Recently visited a local brewery. Normally, IMO, the brewery does a great job of brewing. I see Bière de Garde on the tap list. Haven’t had a Bière de Garde so I ask for a sample. Immediately, bringing the glass towards my mouth, I smell nail polish remover. Hmm… I don’t believe this is correct as I know acetone is a fault. Server says to me “What do you think?” I reply, “Acetone. I immediately smell acetone”. Server, “Huh?” I reply, “Acetone. Nail polish remover. Acetone or nail polish remover is normally considered as a brewing fault.” Server gives me a puzzled look and says “I don’t smell it.”
Having never brewed a Bière de Garde, is an acetone aroma normal for the style? Or, is this a fault as I was thinking?