenhagen, Denmark. Hazy amber with a creamy medium tan head. Rich malty aroma with dried fruits, fudge, and spicy hops, and warming alcohol. Medium bodied and smooth. Very well balanced.


 yespr (12137), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Jul 20, 2008  
12 fl oz bottle. Pours hazy deep orange to amber/brown and with a collapsing tan head. Mild floral and spiced aroma. Flavour is spiced and mild malty. Light caramel malt lurking through a solid bitterness mixed with spiced notes. Ends spiced and bitter.


 Defreni (1003), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Jul 19, 2008  
Flaske. Lidt skum på en mudret rødlig brun øl. Duften er meget diskret af malt, imens smagen er meget kraftig alkoholisk, med en del peat til at begynde med der minder meget om en single malt. Siruppen kan jeg ikke kende, medmindre det er den jeg smager som den kraftige alkohol, der er meget gennemtrængende og brænder en del på tungen.


 Madsnp (621), Odense C, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/514/20
Jul 12, 2008  
Bottle. Slight hazy reddish brown colored with a good off white head. Aromas of sweet malts, sugar/syrup, nuts, caramel, spices and dark fruit. Taste is warming and sweet. The sweetness is well balanced which makes this beer very drinkable and dangerous..


 Dedollewaitor (3730), Odense, Denmark
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 11, 2008  
34,1 cl bottle. Bought @ VinensVerden, Odense: Pours hazy amber with a creamy head on top. Nose is sweet malty roast with plenty of caramel, sugar, syrup & hints of dark fruits such as plum & resin. Palate is smooth & filling. Warmth from alcohol. Lovely beer!


 tupalev (2617), Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/515/20
Jul 10, 2008  
Bottle, shared with Jon, Mabel, and Jerc, courtesy of J&K. Dark brown, small white head, bubbly. Strong sweet aroma, with alcohol - very nice. Great taste - again, strong alcohol, lots of malt and a really nice earthy sweetness - a perfect blend of a Scotch Ale and maple syrup! Caramel in finish. A great warmer and a great beer.


 Eyedrinkale (3209), Astoria, New York, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/57/103/510/20
Jul 9, 2008  
Bottle. Small head with aromas of cardboard and alcohol, not a good sign. Honey, prune and maple. Not a good combination.



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