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Southampton Biere de Garde (French Country Christmas Ale) 3.62 295

Southampton Biere de Garde (French Country Christmas Ale)

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2953.64/5.03.62/5.07%94.3Snifter, Tulip
Commercial Description:
Our Holiday brew is a malty, French-style "Biere de Garde". This traditional style is brewed by small, independent farmhouse breweries in the north of France.
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 ChristianSA (368), Copenhagen, Denmark
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Jun 16, 2006  
Bottle from Ungstrup. Hazy orange with cream colored big bubbled head. High but smooth Co2 and slick mouth feel. Spicy and buttery nose. Balanced and smooth flavor with caramel and hints of burned sugar. Very dry finish. Complex and tasty ale. The diacetyl makes it smoother, and if it is intentional, it is a masterpiece.


 SpringsLicker (2043), Tennessee, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Jun 7, 2006  
This is the tenth rating that has come from the bottle of this I took to Noogfest. Cellared since July ’05. Clear pour of medium amber that easily hold up a thick, creamy, tan head. Fresh candy apple aroma. Light and creamy yet a full palate, with some tartness that transforms into a dry finish.


 Quevillon (1538), Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, Canada
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Jun 4, 2006  
Post-mondial Tasting. Couleur orange beige, pas pire collet. Arome d’agrume floral. Bon goût d’houblon fruité.


 wunderbier (1271), Tampere, Finland
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/515/20
May 30, 2006  
750, Noogfest, Hennepin glass. Muddy brown-orange hue with a short and frothy light khaki head. Surprisingly sweet aroma of maple syrup, brown sugar, treacle and butterscotch candies. The flavor steps a bit away from the sweetness with spicy hints and sour fruity tones. Finish is somewhat puckering and drying. Average body and rather watery though it feels a bit pumped up from the lively carbonation.


 beerguy101 (3971), Newark, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
May 25, 2006  
This biere de Garde pours a slightly hazy orange gold color from a 750mlbottle. Medium sized head. Aroma is orange blossoms and floral, very sweet. A medium-bodied B de G. Malts are fruity and sweet. Touch of caramel. Hops are earthy and floral. Lively carbonation. Nice earthy spices. Touch of wood. Mouthfeel is full. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly bitter.


 decaturstevo (2010), decatur, Tennessee, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
May 24, 2006  
Poured a hazy amber orange. A nice tart aroma of fruit A nice taste of fruit and spice. Just a slightly foamy palate but rich none the less. One of those beers at a tasting that you would like to have the whole bottle one more time to see how good it could be.


 goldtwins (4084), Nesconset, New York, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
May 24, 2006  
Poured a slightly hazed deep copper color with a medium sized off-white head. Sweet caramel aroma pretty much says it all for the aroma. More caramel maltiness for the flavor with some yeasty notes and a hint of tart lemon. Lively mouthfeel.


 brentfeesh (1039), Gadsden, Alabama, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
May 22, 2006  
Sampled at Noogfest-II. Thanks Jay. Nice looking beer. Lightly hazy amber color with a decent head. Heavy aroma (way more than you might expect it to be) with floral and butterscotch leanings. Interesting. The flavor also exhibits butterscotch, caramel, herby light hop bitterness. Light oaky wood, and light yeast notes. The body, as I’ve noted, was very heavy for the style. Much different than I expected, but very enjoyable.



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