Oerbier by De Dolle Brouwers

For my very first blog post, I naturally chose to review the Oerbier by De Dolle Brouwers from Belgium. I have had the Boskeun from the same brewery and absolutely loved it, so I had very high expectations for their Oerbier.

The bold red label is unique, yet simple. There is a rather portly yellow “fellow” holding a beer in his left hand, and a brewer’s fork in his right.

At 9% alc./vol., the Oerbier is one strong and delicious beer. It has a brown color with a hint of amber. You can smell subtle scents of fruit, citrus, and a slightly nutty aroma. The flavor hits you like a speeding locomotive. There is definitely a bite to this beer, a bit tart, yet delicious. This is a beer that gets better with every sip. For having a tart, citrusy taste, it is an incredibly smooth beer. The explosion of taste makes you forget the fact that you are drinking a beer that is 9% alcohol per volume.

I was expecting perfection and I was not disappointed. In this world there things that are just right. This is one of them. If you love strong and flavorful beer, crack yourself an Oerbier, and enjoy.

Brewery website: http://www.dedollebrouwers.be/