 Brigadier (1220), Chagrin Falls, Ohio, USA
Jun 30, 2008 4 oz sample
I had a debate as to what to drink after two such sensational Cantillon beers. Deciding that another geuze would do me in I opted for a slightly less aggressive option in the Panil. Having seen it around town I have always passed due to the high price. Now that I’ve had a sample I may decide to pick one up at some point for a special occasion.
Aroma / Appearance - The deep red body was a stark contrast to the lighter colored lambics. A thin head graced the top covering sour cherries, oak and wet teak. A maltiness perveded the headspace. While not as dry or intense as the lambics it wasn’t subtle either.
Flavor / Palate - Black cherries contrasted nicely with dry wood and old hops. Not as harsh as I expected it was only a bit sour. The semi-sweet chocolate finish accented a solid and cohesive taste profile. I would place it a step or two below Rodenbach Grand Cru both based on price and taste.
OldMrCrow (1179), Seattle, Washington, USA
Jun 29, 2008 2005 bottle sampled June 2008.
Pours a deep copper with a nice tan head. This is a strong, powerful, and very very dry sour ale. It’s sour but not overwhelmingly sour, but wow this is dry. The balsamic notes are definitely in abundance, along with a backdrop of cherry and blue cheese. I never would have called the cognac. Beautifully crafted even if not an absolute favorite of mine.
KimJohansen (6678), Copenhagen V, Denmark
Jun 18, 2008 Bottle @ WSF 2008. Dark brown with tiny off white head. Sweet and sour with roasted malt, wood, caramel and berries. Ends sour.
MrBunn (1523), Western, Pennsylvania, USA
Jun 13, 2008 750 ml Bottle that says I’m the proud owner of batch 8, 2007. Pour is a fairly dark brown with a lively fizz sound and a thick beige head. Aromas are sour, tart and funky with a nice pie cherry edge to them. Flavor is much more tart and funky than I expected. I like it, but it doesn’t have that sweetness around the edges that helps calm the palate down a bit from the lemony bite.
IrishBoy (2686), Bakersfield, California, USA
Jun 10, 2008 2005 750ml bottle from iowaherkeye; Nose of light funk and tartness, cherries, and brown sugar; Lightly hazed red with a very small beige head; flavor is lightly sour funkiness, cherries, with a lightly sour finish.Not sour or funky enough for me, but nice and lightly balanced.
SuperDave70 (1157), Beautiful Sunny Mesa, Arizona, USA
Jun 5, 2008 Sampled at Hellbilly’s Hellraiser II. hazy brown-red pour with little head. Sour fruits in the aroma, most notably lemon. Flavor is similar, mostly lemon but with hints of red fruits in the back, and some nice funk. Amazingly not bad at all!
Rogueone (506), I F&ckin’ hate those guys from, Ohio, USA
Jun 4, 2008 Bottle shared at ogglethorps: Aroma here is not surprisingly of cellared lemon, bit musty, bit woody. Pretty bubbly character, taste is sour lemon, slight vinegar, with some citric acidity and everyone’s favorite barnyard funk. Chalky, tart finish that was not too tart. Surprisingly 8% ABV. Very enjoyable sour.
KieferUGA (461), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Jun 1, 2008 Bottle. 2006 vintage. Pours a ruby color. Thin, white head. Aroma of red grapes, caramel. Low carbonation. Clean, tart taste.
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