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The Bruery Black Orchard

The Bruery Black Orchard

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A Belgian Ale brewed by
The Bruery

Placentia, California USA

bottled
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433.36/5.03.34/5.05.7%76.2Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

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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 Dickinsonbeer (2550), Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Sep 30, 2008  
For some reason this was one of my favorite beers from The bruery, but it may be pulled from the lineup. Pours a nice deep woody brown almost black with a nice fizzy carbonation and nice look overall. Aroma is dark burnt toasty, nutty, herbal phenolic- with ltos of cgood phenolicy spicy yeast, citrusy and the chamomile is definitely kept in check since I usually dont like chamomile too much. Good full malty flavor without getting too thick or sweet- lots of black malts, lgith roast, good chocolate character and a nice toastiness to go alont with the earthy herbs and spcies thrown in. Clean and dry finish is nice as well.


 DenverLogan (421), Oceanside, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
May 1, 2008  
A dark version of the white, which was very tasty, this one with wheat, oats, spices, some sweetness, and an overall tasty rich flavor balance.


 riversideAK (1632), Shoreline, Washington, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Sep 13, 2008  
Dark brown with a thin tan head. The aroma has notes of spice, yeast, orange, coriander, and nutty malts. Dark nutty malts followed by trademark Belgian Wit characteristics. Orange, spice etc. I also picked up a little licorice and sweet dark malts I think. Incredibly smooth and silky mouth feel. I liked this one.


 WeeHeavySD (1849), San Diego (Hillcrest), California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Jun 28, 2008  
Tap @ Stone World Bistro this afternoon. Pours black with no head. Sweet nose. Malty sweet beer. Pretty nice. Very drinkable.


 bhensonb (3006), Woodland, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20
Sep 8, 2008  
Bottle from Hi-Time. Gushing, huge tan head over very dark brown liquid. Aromas of spice and medium dark fruit plus citrus. Medium body with creamy carbonation. It’s darker roasted malt, darkish fruit, spice, and still a hint of citrus. Seems like a touch of coffee. Rather smooth. Tasty finish. Highly recommended.




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