This beer style was created in the late 1990’s by some breweries on the west coast of the United States, and most notably by Rogue. It’s an extreme version of the American IPA. It’s a beer with strong amber hues and dominating hop flavours and tastes. It is however well balanced through the presence of a combination of malts. This beer is usually dry hopped, a tradition that is adhered to by Dieu du Ciel!. The bouquet of the beer consists of floral hops. In the mouth, the bitterness is quite strong, without being extreme, and the alcohol makes its presence known, without being domineering. The aftertaste is dry and less syrupy than a barley wine. Thus, it is a very complex and bitter beer, but always well balanced.
The Chaman was brewed for the first time with the name “Mondix Ale” as the official beer of the 10th annual Mondial beer festival in Montreal.
The Chaman was born in our Montreal brewpub in October 2002.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by willblake from Brick, NJ, USA who has tried this beer (1/18/2006 8:05:22 PM)
"07.09.05 Bomber at brewpub, RBSG. Hazed orangish amber with an ample though fading off-white head. Smells a bit like rain soaked clothes...wait, maybe that’s just me. Lots of Belgie yeastiness in this one. Something fresh and springlike about it. Every sip is more yeast, pit fruits. Plenty bitter but not much hops present in flavor. Thinner body is small for the style."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.4)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[2] Review by E from Spring Mountain, PA, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/12/2005 6:22:59 PM)
"Poured a hazy orange color with a thin, off white head that left nice lacing on the glass. Aroma of tons of citrus hops, spices, and light maple syrup. Taste of crisp orange hops, lots of citrus, light caramel malt, and a touch of alcohol."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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(3.4)
