Gaverhopke Den Twaalf

Brewed by ’t Gaverhopke
Style: Abt/Quadrupel
Stasegem-Harelbeke, Belgium

An amber beer with no head. The aroma is of alcohol, stored fruits, prunes, and dusty hops. The flavor is sweet with notes of berries - especially cherries, as well as alcohol and prunes, leading to a slightly acidic and fruity end.

(Bottle 33 cl) The top-product from Gaverhopke is "Den Twaalf", - "The 12". Mahogany brown and filtered with bubbly carbonation, but not much of a head. Has Gaverhopke’s slightly sour and fruity character. I believe they’ve used some spices, but can’t tell which. It’s been a while since I’ve had a Belgion 12. And this is definitely one of the sneaky ones. I don’t sense the alcohol at all. Yeast sediment in the bottle. 220804

Bottled. Cloudy orange brown. Malt aroma. Sweet, somewhat fruity and full bodied. Clean mouthfeel. Despite it’s size surprisingly drinkable. Complex malt flavour with a hint of lingonberries. Drier finish. A big, yet subtle beer.

Bottle 33cl.
Clear medium amber color with a small, frothy, fair lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, raisin, drye prunes, brown suager. Flavor is moderate to light light heavy sweet and moderate bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft to flat. (010808)

Bottle. Malty and farty aroma. Hazy brown colour, gets a little muddy towards the bottom. Small light brown head. Nicely sweet flavour, very malty with lots of dried fruits. Vinous, alcoholic notes as well. Very nice and complex beer. 6 3 9 4 19

Bottle, 12%. Sweet malty aroma, dried fruit. Cloudy red amber colour. Very sweet flavour, also quite sour. The alcohol does not show much, perhaps the nasties have ruined it all. Infected. x x x x x

Bottled. Amber colour, not much head. Aroma is fruits, wood and some alcohol and yeast. Flavour is fruits, alcohol and some slight notes of sourness. Though the alcohol is evident, the beer is still quite well in balance.

Date: April 24, 2009
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting
Appearance: muddy burnt orange, wispy beige head, drippy lace
Aroma: sweet and fruity aroma, brown sugar sweetness brings out sweet dark fruits
Flavor: dry and fruity flavor, light spicyness, just enough sweetness to bring out the fruits
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3.2/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: *4

Hazy deep amber with tiny beige head. Sweet aroma with overripe fruits, yeast and caramel. Sourish flavor with caramel and toasted malt.