 redave (107), squaw valley, California, USA
Oct 7, 2006
I remember the first time i saw this Delirium and it’s partner [daytime??] Man i thought this is too weird, advertising alcohol withdrawal... I was sort-of scarred/embarrassed to even ask about it. Since then I’ve read about this family brewer, and when i found it at Cost Plus in Fresno {!!} i decided to give it a go.
First thing MAN what a huge head! Not even half the glass full of liquid, [and I’m a careful pourer] after fifteen minutes i added some more, then slowly watched this volcano like effect of foam coming out the top, but never spilling over the edge. Slightly tannish cream colored. Huge thick lace down the side.
Dark dark brown with some amber around the edges.
Interesting earthy sweetish, malty aroma.
Rather drinkable flavor, [not hoppy of course] but some interesting complex favors... sweet very full mouth-feel. some roasted malt, some spiciness, some burning at the back of the throat, [the alcohol? or some spice like hops?]
This won’t be a regular, but i do appreciate the ale, and have to say it’s a very pleasant drink.
Way cool bottle cork 1pint 9,4 oz [love that crazy European notation]
astrofrk (95), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Dec 1, 2008 Dark amber. Long, creamy head. Aroma: Fruits, yeast, spice. Flavor: Same with alcahol warming. Sweet finish.
cb23 (84), St. louis, Missouri, USA
Dec 1, 2008 Bottle. Very interesting beer. The nose smelled like banana and raisins. Some notes of strawberry and vanilla maybe. Tasted much of the same with a lot of malt sweetness. Rounded out by a very mild hop finish. A bit yeasty at the end too. My first brew from Delerium, hope to try more. A good Belgian.
CaryTheDude (489), Ripon, Wisconsin, USA
Nov 29, 2008 Crushed with Jakebra. Easy drinking. Looks like some Coca-cola in the pour. Fizzy as hell. Kinda detracts from the flavor, which is very nice, and mellows out nice and sweet in the finish. Pretty good.
Chrism86 (115), Melbourne, Australia
Nov 29, 2008 Pours slightly hazy red/brown with a decent off white head. Aromas of caramel, chocolate and some dark fruit. Palate is malty with underlying raisin and clove characters. Finish brings alcohol and yeast driven spice that serves to balance the caramel malt.
keepersj12 (463), Sicklerville, New Jersey, USA
Nov 27, 2008 Great label. Beer pours cloudy dark brown with a nice foamy head. Typical aroma and flavor Nice finish. Good stuff.
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