Although the Unibroue Ephémére is part of the the regular draught beer line up at The Pourhouse in Westmont, NJ, for whatever reason, I have never bothered to try it. After drooling over a recipe for Unibroue Ephémeré Apple Cinnamon Bread over at The Bake And Brew blog, I decided that I just had to try this beer, since the odds of me actually baking a dessert are pretty slim.
Here is what Unibroue has to say about their Ephémére :
Let’s see if Unibroue’s description of this beer is accurate…
- Appearance: Golden yellow color with a pale orange tint when held up to the light. Slightly cloudy. No head or lacing. A thin ring of foam circles the perimeter of the beer and clings to the insides of the glass.
- Aroma: Very fresh scent of spiced apples. Clove. Candied orange. Yeast.
- Taste: Lightly carbonated. A bit thin and watery. The clove and apple come through immediately. Slightly tart with a hint of sweetness. No bitterness at all. Mouth puckering finish.
- ABV: 5.5%
Looks like the brewers at Unibroue believe that honesty is the best policy. Their description of Ephémére is right on the money! If I took an Allagash White or an Avery White Rascal and mixed it with a Woodchuck Hard Cider, the end result would be this beer. Overall, I found it to be very refreshing and thirst quenching. I will definitely order one the next time I drop by The Pourhouse to see how it tastes on draught.
I learn so much from you guys … thanks for keeping the posts & information coming!!!
-WW
As we like to say around here, the blog is an attempt to legitimize our drinking.
Nice to know someone finds our “research” useful. Heh.
Cheers!
G-LO
My wife opened a bottle of this the other night, and I was frankly surprised by it’s deliciousness (not sure why, everything I’ve had from from Unibroue has been wonderful). You nailed it with your “Belgian Wit + Woodchuck” description.
I was pleasantly surprised as well. Talk about a delicious and refreshing beer! Thanks for the comment!
Cheers!
G-LO
I don’t think I’ve seen this beer around me, but certainly sounds worth keeping an eye out for it. Maybe it’s just me, but cider/beer hybrids are popping up. Dogfish has a brewpub exclusive that I really liked, “Positive Contact.”
http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-brews/brewpub-exclusives/positive-contact.htm
Dogfish Head had me at “fried pickle” pairing! Sounds delicious.
I’m so glad that you enjoyed the beer! And thanks for the dessert mention, as well
No need for the thank you! Twas an inspiring dessert. Care to send one my way? Heh