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De Proef Flemish Primitive 3.54 472

De Proef Flemish Primitive

Percentile
90
overall
Brewed by De Proefbrouwerij
Style: Belgian Strong Ale

Lochristi, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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4723.55/5.03.54/5.09%75.6Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Also known as Reinaert Flemish Wild Ale.
Also known as Vlaamse Primitief.
There are 6 different labels and six different versions of this beer. All are similar.

The name refers to a description of the Hieronymus Bosch painting used on the label.


SPOON WHACKER - Released Fall 2004 - (Original Recipe -- 35 IBU’s)
PIG NUN - Released Fall 2004 - (45 IBU’s)
SURLY BIRD - Release Date: May 2005 - (45 IBU’s, extra finishing hops)
PINHEAD - Release Date: Fall 2005 - (50-55 IBU’s)
DEMON FISH - Release Date: August 2006 - (50-55 IBU’s, roasted malts, and lots of Saaz aroma hops)
RAT RIDER - Release Date: TBD - (Recipe undetermined)

http://www.sheltonbrothers.com/beers/flemprim.asp

Commercial description: Fermented three times with two different yeasts, including a strain of brettanomyces - the "wild yeast" of lambic brewing. Pale golden color with an enormous rocky white head. Brett and spicy aromatic notes, with a malty-juicy note on the palate. Finishes with Brett and dry hop notes. April 2003 selection - Michael Jackson’s Rare Beer Club. 94 points - World Beer Championships
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 Magicdave6 (5559), London, Greater London, England
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Oct 15, 2008  
Bottle thanks to Phil_l at beer exposed. I was like woo this is going to be a signature ale type beaste, but i was wrong. Thereas quite a bit of raw grain and brewing cereal, mixed with barnyard and dung. Theres quite a bit of brett but its like"hello, im here, look at me!" but hasnt quite understood that this party is infact for smack heads only.


dnlsartin (71), Portland, Oregon, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/515/20
Oct 11, 2008    Updated: Oct 24, 2008
Demon Fish Bottle: Cloudy, golden appearance with enduring, frothy head. Light-bodied. Pleasingly tart with mild citrus and floral notes. Agreeable, balanced, and lasting finish. Overall pleasant, subtle qualities for a sour ale.


 smith4498 (952), Miami, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/514/20
Oct 9, 2008  
Demon Fish bottle Pours hazy golden yellow with minimal white head. Light bready, funky aroma. Flavors are subtle sweet fruits, tart funkiness and a bit of sourness. Medium body with lively carbonation and a dry finish.


 thewolf (5838), Kolding, Denmark
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/515/20
Oct 2, 2008  
Bottle @ Beer Exposed, September 2008.
[vintage 2003]
[thank you, Phil_L]
Pours a great golden with a small, staying, creamy, white head. Aroma is lightly funky, malt, brett, oranges and lemons. Super, creamy mouthfeel. Flavour is pleasantly tart, citric, some yeast, vanilla and coriander. Very nice.


 PilsnerPeter (2667), Flushing, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/515/20
Sep 29, 2008  
Bottle: Pours an effervescent golden with a thin white head. Nice aroma- sweet and funky simultaneously. Some leather, cinnamon, vanilla yogurt, apple crisp and golden raspberries. Has lively carbonation with a sweet and spicy flavor. Caramelized/baked apple, mild cinnamon, earthy/herbal notes of honey suckle, touch of butterscotch, and light peppery alcohol. Towards the finish is a subtle leather touch. A pretty nice Belgian Ale, unique.


 LilBeerDoctor (1546), East Setauket, New York, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/514/20
Sep 28, 2008  
Bottle sampled on 09/26/08 at Night of the Funk (labeled as Reinaaert). Pours a cloudy gold with a white head. Aroma of yeast, citrus, and funk. Flavor is somewhat indescript. Some funky melon, milk cheese, and other sweet fruits. Decent beer.


 fredandboboflo (1431), East Setauket, New York, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/513/20
Sep 28, 2008  
Bottle from 08 Night of the Funk. Referred to as Reinaaert. Aroma of burnt, moldy cheese. Flavor of bittersweet fruits, mildly acidic, some citrus. Ok.


 DrBayern (1137), Morehead City, North Carolina, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Sep 17, 2008  
Date: 09/17/08, 33cl bottle labeled "Reinart Flemish Wild ale."

Aroma - Wonderful fruity aroma, yeast notes with just a hint of funkiness, some spice in the background

Appearance - Light, hazy gold with a medium white head that has excellent staying power and leaves a sheeting, ropy lace well into the glass

Flavor - The fleeting fruity sweetness gives way to a pleasing acidity and sourness that brings to mind a green, tart apple. Some bitterness at the finish adds to the dryness.

Palate - Light to medium body and a very healthy effervescence that serves to cleanse and dry the palate. The light, dry mouthfeel is refreshing.

Overall - Very nice, nothing overstated, but certainly with enough complexity to be interesting. Very drinkable, and the alcohol never shows itself as a significant factor.



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