A
wheat beer, brewed by Unibroue in Chambly, Québec, E.F.R. is a 5.5%
alcohol, 11 IBU ale on lees. A Belgian-style wheat, this beer joins
together the two flavours that combine to form my very favourite pie.
Plus, it comes in mighty 750mL bottles with lovely labels.
The
beer is cloudy and highly carbonated, with a thick cloud of suds on its
noggin. There is a sweet and agreeable strawberry aroma backed against a
fortification of slightly funky yeast. The rhubarb elements are
understated and don’t really come to the fore until the beer hits the
tongue. Even then, juicy strawberry is the dominant note and rhubarb is
present only in a supporting role. The back end is characterized by
wheat and yeast.
This beer is primarily sweet,
which gives it a pleasant, after dinner vibe reminiscent of the pie.
However, it should be said that I was pulling for a bit more of that
classic rhubarb tartness to give it a bit more balance. Still and all,
it was a nice tasting ale with some effervescence and a playful vibe.
I’d gladly have another sometime soon. It’s a dandy autumn ale.
Rating: 7.5 out of 10.
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