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Delirium Tremens 3.57 1616

Delirium Tremens

Percentile
91
overall
Brewed by Brouwerij Huyghe
Style: Belgian Strong Ale

Melle, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
16163.58/5.03.57/5.08.5%78.1Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Bottle Conditioned.
Launched on December 26th 1989 @ 9% abv. Abv reduced from 9% to 8.5% in 2003.
The particular character and the unique taste of "Delirium Tremens" result from the use of three different kinds of yeast. Its very original packing, which resembles cologne ceramics, and the colourful label contribute to its success.
In 1997, Stuart A. Kallen nominated Delirium Tremens as "best beer in the world". A gold medal during the "world beer championships" in Chicago (1998) confirmed that worldwide recognition.
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 Nisse666 (482), Göteborg, Sweden
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/514/20
Nov 8, 2009    Updated: Nov 9, 2009
Delirium in Götet, draft, 2007-06-06 AR: a bit sticky yeast, appelwine, AP: golden light bown body, mostly lasting chemical white head F:a bit sticky yeast, appelwine, white bakery syrup, medium bitterness Tested the first time in Belgium 2000 (bottle). Tapp is better but the bottle is very chic with the pink elephants!


 Taverner (888), San Ramon, California, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/516/20
Nov 2, 2009  
Aroma is spicy, with notes of fruit and must. Pours a cloudy golden with fluffy white head, that dissipates moderately. Tangy to the tongue at first, it evolves into a bitter and then clean finish. Notes of apples (granny smith) and banana. Notes of honey too.


dekeq (35), New Jersey, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Nov 2, 2009  
As I poured the beer out of the strange, blue speckled bottle, it came out a very clear and consistent golden color, like a true ale should be. It had a nice full head that lasted a while. Although, once it settled, it took on a slightly murky appearance. At the first smell, I was instantly reminded of a cheap beer, which was disconcerning. It may be because it is such a clear beer and consists of mostly hops and not much else. Because of this, it was very smooth. It had a little bit of a bitter taste as well as being seemingly light with a hint of citrus. The palate was smooth, overall. There was a nice flow from sweetness to bitterness in the beer and it all hid the alcohol quite nicely.


 Oscbert (552), Sacramento, California, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/102/510/20
Nov 2, 2009  
~Fruity spicy scent, pears and clove, Belgian candy sugar. ~Pours a clear orange with white rocky head. ~Lot of honey and sugars in taste. Very sweet. ~Medium feel, sweet finish. ~Too much sugar in this one. Too sweet for me.


Dfonorow (35), New Jersey, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Oct 31, 2009  
It pours a light brown, almost yellow tinge, with a ring of a white head. The smell is what I would expect in a Belgian Ale: hops, flowers, bitter fruit, yeast. The taste is a little more pleasant than the smell and almost the same exact notes but with a little more focus on the bitter fruit and hops. The finish is smooth and leaves a nice bitter aftertaste.


 Quack-Duck (3337), Bodensee/Schwarzwald, Germany
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Oct 29, 2009  
bottle, bought in Dresden a few years ago. Golden colour, mid-sized head. Fruity nose. Full-bodied, fruity and malty with some caramel and orange peel, shy hop flavours in the finish. A warming touch of alcohol is also present.


Itzjerm (70), Harvest, Alabama, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/101/54/102/510/20
Oct 27, 2009  
This beer has a very heavy yeast float. It needs to be poured with care. It also caused a rough feeling like an allergic reaction in the throat. It is not fruity just yeasty.


badhack (3), California, USA
does not count click to see why this rating of Delirium Tremens does not count
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/516/20
Oct 25, 2009  
Very complex, but light. No roasted or dark flavors but plenty of fruity and somewhat sweet flavors. Great beer.



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