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The Bruery Black Orchard

Percentile
77
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
2093.34/5.03.33/5.05.7%82.6Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Black Orchard is an unfiltered, bottle / keg conditioned Belgian-style black wheat beer, or “black wit”, if you will. This dark but surprisingly light bodied beer is very drinkable while still having character and complexity. Chamomile is added for its floral aroma, while the coriander and citrus peel give the characteristics of a traditional witbier. (ABV: 5.7%, IBU: 15, SRM: 26, Release: Year Round, Format: 750 mL bottles and 30L kegs)
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 hophead75 (1964), Boonton, New Jersey, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/513/20
Apr 16, 2009  
On tap at the Blind Tiger. Very dark brown in color with a small tan head. Aroma of mild roast, some spices, as well as citrus and belgian yeast. Taste is about the same, and feels kind of muddled and contrived. Wasn’t a big fan of this one...


 fordest (1954), Santee/San Diego, California, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Mar 1, 2009  
Draft at the brewery. Dark pour with a decent head. Some wheat flavors but more citrus and some spice. Decent but not as good as the White.


 travita (1952), Frisco, Texas, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Sep 9, 2008  
Big big foamy camel hair colored head at first but when it gone its gone. Sediment evident. Black color. Smell is strong wheat, spices, fruits, and sweet like. Taste is fruits, spices, and sweet. Easy to drink.


 AmEricanbrew (1929), orange, California, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Jan 25, 2009  
Nearly black with a huge tan head. Tart bready wheat and oat aromas. Light bodied with a frothy mouthfeel. Nice flavors of tart wheat, beady malts, with peppercorn spices and rich dark raisons. Enjoyed this one.


 swoopjones (1920), Buffalo, New York, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Jul 22, 2009  
bottle. Pours a darker brown cola color. Roasted maltwith some slight coffee fill the aroma with some subtle belgian spiciness. Taste was roasty upfront followed by a wierd sour/tart twang that lasted on the tip of your tongue for awhile. was hoping for more with this being by first trip to The Bruery. Interesting beer though


 ucusty (1908), Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/512/20
Sep 7, 2008  
Carolina Crew tasting! Bottle courtesy of Sam! Thanks! Dark brown viscous pour minimal head. Citrus, yeast, and grains on the nose. Roasted flavor with notable floral and citrus flavors


 pantani (1902), Salinas, California, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Apr 15, 2009  
Black with a huge tan head. Aroma is a light roastiness, soy sauce, yeast, citrus is an odd compliment to the roastiness. Taste is citrus mixed with roasted malt, yeast, light caramel, yeast, faint alcohol showing.


 marcus (1896), Sacramento, California, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Jun 15, 2009  
This dark brown ale poured with a thin off-white head and a malty aroma. The wheat flavor is evident through the darkness, and is rather sour. There is some spice and a lot of anise.



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