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Delirium Tremens 3.57 1615

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
16153.58/5.03.57/5.08.5%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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 Dmalone102 (221), Denver, Colorado, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/57/104/515/20
Jul 25, 2008  
On tap at the Cheeky Monk in Denver. I’m not as sold on the Belgians as much as most, but I really liked Delirium on tap. Imports just have a bad taste that I find disagreable, it is not strong with this beer though. The aroma wasn’t much, but I caught some noble hops coming through. It tasted of bananas, slightly clovey, and a little sour (but not off-putting). Great to get on tap.


 BMan1113VR (2950), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Jul 22, 2008  
On Tap at Luka’s in Oakland. Pours with a clear light amber body and a dissapating lightly off-white head. Aroma is yeasty, with some spices and a bit of apple. Taste is yeasty and is quite sharp. Alcohol is pretty well hidden. Over carbonated and a bit on the dry side.


 jmm635 (269), Havertown, Pennsylvania, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/102/513/20
Jul 20, 2008  
Pours clear and golden in color with a nice white head. Aroma was nothing special, flavor was quite interesting. Unlike other reviews, I thought the alcohol was very apparent and a distracting flavor. Highly carbonated, which also did not score well in my book.


 Pawola22 (783), Kansas City, Missouri, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Jul 20, 2008    Updated: Aug 5, 2008
Ceramic bottle from The World Market. Aroma: Strong Belgium yeast strain and very malty. Some sort of light spice as well as sweet and fruity too. Appearance: Very light golden and extremely clear. Huge white and fizzy head that lasts quite awhile. Pretty lacy. Flavor: Sweet and fruity at the beginning, malty towards the middle, finishes with a hoppy spice and a nice bitterness. Palate: Love the carbonation. Tons of it. It really drinks like a can of soda. Very smooth and dry finish. Overall: Huge fan. The alcohol is very well hidden. I love the dry and bitter finish and the feel of this beer going down. Well worth it.


 Skidds (252), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Jul 20, 2008  
Pours a brilliant orange with a big white head. Spicy and fruity aroma. Flavour about the same with a dry hoppy finish. A real gem.


 BoBoChamp (1430), Gent, Belgium
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/514/20
Jul 20, 2008  
33cl, from De Hopduvel Gent, complex, clear, rocky head, nice brew, not a topper


 twitcher (293), framingham, Massachusetts, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/102/514/20
Jul 15, 2008  
bottle. Pours a bright clear yellow, big fizzy head that stays very well. Aromas of sugary sweetness and some light clove and citrus notes. Flavor is much sharper and bittersweet, some yeast and grain flavors. Very sharp and carbonated on the palate, giving it a very champagne-like character. Very unique.


 VitaminR (444), Colorado, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/57/104/517/20
Jul 15, 2008  
Huge spicy and clovey nose. Hazy orange with a large frothy head. Sweet toast ,some mild funkiness and medium bitterness. Huge carbonation, lightish body, long smooth finish. Excellent spicy complex beer.



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