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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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
1615	3.58/5.0	3.57/5.0	8.5%	78.1	Trappist 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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kassner (472), Wexford, Pennsylvania, USA

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	7/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

Oct 23, 2009

Had this at the Creekhouse. What a nice standard for a a strong Ale. Might be just a little light on flavor but great balance and smooth finish which is not the usual case. Sweet but not too sweet

sound67 (215), Offenbach, Germany

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	6/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

Oct 21, 2009

33cl bottle, as shown. Made to look like a mug - nice idea. :-) Pours a clear golden yellow - big, soapy white head with plenty of lacing. Aroma of hops and malt, with a strong alcoholic note on top, maybe a hint of grapefruit. Rather thick mouth feel, medium-bodied strong ale. Active carbonation. Intriguing, citrusy bitter note dominates the taste, again with a grapefruit hint. Dry, bitter finish and lingering alcoholic after taste. Otherwise, beautifully balanced and agreeably non-sweetish! Highly sessionable brew.

flex411 (9), Massachusetts, USA
does not count

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	5/10	3/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Oct 17, 2009

Great beer. Golden, frothy head. Be sure to store upright and pour all but the last couple of ounces to avoid chunkies.

mbuisman79 (170), Amsterdam, Netherlands

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	2/5	7/10	4/5	17/20

Oct 17, 2009

Oh wow, what a great kind of flowery triple. Be careful because it doesn’t feel like 8,5. On the sweet side with a nice hoppy aftertaste.

guerinfbfan (53), Elmwood Park, Illinois, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	6/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	17/20

Oct 11, 2009

Pours a nice golden yellow with a large white, foamy head. Smells like a basket of fruits. Taste was a bit malty, but also had a fruity taste, mostly apples. Very nice beer, goes down quite easily. The high ABV makes you feel nice and toasty on a cold night like last night was for me.

Leighton (302), New York, New York, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Oct 7, 2009

So good. I’ve had this on tap all over the place, including Belgium and most recently at Peculier Pub in NYC. Pours a hazy yellow with a strong off-white head. Nose is slightly fruity and spicy. Taste has notes of fruit with a bit of maltiness and strong yeast character. Feels good to drink: smooth and warming. Very nice.

Gypsy19 (659), California, USA

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	7/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	13/20

Oct 5, 2009

Pours a hazy banana yellow with a large egg-white head. Aroma is spicy, of light fruits (maybe some citrus), cream, a little tart. Flavor is spicy, with citrus, banana. Not as complex flavor as I was expecting, but nice. Spritzy mouthfeel, light density. Overall, very good.

joebudzjoe (232), Connecticut, USA

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	6/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

Oct 5, 2009

Tap @ Stanton Public. Pretty underwhelming for all the hype. While there’s a nice hop/malt balance, this beer doesn’t taste clean enough or "notey" enough for me to spend my hard earned $$$.

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