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Delirium Tremens 3.57 1613

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
16133.58/5.03.57/5.08.5%77.8Trappist 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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 WakeandBake (434), Greenville, Michigan, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20

Sep 20, 2009  
Bottle.A clear golden pour with a medium sized frothy white head that lasted forever , lots of yeast chunks floating around with a huge jet of tiny carbonation bubbles coming from the bottom, lots of lacing and sheeting . Aroma is spicy ,and lightly yeasty , lots of fruity notes ,pineapple,lemon,banana, maybe peaches . Flavor is of pale malt grain , some grassy hops with nice fruit notes. Quite yeasty bready , a light honey like sweetness with some flashes of peppercorns . A nice balance between the malt , hops , and yeast . Crisp light body for such a high ABV , no bad alcohol flavors or aromas.Slick lively mouthfeel,quite drinkable. Well crafted and enjoyable

 scoth (289), Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Dec 21, 2009  
Pours clear amber-golden, with a one finger white head, good and lasting lacing. Aroma of caramel, banana, biscuit, apple, with hints of bubblegum and grass. Medium body, zesty, crisp, lightly tart. Flavors of caramel apple, biscuit, some floral notes, and a mild grassy finish. Solid malty sweetness up front, balances nicely with light tartness midpalate and a mild bitter finish.


 D (550), Poland
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/104/518/20
Dec 21, 2009  
A single look at the packaging and the name makes you say: "instant classic". Very complex, fruity-caramel-yeast flavour, no alcohol traces, increadibly smooth. Great.


 punkska101 (111), Chambly, Quebec, Canada
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/516/20
Dec 14, 2009  
Bottle 09.12.15: Golden and clear in color with some yeast particles floating around. Rocky head. High carbonation. This one is fruity. The spice bouquet is typical of Belgian brew: cloves.... It has a med body finish is bitter and short. A very decent beer and must drink during the Christmas holidays.


 Niko100 (146), New York, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/515/20
Dec 14, 2009    Updated: Dec 15, 2009
Nice golden color; Medium body; Aroma of yeast, some citrus, apples & spice; Flavor of very sweet malt, strong fruit - notably apples & cherries, and spice; High carbonation on this one; Nicely balanced with a dry finish; Quite good.


 Changed (167), Ithaca, New York, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Dec 13, 2009  
12oz bottle from Brewer’s Art, courtesy of my friend on his 21st birthday (he bought 6 of these at $9 a piece...) Pours gold/orange with nice white head. Aroma of citrusy fruits, nice spices. Taste: fruity with some caramel, yeast, and a little bitterness on the end. Finally tried this beer, and was pleasantly surprised.


RKanis (42), Cincinnati, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/517/20
Dec 10, 2009  
Pours a cloudy golden color with a thick white head. A lot of carbonation in this one. Aroma is fruity like bananas and oranges with hints of honeysuckle. Tast is good very sweet with a warming alcohol feel. Very good. I like it.


pompelmoes (69), Belgium
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Nov 26, 2009  
Golden-orange beer with nice white head. Aroma of fruit, spices, cake and some alcohol sweetness. Taste is soft with fruity hints and touches of butter-caramel, yeast and some hop-bitters in the end.


 dionysus (119), Arizona, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Nov 24, 2009  
Bottle pours orange gold with a fluffy white head. Aroma is extremely yeasty with a background of granny smith apples, pineapple, honey, and what seems like lavender. Flavor shows the same with additional notes of pear, bread, and white pepper. Overall body is moderate and creamy with high carbonation.



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