Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel! Saison du Parc Saison at 4.2% ABV (C$3.44 at Oak & Vine, 341 ml, packaged on 11-Apr-2017, acquired 5-Jun-2017, reviewed 14-Jun-2017)
Appearance: hazy pale straw with two fingers of loose white head that retains moderately well, moderate lacing. (3/5) Aroma: musty, floral, sulphur, grainy wheat, black pepper, grassy hay, lemon zest. (6/10) Taste: moderate-low sweet, mild bitter, light tart and funk. (8/10) Medium-light body, lively carbonation, dry short duration, lightly funky finish. (4/5)
I had high hopes for this, and it’s not bad – but it’s not great, either. In particular, as it warms a fairly unwelcome sulphur note begins to make itself known. It’s not overwhelming, and it’s not a deal-breaker – but it is enough to move this thing out of world-class contention. Other than that, it pretty much ticks all the boxes: lighter in body and ABV, crisp and dry, and quite refreshing. Just smells a little like farts, is all… (14/20)
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