 imdownthepub (5172), Banbury, Oxfordshire, England
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 4, 2003 330 ml Bottle Conditioned Ale. Wheat coloured and flavoured with bready yeast head and palate. Malt with perfumes, some citrus notes and lemon hops.
Zach Diesel (907), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Mar 1, 2003 smells like slice, giant head, yeasty, creamy with spritzy citrus finish, after staring at it on the shelves for so long it was kind of a letdown
drismyhero (815), Tacoma, Washington, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Feb 9, 2003 This was very similar to the Chimay White. Very clear, hoppy and refreshing until you add the yeast, then it's murky, malty and a bit spicy. The strong carbonation is a bit overwhelming, and blends with the clove-like yeast to give the tongue a rather dazzling sensation. The tail end of the malt and yeast leaves a slightly unpleasant bitter mouthfeel - and there is a rather acidic side the citrusy esters. Good, but not my favorite Belgian ale.
JorisPPattyn (5192), Antwerpen, Belgium
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Feb 5, 2003 Clear golden ale. Thick white head, big bubbles.
Nose is dry, hop-bitter, spices, maybe medicinal.
Taste is quite dry, but underlying sweetness. Spicey, fruity, yeast.
Mouthfeel dominated by the dryness, not very full. No adstringency. Aftertaste consists of restrained bitterness, building up, without ever fully losing the sweet founding.
One of Belgiums' better Duvel challengers. With the takeover of Louwaege by ScotCourage, probably due for extinction. See also Thouroutenaere. This bottle BBd: 5/04
argo0 (6978), Washington DC, USA
| 2.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 4/10 | 3/5 | 9/20 |
Feb 1, 2003 Hazy, soft golden body with medium white head -- fizzes on the pour. Aroma is apple and floral, some yeast. Taste is alcohol and apple, along with some and yeast. Finishes alcohol bitter.
SteC (128), Oostende, Belgium
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 25, 2003 I prefer this one above duvel.
The taste is more bitter, and there is less sweet honey taste.
beerslayer (753), New Jersey, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Jan 24, 2003 This Belgian is ok. The high ABV not to strong. Somewhat bitter and spicy flavor.
Kaya161 (1129), San Diego, California, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 27, 2002 Foggy blond colour with foamy, thin, white head. Heavy saaz aroma. Thin bodied. Dry hoppy flavour with some residual sweetness underneath.
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