11.5fl oz bottle poured into a Sierra Nevada "Ovila" Chalice
Gorgeous label! Reads "Ale Brewed With Spices and Hibiscus Flowers"
5.9% ABV Bottle Conditioned
Style : Herbed/Spiced/Vegetable Beer
"Rosee D'Hibiscus is a soft spoken Belgian-style wheat beer. It's rose colour comes from the hibiscus flowers added during the brewing process. The aromas and flavour of this tropical flower are very prominent in the beer, giving it a slight acidity and a very agreeable fragrance.
The Rosee D'Hibiscus was born in our Montreal brewpub in May 2006".
Bottle is date-notched and is Imported by (the infamous) Shelton Brothers, Belchertown, MA.
"Don Du Ciel" translates from the French to "A Godsend" or "God of the Sky". Probably a good idea to verify that though, given my dodgy Grammar school French. In my defence I was a little distracted in class (ahem). Her name was Ms. Essler.
Despite my reputation as a miserable bastard (well-justifed, I assure you) some things still excite me. Like discovering a great new beer, against all expectations. This is one of those occasions. Drawn by the fantastic, mesmerizing artwork on the label this is the second Dieu Du Ciel beer I've ever tried ("Rigor Mortis" Abt and that was outstanding).
Pours a beuatiful ruby with a pinkish hue. Slightly cloudy (to be expected - it is un-filtered). Wonderfully aromatic - melon, lavender, floral. Delicate rose petals. Taste is unique - tart and tangy, sweet, tropical mango,berry and definitely pear. Very light body and mouthfeel, it's hard to believe this is a beer with a 5.5% ABV - it should be in the health foods section of your local Co-Op! Refreshing, agreeable and I agree with their sentiment that it would be the perfect thirst-quencher on a hot summer day (or any other).
My Rating : A-
"Rosee D'Hibiscus is a soft spoken Belgian-style wheat beer. It's rose colour comes from the hibiscus flowers added during the brewing process. The aromas and flavour of this tropical flower are very prominent in the beer, giving it a slight acidity and a very agreeable fragrance.
The Rosee D'Hibiscus was born in our Montreal brewpub in May 2006".
Bottle is date-notched and is Imported by (the infamous) Shelton Brothers, Belchertown, MA.
"Don Du Ciel" translates from the French to "A Godsend" or "God of the Sky". Probably a good idea to verify that though, given my dodgy Grammar school French. In my defence I was a little distracted in class (ahem). Her name was Ms. Essler.
Despite my reputation as a miserable bastard (well-justifed, I assure you) some things still excite me. Like discovering a great new beer, against all expectations. This is one of those occasions. Drawn by the fantastic, mesmerizing artwork on the label this is the second Dieu Du Ciel beer I've ever tried ("Rigor Mortis" Abt and that was outstanding).
Pours a beuatiful ruby with a pinkish hue. Slightly cloudy (to be expected - it is un-filtered). Wonderfully aromatic - melon, lavender, floral. Delicate rose petals. Taste is unique - tart and tangy, sweet, tropical mango,berry and definitely pear. Very light body and mouthfeel, it's hard to believe this is a beer with a 5.5% ABV - it should be in the health foods section of your local Co-Op! Refreshing, agreeable and I agree with their sentiment that it would be the perfect thirst-quencher on a hot summer day (or any other).
My Rating : A-
Beer Advocate gives it a 86 (Very Good) while "The Bros" rate it as a 94 (Outstanding)
Rate Beer : 90 (Overall) and 96 (Style)
UNTAPPED : 3.60% average rating out of 5
I don't recall ever having hibiscus in a beer (I know it is popular addition in some teas) but this adds a unique flavor to this wheat beer that works remarkably well.
Brewery Info:
Diel Du Ciel Microbrewery Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30AM - 2PM
259 Rue De Villemure Friday-Sat. 2PM - 3AM
St-Jerome, QC J7Z 5J4 Sunday 2PM - 1AM
'PH: (450) 436-3438
FAX: (450) 436-3455
www.dieuduciel.com
Montreal Brasserie:
Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel Hours: Daily 3PM - 3AM
29 Laurier Ouest Subway Directions : Take Orange Line to the Laurier Station,
Montreal, Quebec take Laurier St. Exit and walk towards the west, crossing both St.
'PH: (514) 490-9555 Denis and St. Laurent Streets before reaching the pub.
I don't recall ever having hibiscus in a beer (I know it is popular addition in some teas) but this adds a unique flavor to this wheat beer that works remarkably well.
Brewery Info:
Diel Du Ciel Microbrewery Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30AM - 2PM
259 Rue De Villemure Friday-Sat. 2PM - 3AM
St-Jerome, QC J7Z 5J4 Sunday 2PM - 1AM
'PH: (450) 436-3438
FAX: (450) 436-3455
www.dieuduciel.com
Montreal Brasserie:
Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel Hours: Daily 3PM - 3AM
29 Laurier Ouest Subway Directions : Take Orange Line to the Laurier Station,
Montreal, Quebec take Laurier St. Exit and walk towards the west, crossing both St.
'PH: (514) 490-9555 Denis and St. Laurent Streets before reaching the pub.
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