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Melody Nelson

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By McKenzie Brew House Pennsylvania USA North America (610) 361-9800 http://www.mckenziebrewhouse.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Melody Nelson in the below form.

Cuvee McK

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By McKenzie Brew House Pennsylvania USA North America (610) 361-9800 http://www.mckenziebrewhouse.com Did you experience Cuvee McK? Give us your review below.

Biere De Garde

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By McKenzie Brew House Pennsylvania USA North America (610) 361-9800 http://www.mckenziebrewhouse.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Biere De Garde? Let us know below.

Bier D’Hiver

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.7% Brewed By McKenzie Brew House Pennsylvania USA North America (610) 361-9800 http://www.mckenziebrewhouse.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Bier D’Hiver below.

French Kiss

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.2% Brewed By Bullfrog Brewery 229 W. 4th St Williamsport Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 326-4700 www.bullfrogbrewery.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of French Kiss below.

Biere De Noel

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Church Brew Works 3525 Liberty Ave Pittsburg (PA) Pennsylvania USA North America (412) 688-8200 www.churchbrew.com The dude abides. Does Biere De Noel? Submit your review below.

Bière Sucrée

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Earth Bread + Brewery 7136 Germantown Ave Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA North America (215) 242-6666 www.earthbreadbrewery.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Bière Sucrée make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Bière Piperine

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.8% Brewed By Earth Bread + Brewery 7136 Germantown Ave Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA North America (215) 242-6666 www.earthbreadbrewery.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Bière Piperine below.

Biere D’Earth

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.3% Brewed By Earth Bread + Brewery 7136 Germantown Ave Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA North America (215) 242-6666 www.earthbreadbrewery.com Want to share your review of Biere D’Earth? Submit your review below.

Dude De Garde

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Dock Street Brewery & Restaurant 701 S. 50th Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA North America (215) 726-2337 www.dockstreetbeer.com Thank you sir, will you have another Dude De Garde? Give us your review below.

French County Ale

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.7% Brewed By The Farmers’ Cabinet 1113 Walnut St Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA North America (215) 923-1113 www.thefarmerscabinet.com Are you a fan of French County Ale? Enter your review of French County Ale below.

L’Orge Du Bouffay

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Brasserie du Bouffay 54 rue des monceaux Carquefou Pays de la Loire France Europe +33 2 40 52 76 16 https://www.facebook.com/pages/brasserie-du-bouffay/186479608070265 Good people drink good beer. Is L’Orge Du Bouffay good? Let us know with your review below.

Charlotte De Noël

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Les Bières De Charlotte 121 rue du Général Buat Nantes Pays de la Loire France Europe +33 06 33 01 56 63 http://www.lesbieresdecharlotte.fr Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Charlotte De Noël in the below form.

Werewolf

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.2% Brewed By Tired Hands Brewing Company 16 Ardmore Avenue Ardmore Pennsylvania USA North America (610) 896-7621 www.tiredhands.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Werewolf below.

Bière De Noël Du Bouffay

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Brasserie du Bouffay 54 rue des monceaux Carquefou Pays de la Loire France Europe +33 2 40 52 76 16 https://www.facebook.com/pages/brasserie-du-bouffay/186479608070265 Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Bière De Noël Du Bouffay by filling out your review below.

Blonde Du Bouffay

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Brasserie du Bouffay 54 rue des monceaux Carquefou Pays de la Loire France Europe +33 2 40 52 76 16 https://www.facebook.com/pages/brasserie-du-bouffay/186479608070265 Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Blonde Du Bouffay make you […]

L’Hiver Du Bouffay

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Brasserie du Bouffay 54 rue des monceaux Carquefou Pays de la Loire France Europe +33 2 40 52 76 16 https://www.facebook.com/pages/brasserie-du-bouffay/186479608070265 Does L’Hiver Du Bouffay tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Ambree Du Bouffay

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Brasserie du Bouffay 54 rue des monceaux Carquefou Pays de la Loire France Europe +33 2 40 52 76 16 https://www.facebook.com/pages/brasserie-du-bouffay/186479608070265 Want to share your review of Ambree Du Bouffay? Submit your review below.

Breakside Pumpkin Bière De Garde (2012)

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.2% Brewed By Breakside Brewery 820 NE Dekum St Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 719-6475 www.breakside.com The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. […]

Provision (Sole Composition Series)

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.7% Brewed By Upright Brewing Company 240 N Broadway #2 Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 735-5337 www.uprightbrewing.com Does Provision (Sole Composition Series) tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Bière de Garde Traits

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Beer Style Description

Golden to deep copper or light brown in color. They are light to medium in body. This style of beer is characterized by a toasted malt aroma, slight malt sweetness in flavor, and low to medium hop bitterness. Noble-type hop aromas and flavors should be low to medium. Fruity esters can be light to medium in intensity. Flavor of alcohol is evident. Earthy, cellarlike, musty aromas are okay. Diacetyl should not be perceived but chill haze is okay. Often bottle conditioned with some yeast character. French-Style Biére de Garde may have Brettanomyces characters that are slightly acidity, fruity, horsey, goaty and/or Leather-like. Three main variations are included in the style: the brown (brune), the blond (blonde), and the amber (ambrée). The darker versions will have more malt character, while the paler versions can have more hops (but still are malt-focused beers). A related style is Bière de Mars, which is brewed in March (Mars) for present use and will not age as well. Attenuation rates are in the 80-85% range. Some fuller-bodied examples exist, but these are somewhat rare.

Alcohol By Volume Range

6-8.5

IBU's Range

18-28

Aroma

Prominent malty sweetness, often with a complex, light to moderate toasty character. Some caramelization is acceptable. Low to moderate esters. Little to no hop aroma (may be a bit spicy or herbal). Commercial versions will often have a musty, woodsy, cellar-like character that is difficult to achieve in homebrew. Paler versions will still be malty but will lack richer, deeper aromatics and may have a bit more hops. No diacetyl.

Appearance

Three main variations exist (blond, amber and brown), so color can range from golden blonde to reddish-bronze to chestnut brown. Clarity is good to poor, although haze is not unexpected in this type of often unfiltered beer. Well-formed head, generally white to off-white (varies by beer color), supported by high carbonation.

Flavor

Medium to high malt flavor often with a toasty, toffee-like or caramel sweetness. Malt flavors and complexity tend to increase as beer color darkens. Low to moderate esters and alcohol flavors. Medium-low hop bitterness provides some support, but the balance is always tilted toward the malt. The malt flavor lasts into the finish but the finish is medium-dry to dry, never cloying. Alcohol can provide some additional dryness in the finish. Low to no hop flavor, although paler versions can have slightly higher levels of herbal or spicy hop flavor (which can also come from the yeast). Smooth, well-lagered character. No diacetyl.

Mouthfeel

Medium to medium-light (lean) body, often with a smooth, silky character. Moderate to high carbonation. Moderate alcohol, but should be very smooth and never hot.