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The Bruery Black Orchard 3.33 212

The Bruery Black Orchard

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bottled
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
2123.34/5.03.33/5.05.7%82.8Trappist 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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 VAYankee (248), Virginia, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/102/511/20

Aug 14, 2009  
Dark brown body, very corbonated. Spicy (pepper, coriander), slightly sour aroma. Flavor of oats and a little citrus and spices. Dry, thin mouthfeel. Stroong dry, roasted malt aftertaste.

mastabass666 (95), California, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/58/103/517/20
Dec 27, 2009  
Black pour with an out of control head. Aroma- grape juice, wheat, oats, no hops. Flavor- fresh wheat, with a light, sour, fruity ending. Nice session beer.


 WisconsinBeer (531), St Paul, Minnesota, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/513/20
Dec 24, 2009  
Bottle. Pours a deep very hazy brown color with a minimal foamy head. Flavor is dark wheat/rye, light sour essence typical of wheat beers, noticeable flower essence that adds a nice complexity along with a hint of citrus peel. Medium bodied and fizzy. Well done, this is a nice surprise.


 Tripplebrew (502), Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/512/20
Dec 24, 2009  
Pours a fairly opaque nutty brown with thick tan head. Aroma is very earthy, can almost smell the carbonation in an odd way. Some definite notes of grass/hay and roasted tones. Flavor is very mild, some alcohol comes across with light roasted flavors and zesty citrus. Body is very billowy, full of air. Very effervescent.


 CamdenD (625), Madrid, Spain
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/105/515/20
Dec 23, 2009  
This beer is probably better than it should be due to the additives that I normally don’t enjoy that much, but done in a nicely-restrained, truly Belgian, style this beer works extremely well. The crispness as well as fullness of the aftertaste is the killer point for this beer. Not necessarily worth the price-tag, but wow would this make a hell of a session ale on tap...


 doboy (206), Morehead City, North Carolina, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/102/515/20
Dec 23, 2009  
shared with DrBayern, Celticbrew, Uncle Steve and Brian the Beer Pimp. Nice floral aroma. Pours black with a thin lacy head on edge. The taste was a toasty choco malt with some hints of the corrieander and citrus. Found it somewhat thin tasting for my liking. But overall I was pleased.


 biznizness (952), Mooresville, North Carolina, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/511/20
Dec 22, 2009  
Um, not bad, but I was expecting more after hearing so much about this brewer. Maybe the others will be better. This was overcarbonated at first due to the bottle conditioning, but a lot of that came out. Huge head as a result. Flavor was OK but lacking. Would pass on this one next time.


tripelthreat (84), Soquel, California, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Dec 20, 2009  
Bottle into tulip. Huge beige head tops a deep dark brown body as the remainder of the bottle continues to creep out of the top. Nose has some roasted notes, apples, spice and initially very wheaty Flavor is roasted grain, a little tart dark fruit, and spice. Foamy and sharp carbonation mutes some of the flavor. Decently drying finish. Okay.


 Bragesnak (2354), Aarhus, Denmark
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Dec 8, 2009  
From Voldby, DK. Bottled, 021209. Dark brown with beige head. Aroma of malt and spices. Flavor is cane sugar, wheat and yeasty fruit



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