 markwise (340), Just North of Tampa, Florida, USA
Aug 11, 2008
A rare find. Very good beer, with aging, but considerably less so than the normal Dulle Teve. There is sweet malt, apple, toffee, and enough alcohol to almost burn my nose. The flavor has candy sugar, with a vinegary presence, some acidity in the finish. For a beer this old it was a bit disappointing.
Beerlando (1439), Orlando, Florida, USA
Nov 18, 2008 2003 to cask, bottled 2005, aged over 3 years. A cloudy, glowing, dusty orange colored body is crowned with a small, tight layer of cream colored foam. Soapy sheets of lace break apart quickly and slip back down into the body. The calvados influence is strong on the nose, notes of apple brandy, vanilla, oak, and woody spice abounds. Aromas of caramel and candy sugar push their way through the fruity, spicy, alcoholic veil. The flavor is seemingly more intense and concentrated. Golden raisons and candy sugar show prominently, as do notes of spicy cinnamon stick, oaky vanilla, and warm, spiced apple brandy. A smooth, nearly full mouthfeel tops things off, lightly carbonated and sweet, but never cloying. There’s just a hint of alcoholic zing on the finish, which is quite the accomplishment for an 11% ABV concoction. Beautiful beer. It reminds me a lot of Captain Lawrence’s Golden Delicious, only less hot. It is a shame this is retired, as I would love to make it a recurring special occasion or holiday brew.
jbuzz (556), South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Oct 20, 2008 Very Nice Abbey. Hidden sourness.. nice fresh feel. spice and fruit with a nice dry finish
fordest (1836), Santee/San Diego, California, USA
Oct 18, 2008 Lots of malty sweet aromas off this beer. Nice head left decent lacing too. Flavors were some spice, and some fruity maltiness. Finish was alcohol and bread. Pretty yummy
douglas88 (919), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Oct 9, 2008 Big thanks to hopdog for this bottle. 2003 version drank in 2008. Pours a clear orange color with some reddish tint. A large white head that goes down a bit. The aroma is very nice; loads of yeast, apples and citrus notes, some wood, and a hint of sourness. The flavor is very nice; not as sweet as the original, this version is more fruity and has lots of yeast. A large barrel aged character, and a strong alcohol presence. Pretty mellow though, the five years aging, plus two in the barrel will do that. A lot of apple cider flavors here, some sweet sugary notes too, but not too much. Very nice.
Rciesla (1107), Brick City, New Jersey, USA
Oct 6, 2008 Bottle. Pours a murky borwn golden nectar with frothy white head. Notes of wood, yeast, butterscotch, spices and dark fruit. Very dry and well settled etoh. Overall powerful woodiness from 24months of aging dominate this beer and with these added years has settled into something to enjoy.
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