Brootcoorens La Bière de Matheret

Brewed by Brasserie Brootcoorens
Style: Belgian Ale
Erquelinnes, Belgium

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

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Pale yellow orange with olive shine; firm but small white head. Hops, garden herbs, raw peas and popcorn in the nose. Unripe or raw peanuts, cat’s pee in the taste; spicey too, but essentially something green and unripe. Not exactly agreable. Medium bodied at best, little burning sensation. I wonder what went wrong. Seems like something crude has been used, with disastrous results. Ought to do better. This beer is a one-off, though it has been seen outside the commanditors’ sales.

An unclear orange beer with a small white head. The aroma is sweet and very spicy - coriander stands out. The flavor is very sweet to start off, but the sweetness is very soon followed by a dryness, combined with notes of coriander, cloves, and hints of metal. It is not in balance. Thanks to Papsoe for sharing.

(Bottle 75 cl) Fully golden, a slight haze with a small, creamy head. Malty, sweetish start with some spices - obviously some coriander. Typical yeasty notes. Slight metallic tang which vanishes as the beer warms - thankfully. Ligh, hoppy finish. A bit inharmonious to begin with but gains momentum. 050605