2 Row Brewing - Dangereux Farmhouse

After picking up chilled 12-ounce bottles from the brewery, we like to enjoy Dangereux from a tulip or tumbler. Dispensing the liquid causes the tiny carbonation bubbles to the bottom of the glass, creating an initially aggressive, white, foamy head up top. It dissipates quickly, but easily rejoinders with the swirl of the glass. The cloudy beverage settles into a clear, brilliant, gold hue. Often confused with sour berry, this farmhouse ale has a familiar musky, almost dusty smell, and has often polarized people when first trying the style. Dangereux's character profile is based on the French farmhouse style of beer known as a season. Usually brewed to be light, lower-alcohol summer thirst-quenchers, brewers nowadays have kicked up the ABV levels without hindering the bright flavors. At 9 percent, Dangereux ("dangerous" in French) stomps on the old-world traditions-but here is the catch. This bad boy does not drink like a monster. It's light and poppy in the mouth, with a familiar fruit and peppery taste. This is certainly a refreshing drink that simply goes down too easily. Coleman has made a delicious beer that's dry, showcasing that he has done his job seeking out every bit of sweetness while heaping up the alcohol content.