Russian River Temptation

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: American Brett Ale (Barrel Aged)
State/Country: California
ABV: 7.2%
Serving Type: On Tap @ Monk's Cafe

Look: 9
Bright golden color, slightly cloudy, thin head, and little lacing

Smell: 9.5
Oak, vanilla, brett funk, lemon zest

Taste: 9.5
Up Front: Lemon zest, white grape, malt. Finish: brett funk, oak at the end

Mouthfeel: 10
Medium body with a light/medium carbonation. Like Consecration, it got creamier as it warmed up.

Drinkability: 9.5
Incredibly smooth, crisp, and refreshing!

Overall Score: 9.5

Value: 7.5
Cost/12 oz serving: $8.40 - $7 for a 10oz glass, but worth every penny!

Overall Impression:
This was a fantastic and complex ale. You could definitely pick up the aging in Chardonnay casks. Again, the brett was not over-the-top, but rather a compliment to its overall complexity. Methinks Russian River has this American Brett Ale thing down! Regarding Newbeez: I think this would appeal to ladies more than dudes, due to its sophisticated wine-like qualities.