 ElGaucho56 (393), USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Feb 8, 2008 33cl bottle, marked 07-08/06. Pours the color of pure amber with rather large suspended chunks of caked yeast. Starts with an initial dense creamy slightly off-white head that settles to a blotchy skin with sticky lacing. Nose is very delicately fruity and flowery, with crisp pear and apple qualities, and a sweet white grape varietal. There’s also a complex grainy caramel note to the nose, one found only in trappist brews. Gently effervescent on the palate, with further grape dimensions, semi-sweet honey, lemongrass, fresh baked cookie, and a faintly lingering slightly medicinal herbal bitterness. Warming as it descends. Very nice.
RichJ7 (1175), Cullman, Alabama, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Feb 7, 2008 Golden pour with a thick white head. Lots of visible sediment. Musty, yeasty aroma; very heavy on the malt. Spicy, fruity malt flavor ... a bit on the peppery side and a very strong alcohol presence. Lightly bitter finish. Excellent.
17thfloor (1506), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 21, 2008 Blonde pour with huge sudsy white head and few bubbles. Tons of yeast in the aroma. Loads of citrus and yeast. I really like it, very drinkable. Very airy body with tons of carbonation. Despite it being somewhat 1-demensional (for a belgian strong), the flavors are soo strong and so drinkable I’ll rate it a little higher.
Svesse (2683), Hässelby, Sweden
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 8, 2008 (Bottle) Yellow colour with huge, white head leaving lots of lacing. Sediment in the bottom. Malty, floral nose with lemon zest, orange peel, spices (coriander?), jasmin and grass. Malty, fruity taste with orange, lemon, dried fruit, herbs and honey. Fiery alcohol shines through in the middle, giving way for a spicy, almost peppery, dry bitterness in the finish. Maybe not as complex as many other trappists, but with lots of character and punch. Nice beer.
bhensonb (4361), Woodland, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 7, 2008 33 cL bottle. BB 10/31/08. Aroma of malt and funky spice. A bit like a saison. A darkish golden color with a rocky white head that just won’t go down. Medium body with fizzy/creamy carbonation. The flavor is citric, acidic, followed suddenly by light malt and candi sweetness. Some light stone fruit develops after a bit. Then a little heat in the nose, and a dry, hoppy, fairly bitter finish. Amazingly tasty.
nuplastikk (1220), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
| 4.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Jan 6, 2008 330ml bottle, bought in Belgium and closeted for 7 months. Explosively carbonated and lively. Saltwatery bitter farmhouse aroma. Big head which added a nice creamy mouthfeel. Dry with a wonderful hoppy sweet finish. Completely classic Belgian beer.
davhix (36), Colorado, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jan 6, 2008 my 2nd achel blonde, first being in a cafe in belgium. pours big pillow head that lasts forever with good orange/gold color under it. highly carbonated, good citrusy flavor, little yeast, little hops. very nice beer.
KimJohansen (7135), Copenhagen V, Denmark
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 4, 2008 [2 year old bottle] Hazy golden with good white head. Sweet spicy and malty aroma. Yeast and orange peel notes. Flavor is sweet with fruits, yeast, orange peel, coriander and roasted malt. Slight bitterness in the end and a warming alcohol touch. Perfect balance. Very nice
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