Bruery Terreux Tart of Darkness (2017) – Sour Stout at 6.6% ABV (C$19.33 at NLC Stavanger, 750 ml, packaged on 11-Jan-2017, acquired 30-Dec-2017, reviewed 7-Feb-2022)
Appearance: clear deep cola brown with a short fizzy beige head diminishing rapidly to nothing, no lacing. (3/5) Aroma: tart berries, red wine vinegar, oak, light roasty malts. (8/10) Taste: moderate tart, moderate sweet, medium-light bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry medium tart finish. (4/5)
Even less malt character than the older vintage I had, whether new or cellared. I’m not sure how best to describe what I think is going on here – it’s not so much faded, as a loss of complexity. (Or perhaps it never had much complexity to start with?) It’s pleasant enough, but I’m just not getting the depth of character I get from something like a Duchesse or a Rodenbach. (16/20)
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