Heretic Brewing Company Petit Rouge Belgian Pale Ale at 5.4% ABV | 15 IBU (C$9.99 at Oak & Vine, 650 ml, packaged on 2-Jun-2017, acquired 31-Jul-2017, reviewed 6-Sep-2017)
Appearance: clear pale ruby with one fat finger of pale mauve head diminishing gradually to a thin skim, patchy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: cranberry, wheat, light plastic/band-aid, floral, hint of black pepper. (6/10) Taste: moderate-low sweet, low bitter, moderate tart. (6/10) Palate: light body, moderate carbonation, off-dry lightly tart finish. (3/5)
I wouldn’t have identified the floral note as hibiscus, if it weren’t on the label – if anything, I’m getting store-bought cranberry sauce. Unfortunately, there’s a phenol band-aid note that just as pronounced, whether it’s cool or warmed. Don’t bother. (12/20)
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