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Russian River Temptation

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100
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common

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common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
5684.09/5.04.08/5.0Special7.25%95.7Snifter, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Is it beer, or is it wine? "Aged in French oak wine barrels for twelve months with distinct characteristics of fruit and subtle oak" sounds more like a description of wine than beer. But, of course, Temptation is indeed beer. Actually, Temptation is a Blonde Ale Fermented with a special strain of yeast, then aged in French oak chardonnay barrels. Flavors of wine and oak absorb into the brew throughout twelve months of aging. During this aging process, a secondary fermentation occurs using a yeast strain disliked by most brewers and winemakers called Brettanomyces. The "Bret" gives Temptation intriguing characteristics and a pleasant sourness. Temptation is re-fermented in the bottle to create its carbonation--a process commonly used to make fine champagne and sparkling wine. Spent yeast forms a thin layer of sediment to remain in the bottle.
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 johnadam2002 (529), Hainesport, New Jersey, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/518/20
Mar 12, 2008  
Bottle courtesy of imadeadguy. Poured hazy yellow with a fluffy white head. Aroma of sour cherries, apples, and oak. Flavor was mostly the same. Started off with some sour and mellowed into sweet fruit flavors listed above. Really good for 7%.


 imadeadguy (378), back in NJ!, New Jersey, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/518/20
Mar 11, 2008  
Thanks to mgumby10 for this one! Shared with john-adam. Carbonation was out the wazoo as I popped the cork(Sprayin like i won the INDY 500)! Poured a very light hazy yellow with foamy white head. Aromas of apples, cherries, and oak. Flavors of apples, sour cherries, and some citrus. Champagne like finish. Awesome beer but it still has something to be desired.


 pintsize (1042), Austin, Texas, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Mar 11, 2008    Updated: Apr 20, 2008
2-24-08 and 3-21-08 bottles shared at tastings
(I got the very dreggy pour)
Very cloudy yellow in color with little to no head. Smell is very sweet and floral. Nice sour bite in the flavor and finish. Sweetly sour and yet dry on the finish.
The other pours from the same bottle were quite different - clear yellow, small taste and little oomph.
However, my pour was wonderful - not too over the top and very worth while. I would love to try it again!


 BeerZack (116), Austin, Texas, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Mar 5, 2008  
375ml Clear golden-straw color with little head and touch of lace. Smells like a sour vinegary macro lager (thin sweet malt and whiff of metallic hops). Thin, almost watery feeling and tasting, but still good- refreshing. Kinda watered-down impression, yet still tart and tangy.


 lb4lb (2011), Austin, Texas, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Feb 26, 2008    Updated: Jul 26, 2008
Rerate -
Gigantic 3 Liter bottle shared at tasting. Huge thanks for the chance to enjoy such a fantastic beer and so much of it! Pours a nice glowing orange color with a lasting foamy and bubly white head. Smell is slightly oak, some bret, and fresh dry citrus rind. Taste was mild, a slightly citrusy quality and very oaky with some mild sourness. Quick finish, and incredibly drinkable, I thought. Thanks again!!


 AmEricanbrew (1808), Doing Rogue, Louisiana, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/58/103/518/20
Feb 19, 2008  
Bottled batch #002. Hazy dark gold with a viscous white head. Strong musty cellar, oak and barnyard aroma. Flavors of vinous and lemon fruit with strong oak and barnyard musty earth. A very refreshing taste here with a mildly sour acidic finish. Enjoyed this one on 3/5/2007


 jarspag (594), Los Angeles, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/518/20
Feb 11, 2008  
Bottled - Batch 001. Brew #2 of DM #3 with Justin in c-bad. A greatly appropriate brew to follow up red poppy. Really an elegant carbonated beverage shown forth from this - tight knit spotty lace trickles over the glass. Nose boasted mostly zesty citrus, thick oak, and a subtle funk - considering my expectations, the nose was rather underwhelming, unfortunately. Puckering lemon peel and banana are upheld by a complimentary coat of bretty goodness. All in moderation and companionship. Easy drinking, slides down the tongue and throat with ease. The name of the game here is balance. Sheer glamour, high-class, intelligent, graceful, and proud is Temptation. Quit tempting me!!!!


 wetherel (1590), Encinitas, California, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/102/59/105/518/20
Feb 10, 2008    Updated: Apr 28, 2008
Bottle from Ryan tasted at PP bottle shop. Batch 1 I think. My favorite of the night. Wonderful sour bretty aroma. Light yellow amber color. Very drinkable. Mild sourness. Delicious. Tried again at PP bottle shop, batch 3 I think. Again from Ryan. This beer is awesome. Same rating. I like it better than Beatification.



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