After a bit of a confusing start, my second taste of Belmont Station‘s annual PuckerFest was much improved. Initially, I received Bear Republic’s Sour Grizz, but was told it was BJ’s Enfant Terrible. The menu described the Enfant Terrible as a Belgian Golden, but the liquid in my glass was decidedly dark. I called it “purplish black” in my notes, and though it tasted reminiscent of chocolate-covered cherry cordials. Not at all what I was expecting from what I was told was one of the two last kegs of Enfant Terrible brewed by Upright’s Alex Ganum while brewing for BJ’s.
A sly bartender figured out the mixup, and graciously traded my generously-rated 3 star beer for what is easily a 4 star. Much tarter, much more complex and not nearly as two-dimensional as the Bear Republic beer.
Alex was holding court outside following the Upright “Meet the Brewer” event held from 6-8 PM, but I didn’t get a chance to speak with him about the beer. However, 100% of proceeds on sales of Upright beer last night went to Portland Habitat for Humanity, confirming my usual impression that Alex is easily one of Portland’s nicest beer people. 33 Cheers!
Beer Name: Enfant Terrible 2007
Brewer: BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse (Portland, Oregon)
Price: $3.00
Sampled: July 12, 2010
Rating: 4/5
Notes: That’s more like it! Ruby in color. Sweet tart-type fruity linger. Strawberries. Mandarin orange. Roses? Very complex.
ABV: 8% abv
IBU: N/A
OG N/A
TG N/A
Serving Type: Draft.
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I remember having this at a sour beer fest last year, and I recall that I enjoyed it. Glad to see that you felt the same.
Sour beers are really gaining momentum in my opinion… I like that they bring something totally unique to the table. I just recently had the New Belgium Lips of Faith “Eric’s Ale,” also a sour beer, and I really liked it. I request some more beers like that and the Enfant, please.
Posted on July 14, 2010 at 5:14 PM.