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Judge's Review: 97 Rating - Sirène by Arches Brewing

August, 2021

Sirène

Sirène

Sirène, Arches Brewing
Description 

Sirène is a French-style Pilsner is brewed with malts and modern hop varietals from the Alsace region of Northeastern France. This light Pilsner is illuminated by both bitter and floral aromatics with a fizzy mouthfeel.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.1%
IBUs: 
38
Served at: 
38 - 45ºF
Malts: 
Franco-Belges Pilsner, Riverbend Chit
Hops: 
Elixir, Mistral

 

 


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Judges Rating: 
97
Aroma: 
24 / 24
Appearance: 
6 / 6
Flavor: 
38 / 40
Mouthfeel: 
10 / 10
Overall Impression: 
19 / 20

Sirène by Arches Brewing is an International Pale Lager brewed by Arches Brewing, judged as BJCP Category 2A.

This beer's aroma has considerable hop character, primarily herbal and floral. Pilsner malt aroma is secondary and adds bready and light honey qualities. It is clear, golden in color and has a dense white head. The flavor is also hoppy and similarly herbal and floral. Moderate bitterness gives way to a flavorful yet attenuated malty finish. The pils malt flavor is crackery and grainy. This beer is crisp with medium body and moderate high carbonation. Overall, this beer is supremely well balanced and a world-class brew. Its flavors are individually familiar but come together in a way that is particularly delicious. It's always a fun surprise to find an exciting take on a common style. This is a stellar beer -- one of the best I've had all year.

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