Score: 79/100 – Good
Appearance 5/6
The beer pours a veiled amber with low, fluffy, off-white head. Decent foam retention. Good appearance.
Aroma 18/24
Medium intensity with good balance. The aroma is soft and unique with a sense of intrigue.
A blend of malt, yeast, and special ingredients dominate. No apparent hop character or alcohol. No obvious off-notes but I’m not in love with the character.
Flavour 34/40
Follows the aroma with medium intensity, good balance, and moderate perceived bitterness.
The flavour is unique and focused on malt as well as fermentation (yeast) characteristics. Noticeable minerality. No apparent hop notes or alcohol. Very good flavour.
Mouthfeel 8/10
Medium-light body with moderate carbonation. The mouthfeel is delicate and fizzy with a mouth-coating quality. The alcohol warming is restrained while the beer finishes medium-dry. Mild astringency with no actual harshness on the palate. Very good.
Overall 14/20
L’Oeil du Mouton is a good beer.
It’s very unique with good balance and drinkability peppered with a sense of intrigue. At the same time, it’s a little bit tricky to dig into and the overall character is missing appeal.
A beer worth trying for the unique drinking experience which seems to be a pattern for me when trying the brewery’s product.
Beerfection | Craft Beer Reviews | Montreal, Canada 