Brew Review #64
Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel Solstice D'hiver (Winter Solstice)
American Barley Wine
Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
I RATE THIS BEER: 88
RELEASE: December // THE ABV. 9.8% | IBU’s. ? // THE NOSE: Celery Salt, Earl Grey Tea, Malt Vinegar, Cat Pee, Sherry, Sweat // THE TASTE: Sugared Pink Grapefruit, Honey, Cherry Juice, Sage, Lemon Balm, Almond Butter, Chamomile, Lemon Marmalade // THE BOTTOMLINE: Tart, sugary and a smidgen ammonia like in bouquet, this ale is intensely citric and clawing upon first sip. Treacle toffee bitterness and a raw capsaicin heat provide solid structure on the mid palate before the ale waves a surprisingly soothing elixir smooth goodbye. This will hold most appeal for those with a palate preconditioned or tempered by more approachable barley wines. // THE BACKBONE: ? // PRICE POINT: $6 | 1x 11.5oz bottle //