Saturday, March 13, 2010

Russian River Supplication

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: American Brett Ale (Barrel Aged)
State/Country: California
ABV: 7%
Serving Type: On Tap @ Standard Tap

Look:
9.5
Deep amber, slight haze, thin head with no retention little lacing. No surprise though.

Smell: 10
Brett funk, cherry, oak, and malt

Taste: 10
Up Front: Tartness, cherry. Finish: Brett funk, oak, an almost Pinot Noir like flavor at the end

Mouthfeel: 10
Light/crisp body with a light carbonation works perfectly here!

Drinkability: 10
Simply amazing

Overall Score: 9.9

Value:
6
Cost/12 oz serving: $12.00

Overall Impression:
This beer is beyond amazing!!! I enjoyed this even more than Consecration, and I was not sure that was possible. It's very hard to find, and it's expensive, but you simply MUST buy it if you see it. Once you taste it, you'll forget all the price.

2 comments:

  1. Loved this one! I know it's an old post, but it was "new to me", and I tried based on your review. Much Thanks Herr Rick!

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  2. big Daddy,

    I'm glad you enjoyed my review and this mighty brew!


    -- Rick S.

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