De Dolle Arabier

Brewed by De Dolle Brouwers
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Diksmuide, Belgium

Much like the Achel 8 Blonde, a "Belgian Strong" that presents like a Tripel but with more of a floral(?) character, i.e., more bittering elements in the flavor countering the big malt character. Bit more grassy but without the crisp carbonationy mouthfeel that often goes with that. In hindsight, this would have been a better #300. I love these cloudy deep-gold-type Belgians, though they seem to more-than-seldom come at the cost of a big foam eruption upon popping the bottle cap.

bottle. murky yellow orange color. large creamy fluffy head. very dry. very complex. bit hoppy. quite alcohollic.

Fascinating De Dolle fizz. Straw colored. Smells of honey and Fresca. Golden fruits: apples, pears, apricots (dried), raisins. Spicy hops, cinnamon fire and musty nutmeg. An unsurprisingly good beer.

Bitter orange peel aroma, golden color, thin head that nevertheless sticks to the glass. Initial orange flavor blossoms into wickedly dry hops and a bitter finish that lasts. Excellent.

Orange rind isn’t uncommon in BSA’s, but this with the spiciness almost puts it into witbeer territory. Nice and dry with a signature apricot flavor that I have come to notice in almost all the dolle brews. An interesting BSA, Not the best de Dolle. I’d like to see how it ages.

Very foamy head that lasted throughout the glass, very cloudy, distinct flavors of raisens and a hint of apple, very good beer that i would recommend to anyone.

Bottle. Dark yellow with large white head. Enjoyable taste, reminiscent of a decent saison. Notable belgian yeast and spice flavor.

Poured a hazy dark yellow; huge, white head. Aroma of spice, yeast, orange, and alcohol. Flavor was much of the same; a little fresh hop presence. Could have used some more complexity.