95 Terrible, Unibroue (Canada). 10.5% ABV (4/09)
Very deep brown with a ruby cast and a reddish manila head. vibrant aromas of sour cherry crème brûlée, pineapple cake, coriander and fennel follow through on a round, satiny entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body with waves of dried fruits, spice and praline flavor all in a seamless texture. Finishes with a long palate-stimulating fade with flourishes of pepper and hints of savory dried meat accents. Fantastic; pair with grilled lamb.
Buyer's Guide for Beer Lovers
Continental European Ales
To Quench and to Savor
Bière de Garde
Bière de garde is a Flemish and northern French specialty ale generally packaged distinctively in 750-ml bottles with a cork. Historically, the style was brewed as a farmhouse specialty in February and March, to be consumed in the summer months when the warmer weather didn’t permit brewing. Typically produced with a malt accent, this is a strong (often over 6 percent), yet delicate bottle-conditioned beer. These brews tend to be profoundly aromatic and are an excellent companion to hearty foods.
Interpreting the 100-point Scale
Consumers can translate the point score to the following quality bands:
| Point Range | Quality Band |
|---|---|
| 96-100 points | Platinum |
| 90-95 points | Gold |
| 85-90 points | Silver |
| 80-84 points | Bronze |
| Less than 80 | Not Recommended |
Legend
= Brewpub- ABV = Alcohol by volume
- Date denotes the date on which the beer was tasted
