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Delirium Tremens

Delirium Tremens

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88
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A Belgian Strong Ale brewed by
Brouwerij Huyghe

Melle, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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13883.57/5.03.57/5.08.5%71.3Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

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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 Goodgrief (1068), Middletown, Delaware, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/59/103/518/20

Sep 11, 2007  
Beer poured a light color, a little darker than a trippel. I thought this was a trippel while drinking it...but see it classified as a regular Belgian strong. Flavor was very "trippelesque" with a hint of saison "wildness". Flavor was sweet, apples and spice. Not overly sweet, some mild hop presence and a finish which had a citrusy tartness to it. Mouthfeel was ultra-carbonated. I was liking this brew.

 JonnyDr (128), , South Yorkshire, England
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/58/103/514/20
Nov 30, 2008  
Pale yellow appearance with small white head. Fruity aroma. Sweet start with peaches leading to butterscotch and cherries with a dry and slightly bitter finish. Light mouthfeel. Decent.


 DerBiermeister (384), Birmingham, Alabama, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/102/59/20
Nov 29, 2008  
Aroma is nice, but its appearance is a watery golden. Its flavor is slightly malty, but mainly yeasty. Its flavor is not thick or complex enough for my taste, and its palate - well, the same. Overall impression is that this beer is overrated and overpriced. Disappointing.


 Hazmatt (360), Virginia, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/517/20
Nov 29, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a crystal, golden color which clouds as the settled yeast is poured. Huge, billowy head. A fruity light aroma with hints of grape. A slight medicinal aroma is present. Flavor was good, strong, yeasty, fruity. Medium bodied and mildly refreshing, this was a solid beer which put me to sleep quickly. I think Thanksgiving dinner had a lot to do with it.


 RIXbeer (102), USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Nov 28, 2008  
Pours a golden yellow [much like a Miller Lite but] with a good 2.5 finger head. Very active carbonation dances as the head slowly fade leaving behind a nice coating of sud. Smells of Belgium. No really I truly believe that either the yeast or water makes belgian beers have that very pleasant aroma. There is a nice yeasty fruit mixed in the nose. Apricot or even peach. This beer once created as a brewery gimmick for their Italian market. A much more noticeable fruit flavor than aroma. Spices bouncing happily with peach and pear flavors that seem to change and engage the drinker with each sip. A very light and pleasant mouthfeel. Drink up! this one is a keeper!


 AlabastorJones (634), San Francisco, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Nov 27, 2008  
apple cider banana ester nose, pale gold unfiltered fog, frothy white head lots of lace, sweet pear and apple, bright fruit, alcohol present, wild esters all over the place, sort of an off flavor something metallic is in there somewhere - might be part of the alcohol’s flavor, beer candy for sure



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