 ClarkVV (3550), Allston, Massachusetts, USA
Jul 18, 2003 Updated: Jul 23, 2003
Appearance is reddish brown with a good amount of off white head. Has some shimmering cloudiness.
Smells like sweet alcohol and figs, maybe some brown sugar in there and the yeast mixes in to the aroma, drying it out somewhat.
Taste is surprisingly dry yet has some rich undertones. Like dry maple syrup, and molasses, even some woodiness in here. Perhaps a bit too dry. There is some big alcohol-fig/raisin taste towards the begining/middle, and the body is medium. Dosent thin out as much as leffe brun, so that was nice, though I find myself wanting just a touch more sweet malt. This beer is very delicately balanced and must be served at the right temperature (60-62 degreeish), to fully appreciate the complexity. This is very different from chimay red, and it is pleasant to try something different.
branspra (86), Arlington, Virginia, USA
Nov 30, 2008 Bottle. Pours a dark brown color with an extremely large, brownish head. Aromas of chocolate, raisins, port, and molasses. Very lively palate with a thin, oily texture. Long aftertaste that is smooth. Wonderful beer.
beerlady (249), lucerne, Switzerland
Oct 30, 2008 brown beer with a beige head who lets some traces when dissapearing
smells of malt yeast caramel and some fruit (dried plums)
tasts malty and fruity too
aftertaste is bittersweet and malty-fruity
LordCorkscrew (671), Ronco Scrivia (GE), Italy
Oct 26, 2008 Una dubbel decisamente ’carica’ con una splendida dolcezza e sentori balsamici al naso, un corpo un po’ troppo leggero (e frizzantezza inadeguatamente elevata) ma sapore pieno e avvolgente, con note di uvetta e cannella.
beerbill (1395), Laurel, New York, USA
Oct 25, 2008 12 oz. bottle. Pours a hazy brown with a large off-white head that faded to a film by mid-glass and left partial lace. Pleasant aroma of yeast, brown sugar, and a bit of spice. The flavor is caramel, yeast, brown sugar and some spice. Mild bitterness at the finish and a bit dry towards the finish as well. I had read the description on the bottle before opening this beer and was expecting ’’rich malt with notes of port, raisins, and black chocolate,’’ none of which I experienced. Still, a solid beer.
CaryTheDude (489), Ripon, Wisconsin, USA
Oct 20, 2008 Crushed with Jakebra. Wow, superior to St. Bernardus Pater 6 even. Beautiful bouquet, sweet dark fruits galore. Another awesome, bubbly, tickling the tongue mouthfeel. Only problem: finishes a little too dry. Very nice.
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