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Grimbergen Optimo Bruno

Grimbergen Optimo Bruno

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An Abt/Quadrupel brewed by
Brasserie Union (Alken-Maes / Scottish & Newcastle)

Jumet, Belgium

bottled
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1863.52/5.03.51/5.010%28.8Trappist glass P  Stats

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 kappldav123 (1066), Markkleeberg, Germany
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20

Jan 16, 2008  
The bottle looks really good, the beer in the glass also. Very dark, zippy, not much foam. Flavor very strong, sweet and malty. Very good beer.

 Sigmund (1961), Hafrsfjord, Norway
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/56/103/512/20
Oct 5, 2008  
330 ml bottle, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 10%. Copper coloured beer with a big and lasting beige head. Nice aroma of malts, caramel, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. The flavour is malty sweet with some unwanted metallic sidenotes, also notes of caramel and brown sugar, hints of spices, moderate hops in the finish. Alcohol is noticeable throughout. Not in the league of the trappists this one.


 Pyobon (170), Sydney, Australia
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Oct 4, 2008  
Dark chocolate brown with plenty of beige head. No remarkable aroma. Medium body and carbonation. Sweet malt with miscellaneous other flavours giving some complexity. Strong and drinkable but unremarkable.


ska (55), Italy
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/517/20
Sep 25, 2008  
33cl bottle, dark golden colour, small brownish head, caramel malt, brown sugar and dark fruits aroma with alcohol and metallic notes, very sweet flavor with citrus sour notes, medium body, metallic and alcohol finish, easy drinkable for a 10% abv


 harrisoni (5331), Ashford, Kent, England
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/510/20
Sep 20, 2008  
Bottle from Dranken Geers. Reddish brown with thin beige head. Malty fruity aroma. I suppose it’s a bit like a quad, but tastes more of a cross between a brune and a European strong lager. The alcohol is too obvious. Aroma of fruit and dry malt is attractive. Bit unsubtle and not enough body and flavour to support the alcohol.


 Beltramelli (463), Campinas, Brazil
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/518/20
Sep 17, 2008  
Creme denso e consistente. No aroma e no paladar, madeira, frutas vermelhas e leve sugestão de licor. O final é longo e levemente amargo. Delícia.




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