 kepano (239), Meudon, France
Dec 8, 2005 Updated: Jan 9, 2006
Éphémère Cassis could not be named more appropriately, indeed every aspect of the beer reflects the ephemeral quality depicted by the nymph dwelling on the label. As you pour the first half a beautiful melon-tinted topaz hue glimmers in the glass and the light salmon-colored head rises gently above a slightly cloudy liquid. The passing aroma is rich and fruity, black currant is of course prominent but raspberry appears in the background as well. The nose can be compared to lambics such as Lindemans Cassis but the flavor and mouthfeel are entirely different. A distinct witbier taste is instantly recognized by the wheat and chalk tones that provide a certain "beer flavor" washing out the intense black currants found in the aroma. The second pour produces a much darker, murky peach pink body ostensibly due to the yeast residue. Sweet berries initially caress the tip of your tongue but rapidly the sharp prickling sensation of high carbonation forces an early swallow and leaves only an unpleasantly chalky sourness. This contrast is exacerbated by the salty notes that appear as it warms. It is unfortunate for this brew to have such a disappointing flavor as the appearance and nose were alone quite promising. An easily forgotten beer.
RHeastings (218), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Jun 29, 2009 Enjoyed from a 750ml bottle in a tulip glass. The beer pours a nice medium golden color, with a slight white head. Notes of grapes and a bit of tartness (if one could note that as a smell) come through in nose. The aromas are astounding, and easily the best facet of the beer. The palate is less overwhelming, and leave the drinker a little bit wanting. There is a note of fruitiness, but it is less pronounced than the nose, and seems a little bit artificial. Overall, a great fruit beer, but one that needs just a touch more currants.
garthicus (1040), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jun 22, 2009 On tap. Appearance: Beautiful ruby pink with a small pink head. Aroma: Pure blackcurrant with a lovely yeastiness to it too. Flavour: Big glass of yeasty blackcurrant. Very nice, very refreshing. Lovely.
oteyj (549), Canterbury, New Hampshire, USA
Jun 16, 2009 hazy grapefruit pout with excellent pink head. Tons of froth and beautiful lacing. Aroma is grapefruit, cranberry, black currants, and an overall feeling of vinous fruitiness. Flavor is of sweet fruit notes with an excellent yeast backbone. Currant and citrus dominate with clove and banana providing great balance. Palate is a bit on the thin side, leaving a wet crisp finish. Very interesting.
craftycarl21 (402), South Hero, Vermont, USA
Jun 16, 2009 Epic pour- hazy grapefruit coloration with a monstrous light pink head. Aroma is extremely fruity- definitely get the current grapes in the smell. Flavor is very similar, with a great grape flavor, and there’s some of the Unibroue spicy yeast, along with a nice dry finish. Thinnish palate, but really quite nice and very drinkable- could absolutely demolish a bottle of this stuff.
robinvboyer (1265), Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Canada
Jun 11, 2009 I finally get to try this beer!
Ruby red pour, aroma of cherry jolly ranchers, and slight yeast. THe typical unibroue yeast comes through, but is lost in the slightly artificial juice flavor of the cassis. Not bad, but not great.
french tickler (642), Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
Jun 7, 2009 Dégusté en fut au mondial de la biere 2009 (#1) avec Pyrozoid, agaguk et grand genie. Apparence Orange/ambré avec un petit collet mousseux rosé. Aromes d’abricot, cassis, fraises, framboise, melon miel et jello. Bonne acidité fruité, légere amertume, tres facile a boir... biere d’été. Gout de cassis, fraises, framboises, goyave, melon miel et miel.
Snoro (214), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Jun 1, 2009 Belle mousse. Belle couleur orage. Légé goût de casis. Pas amère. Douce. Pétillante.
KawaBomber (192), New Jersey, USA
May 18, 2009 750mL Bottle: Cloudy orange w/ a pinkish tint & a large off-white head with...a touch of pink. Aroma is full of currants & yeast. Flavor pops w/ berry, cherry & a nice wheaty zing. A little sour w/ a bit of dryness to it. Being that it’s a bit toasty out today this is perfect. Light & refreshing, pretty damn good. Too bad this one has been retired. Cassis...I hardly knew ye...
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