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Achel Extra Bruin (de 3 Wijzen) 3.95 422

Achel Extra Bruin (de 3 Wijzen)

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bottled
common

on tap
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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
4223.97/5.03.95/5.0Winter9.5%92.9Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
Huge, copper-colored, bottle-conditioned ale, still hot off the presses, Achel Trappist Extra is the latest from the tiny brewery at the St. Benedictus Abbey at Achel, in the Northeast of Belgium. At this year's World Beer Championships in Chicago, the Extra was easily the best of the many Trappist beers tasted, scoring 97 points and an "Exceptional" rating. You will find this a very satisfying beer, with just a little malt sweetness, dried fruit flavors, warm sherry notes, and a brisk balancing backdrop of fresh hop bitterness.
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 fidel (999), Livermore, California, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Dec 31, 2008  
Pours dark redish brown, dark fruits, malty, caramel, little yeast, little spice.


 AgentSteve (1378), SF Bay Area, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Dec 30, 2008  
Pours deep brown with some red in it. Huge meringue like tan head that leaves substantial chunks of lacing as it retreats down the glass. Nose is dried fruit and sweet malt. The flavor begins plum like with a slight bitter mid and a toffee and caramel sweet finish. Creamy on the palate.


 Travlr (787), Washington, Washington DC, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/514/20
Dec 10, 2008  
Typical dubbel, dark and cloudy, slightly sweet but complex, with caramel overtones. A notch above the standard Achel Bruin.


 tomthompson89 (1489), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/516/20
Dec 3, 2008  
had at Beer bistro, big grape nose and flavor!!! sweet and malty almost candy like the alcohol is well matched, yummy beer


 LordCorkscrew (982), Ronco Scrivia (GE), Italy
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/514/20
Nov 29, 2008  
Bottiglia da 75cl smezzata all’Irish Pub; complessa, dolce e piccante, l’ideale per accompagnare la fonduta che ha mangiato qualcuno di mia conoscenza (che bona).


 Homer321 (127), Rockledge, Florida, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/515/20
Nov 20, 2008  
purs a deep ruby color. very carbonated with large bubbles. alcohol is immediately present an dcontinues to mid palate. finish is very dry and peppery. a slightly bitter mouthfeel - may be from too much carbonation. not a lot of complex flavors - lacks typical sugar taste and dried fruits. Nothing spectacular in my opinion


 Indra (2036), Prairie Village, Kansas, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Nov 20, 2008  
750ml bottle, 2004 vintage. Foam began oozing out of the bottle before I could even fully remove the cap; apparently the initial carbonation is frequently substantial with this beer, though. Fruity, sweet aroma, malty and liberally dosed with yeast, displaying hints of milky, creamy chocolate, red grape, earth, coriander, hazelnut, spice, faint berry and some dusty cobwebs in the background. Dark brown in color, quite hazy and sedimented, with a lasting, pale tan head and a fine pattern of lace behind it. Flavor is abundantly sugary and sweet, dark caramel and toffee can be found throughout, along with the less forceful characters of red wine, clove and cocoa, finishing with a blend of peppery alcohol, fruity tartness, mild bitterness, old wood, licorice and tobacco. Smooth yet active and lightly acidic and warming on the palate, body is richly full. Aged a bit longer than intended, perhaps, but retains plenty of intrigue and depth, it appears. Absolutely recommended, and I look forward to comparing to a somewhat younger version.


mabband (6), KØBENHAVN NV, Denmark
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3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Nov 3, 2008  
Dark brown beer with a thick brown head which last for long. The aroma is malty with notes of cherrys. The flavor is sweet with notes of berries and nuts. The alcohol is hidden by the sweetness but in the finale I taste the bitternes



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