 skortila (2476), Bunnik, Netherlands
Oct 28, 2003
Fruity (strawberry), sweet aroma, perhaps a bit metallic. Cloudy, brown coloured with a lasting offwhite head. taste is smooth malty, sweet and fruity. Aftertaste is a bit alcoholic and more bitter.
Indra (1866), Prairie Village, Kansas, USA
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
does not count  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
sunevdj (1498), Copenhagen OE, Denmark
Oct 15, 2008 Sommerhus. Pours a clear brown with with a small off-white head. Sweet with a yeasty dryness. Some malty aromas. Mellow aromas of prunes and raisins. Dry finish with hints of alcohol. OK
armando629 (488), Budapest, Hungary
Oct 8, 2008 0,75 l bottle from Bierkoning, Amsterdam. Deep brown body with a brief and stable beige head. Complex, spicy aroma of roasted malts, dried and wild fruits, some esters. Smooth mouthfeel with a delicious texture, flavor of spices, dried fruits (plum, raisins and wild fruits), rosated grains, a bit of alcohol. Nice, strong personality.
SuzyGreenberg (1067), Seattle, Washington, USA
Sep 30, 2008 330 ml bottle - spotty white head and glowing amber-brown; mostly clear; aromas of dates, fruit soap and slight spice; very tart, funky and sweet; up to par with Westy 12 in terms of flavor, but texture is not quite there; sweet, resin and raisin aromas; a little too sweet for me too; very nice, but not that impressed at the same time
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