Duyck Jenlain Ambrée

Brewed by Duyck
Style: Bière de Garde
Jenlain, France

In short: A very bland amber ale (supposedly a Bière de Garde)
How: Bottle. Sample at Mondial de la Bière 2008
The look: Clear dark golden body topped by a very small off-white head
In long: Some oily caramel, some light overripe citrus touch, light papery sensation in the finish, very smooth carbonation. Really there wasn’t anything to this beer more than that. Commercial description says “The most widely available Bière de Garde”. That doesn’t mean it’s good, my cousin Louis has been very much available for his entire life and I don’t see any taker on the horizon either.

It’s clear amber colored beer, with a beige foamy head. Th aroma is malty sweet of caramel and fruity. The taste is fruity from pine, a little bitter and some honey. It has a long light bitter aftertaste. Not bad at alll.

Appearance: Dark brown, redish. Little head - more when warmer. Little bubbles. Aroma: Malty, very fruity. Raisins. Taste: Pretty malty, not that fruity. Info: 750ml bottle, 18/3-2006, 91/300, 53/500

On tap at the Ginger Man. Pours a cloudy orange with a white head. Aroma of sweet malt, spices, and light fruits. Flavor of light raisin, dark fruits, honey. Reminded me of Bink Bloesem without the pear. Light-bodied, decent.

On tap at Ginger Man. Aroma of caramel malt, light-medium fruits. Flavor kind of odd, sweetness including alcohol blending with some grainy malt. Ok.

Pours a great beautiful, brilliant, sparkling orange/amber color.Head is medium white, and frothy... fantastic.It diminishes slowly and leaves traces against the wall of the glass and a nice film. Aroma is malty, fruity with some yeast. Backbone of grains and bread and more in the surface, notes of oranges, tangerines, cantaloup and a touch of chardonnay wine. Not overwhelming but hell agreeable.I also feel some dusty and woody touches. The yeast?... but it’s something new for me. Flavor is sweet and juicy. It shows hints of sweet citrus, mellon, grains and some alcoholic touches of fruit liquors. Slight bitterness in the finish adds a touch of finesse. Body is medium to big, smooth creamy texture. Carbonation is high but not intense. The alcohol is well present and gives a nice warming sensation. A very good french beer. I liked it a lot.

750ml bottle from A branch of Champion, La Tremblade, France. Reddish-amber with a decent off-white head. Aroma of red fruit, caramel and earthy hops. Flavour was sweetish with some warming alcohol in the finish. Good.

On the tap in Pothuiske, in Mestreech. Nice clear dark amber color, firm head and proper lacing. Nose is alcoholic and fruity. Flavor has malt and caramels. Palate is OK, aftertaste could be smoother.