Spinnakers Brewery – 30th Anniversary Grand Cru

Rating

3.6 out of 5

Aroma

3.6 out of 5

Appearance

4.1 out of 5

Taste

3.6 out of 5

Palate

Total

3.7

3.7 out of 5

Overview

• Brewery: Spinnaker's Brewing Co.
• Beer Style: Belgian, Cru
• Pros:

  Easy drinking for the alcohol content

• Cons:

  Not overly complex

• Conclusion:

  Unique Style with great flavour

Spinnakers Brewery – 30th Anniversary Grand Cru Review

Celebrating their 30th anniversary the Spinnakers Brewpub has released a commemorative beer called the Grand Cru. This beer is available in a 650ml bomber bottle topped with a gold foil crest. The beer pours a copper colour topped with a finger and a half of head which settles without a trace on the glass. The beer smells slightly boozy with Belgian yeast tones, light caramel notes and a touch of metal. The flavour starts off light with some alcohol tones along mild Belgian yeast. The booziness mellows quickly giving a caramel, well malted and slightly metallic flavour right through to the finish. The final notes are surprisingly mellow for the strength of the ale making for a beer that goes down easier than you may think.

Alcohol – 8.0%
IBU – 20
Size –650ml bottle
Price – $7.70 (Craft Retailer)
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