 RSRIZZO (1368), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
| 1.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 2/5 | 3/10 | 2/5 | 5/20 |
Jun 2, 2008 Aroma of caramel apples. Color is orange brown with very low carbonation and almost no head. Taste is rich, sweet and sour. Starting on light/medium body it goes down with a thin feel. Finish comes in with a sour apple cider taste, then an odd tartness. After taste is flat and stale. The bottle states that its best before 2010, but I think this went bad. This is nothing like the beer everyone else has rated here. I will try it again some time to is if I can get a better bottle.
Rciesla (3686), Exit 15W, New Jersey, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
May 28, 2008 Bottle. I seem to like this less each time i have it. Pours a dark body with a thin tan head. Aroma is dark fruit plum, raisin , grape, liquor, and a sweet malt. The flavor is rich with dark fruit flavors that give way to a sour bitter funk. I’m wondering if this picked up an infection.
Doggythedog (1589), Split, Croatia
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
May 27, 2008 Bottle shared with and courtesy of heavy (a huge thanks!)
Poured an opaque red-brown colour. Small white head that went away fast. Nothing too impressive but nice. And then the aroma hit me. The nose is lovely and a bit spicy, reminiscent of Jacobite... orange, caramel, some chocolate.... Flowery. Nice. The taste is sweet and not all that different from that (not that I mind, on the contrary). Very sweet. Spice, candy, orange, honey, coriander? Weak coffeish aftertaste. Even if it gets a bit dull later on, the taste is definitely lovely, complex and this is definitely a great beer.
heavy (840), Split, Croatia
| 4.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
May 27, 2008 26/05 0.33 l bottle from belgianshop.com. Poured really nice murky brown copper body with medium smaller head. Very nice aroma of caramel, chocolate, candy, raisin, also some grassy hops scented, but other components are so strong this simply fades. Flavor not any worser, sweet caramel and chocolate still dominating, while citrus and orange balance it so it is not overly sweet. Pretty complex, other spices here as well. Alcohol is not felt at all. Long and pleasant sweet caramel finish is result of its full creamy body. WOW, awesome beer indeed!
lemasney (398), Trenton, New Jersey, USA
| 4.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 4/5 | 10/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
May 24, 2008 Glass: Trappist
Purchased at: Circle Liquors Super Saver, Pennington, NJ
Price: $8.99
Size: 25.4 fl oz
ABV: 9 %
Estimated Calories: 400 C
RateBeer Rating: 100
Aroma 10 out of 10
Intensity: Strong
Balance: Sweet
Impression: Nice
Malt Flavor: Grain Sweet Toast Nut
Hops Flavor: Floral Herbal Spice
Other: Cherries, kiwi, peach
Notes: A wonderful aroma - a strong scent of fruit and a delicious introduction.
Appearance 4 out of 5
Color: Brown
Clarity: almost opaque
Head Retention: Poor
Notes: Highly carbonated upon opening, such that it was a slow open, but it was worth the wait, though the head is lacking.
Flavor 10 out of 10
Intensity: Strong
Balance: Sweet
Impression: Nice
Malt Flavor: Sweet Toast Nut Toffee
Hops Flavor: Floral Herbal Spice Citrus
Other: Fruit
Notes: A classic Belgian brown.
Palate 4 out of 5
Mouthfeel
Sensation: Warming
Body: Full
Carbonation: Faint
Finish
Length: Long
Intensity: Strong
Balance: Sweet
Notes: A very smooth brew, with a well hidden alcohol content, and quite fruity.
General Impression: 18 out of 20
Craftmanship: Excellent
Freshness: Fresh
Personal Taste: Liked
Notes: A very nice beer, despite the slow opening session.
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RaphaelN (195), Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
May 19, 2008 Bottle thanks to HogTownHarry. This is now on my list of favourites. Brown pour with a large volume of head that laced very nicely. Aroma was strong in alcohol along with brown sugar and yeast. Flavour was just a burst of wonderful flavour. Brown sugar, dates, a light touch of plums, coriander and cloves. This was just a darn beautiful beverage.
tbag5557 (14), Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
May 18, 2008 Ahhhhh. It tastes as good as it looks and is as satisfying as it smells. Nice sweet, dried fruit nose, accompianed with nice ruby brown (if possible) colour. Definitely taste apricots, and nice subtle hops. Also included are nice chunky vitamins, good for anyone’s soul. Just what I needed after a super long day.
fredandboboflo (1418), East Setauket, New York, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
May 17, 2008 Bottle. Aroma of sweet fruits and spices, darker fruits and toffee appear upon some warming. Flavor progresses in the same way, from sweetness to earthier notes like the toffee. Mouthfeel a nice balance of sweet and dry, also neither too heavy nor too weak. I felt roughly the same way about the Grand Cru: Really solid stuff, but no one particular characteristic that wowed me.
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