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Marin Cuvee Roge


Score
9144
OVERALLStyle
Serve in Snifter, Tulip, Tumbler

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RATINGS: 16   MEAN: 3.71/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.44   SEASONAL: Special   EST. CALORIES: 180   ABV: 6%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Marin Brewing Company is proud to announce the release of a very special and very limited brew,"Cuvee Roge." Named after our longtime manager/bartender, Roge, this beer has been several years in the making. Cuvee Roge is an American Sour Ale inspired by the Gueze Lambics produced near Brussels in Belgium. Cuvee Roge is a blend of brews, some 1 year old, & some 3 1/2 years old. Both were aged in the same special Chardonnay barrel with a variety of "bugs" (microorganisms) commonly thought to be beer "spoilers." One month ago we blended & bottled the Cuvee, adding sugar & fresh yeast to create a bottle conditioned product. Only 264 champagne style bottles, 750mL each, were produced which will only be available at Marin Brewing Company, & only for on-premise consumption. Cuvee Roge is a refreshing & moderately sour beer with a complex array of aromas & flavors ranging from citrus to barnyard with wine-like qualities & a dry, nutty finish.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Ungstrup (22906) - Oamaru, NEW ZEALAND - DEC 19, 2010
Bottled. An unclear golden beer with a yellowish head. The aroma has notes of citrusy hops, vinegar, and wood. The flavor is lightly acidic with notes of lemon, malt, and wood, leading to a tart finish. The acidity burns lightly in the throat.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
bb (4577) - Alamo, California, USA - DEC 29, 2009
Bottle. Golden beer with an off-white head. Tart and light lemon aroma. Tart, lemon flavor with light lactic notes and a bit of sweetness. Mediumb odied. Tart, lemon and green apples linger with a bit of sweetness and mineral notes.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
beerguy101 (4825) - Newark, California, USA - SEP 20, 2009
Sampled during RBSG 7/11/2009. This sour ale pours a light gold color from a 375ml(?) bottle. Small to medium sized white foamy head. The aroma is fruity and sweet, with a touch of funk. A medium bodied sour ale. The malts are fruity and sweet, with a touch of funk. The hops are grapefruity. Nice balance. Good carbonation. Nice dry and funky finish. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean, crisp and dry. Aftertaste is slightly bitter and funky.

4.1
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
nimbleprop (2126) - SouthWest, Washington, Washington DC, USA - AUG 16, 2009
750ml bottle at the brewpub. I was very excited to be able to try this. Looks like a classic sour ale, hazy orange, gold with a thin white head. Aroma is excellent, perfume, grass, funk, white grapes, flowers, sweet, sour. Flavor is nice too, grass and wheat, flowers, hay, lemons, orange peel, slight oak, white grapes. Finish is dry and slightly sour. Nice job guys.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
Papsoe (21781) - Frederiksberg, DENMARK - AUG 15, 2009
Bottle 75 cl. Hazy yellow with a small, off-white head. Tart, bretty aroma of Brett, barnyard and horse blanket - all the great sour characteristics. Rather light-bodied with dry and tart fruit notes and again lots of horse blanket on the palate also. Astringent and dry finish. Overall pretty fresh. 110709

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
larryLSB (268) - La Selva Beach, California, USA - AUG 13, 2009
Poured from 750 at brewpub, RBSG 2009. Cloudy, pale yellow. Nose was of fresh fruit, with a hint of grapefruit. Taste was mildly sour, crisp, dry. Nice little glass included with the bottle.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
AgentSteve (1585) - SF Bay Area, California, USA - AUG 10, 2009
Pours bright golden with no head. Nose is tart grapefruit and light oak. Flavor is more subtle than the nose, but tart citrus as well. Lasting finish is the best attribute.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
badlizard (4348) - San Diego, California, USA - AUG 8, 2009
Bottle at brewery. Clear golden with almost no head. Faint sour fruit aroma. Dry green apple and citrus taste without being overly sour. Acidic chardonnay notes to the finish Refreshing.


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Beer: Marin Cuvee Roge Rating Avg: 3.44 No. of Ratings: 16
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