DeuS Brut des Flanders is a Belgian Golden Strong Ale, BJCP Style 25C. This beer's aroma is a mixture of ethanol, lavender, fruity, peppery, and sweet. It pours a very clear, golden color with effervescent carbonation. In a chalice, the head dissipated immediately (like cola), but in a snifter it remained for several minutes before dissipating. The flavor is made up predominantly of yeast characteristics, including pepper, spice, and a subtle meatiness. It is quite dry, and the apparent ethanol makes this beer prickly. The medium-high carbonation, medium-low body, dryness, and ethanol warmth all combine to create the intended champagne-like character. There is a lot to appreciate about the production methods of this beer – genuinely interesting – and the presentation and experience of serving it. Overall, it's a fun novelty, but too strong and stinging to enjoy more than a small glass of before moving on.
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DeuS Brut des Flandres
Description
Deus undergoes a lengthy, costly maturation in the Champagne caves of France. The elegant and labor-intensive “methode Champenoise” produces the best sparkling beverages in the world. DeuS has characteristics of both sparkling wine (fine, velvety carbonation) and specialty beer (rich maltiness) but also exhibits a fragrant, herbal and spicy character quite unique and special. Flavors of anise, mint, malt, lavender, and a barely perceptible hoppiness make DeuS a very sophisticated treat.
Judges Review
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20