Petrus Oud Bruin

Brewed by Bavik-De Brabandere
Style: Sour Ale/Wild Ale
Harelbeke, Belgium

Serve in Snifter, Tulip, Tumbler

Bottle. A very clear brown with a foamy white head that diminishes to a thin film. Nose is sweet, a little doughy, a bit barnyardy, with a sour fruit tone. Flavor is light tartness carried by the effervescent carbonation alongside a medium sweet malt backbone. Reminds me of a very mild balsamic vinegar with its sweet/sour levels and balance. A pleasant brew, thought not particularly out of the ordinary for the style.

on tap at brouwer’s for sour fest ’10. mahogany colored with a woody aroma and a malty backing taste. not very sour

Bottle. Poured a rich mahogany. Nose nose has sour hints. A thinnish mouthful. Light sour flavor backed up by medium roasted malts. Lots of carbonation. All the flavors are fairly light and subtle but good. A real beginner sour.

Nice murky chocolate color. Little head in my St Bernardus chalice. Sour lighter fruits on the nose with some astringency and rubber. Some fresh mortar. Taste is more of the same, bursting through with even more fruits and some sour. What I love about this is that it changes character in your mouth like every second for like a count of seven. Awesome.

draft at brouwers sourfest. pours a murky dark brown with dense creamy tan head. decent stringy lace. oaky balsamic nose. creamy medium body with lively carb. oak and balsamic mid palate with a mildly tart finish.

Bottle at beerbistro. Brown, slightly sour, but also sweet. I’m not sure I was a fan of the sweet ending in a sour beer, usually the sour aftertaste is what I crave. Was not a bad beer, but not really my thing.

Very light Belgian ale. Very wine like in texture. Tasty beer all around. Rated 2/6/03

Draft. Aroma is malt vinegar, prunes, sour caramel and a hint of oak. Flavor is very fruity red wine, merlot, soy sauce, grape soda and sweet malt. Finishes crisp with wine grape notes and a dry blueberry clean sugar.