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Hollister Belgian Dark Strong Ale


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An Abt/Quadrupel brewed by
Hollister Brewing Company

Goleta, California USA

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33.73/5.03.38/5.010.5%0Trappist glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
A Belgian style quadruple brewed ale with piloncillo, a Mexican cane sugar, and caramelized raisin puree.

 SamGamgee (628), Isla Vista, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20

Oct 8, 2008  
Draught at the brewpub. Dark brown with a fine beige head. Spicy yeast aroma, with some fruitiness and slight alcohol. Smooth, malty flavor with lots of caramel, raisin, dates and spice. the alcohol presence is integrated and does well to balance the sweetness. Full bodied, but the sugar does a good job of lightening it enough to be easily drinkable. Pretty solid quad, and it’s a shame that they still serve it too cold and out of a pint glass like the rest of their beers, this would be very nice out of a chalice.

 bu11zeye (3887), Frisco, Texas, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Oct 21, 2008  
(Draught) Pours a clear mahogany body with small beige head. Aroma of raisins, toasted grain, dates, Belgian yeast, and some banana. Flavor of raisins, dates, figs, and caramel/toasted malts.


 wetherel (1133), Carlsbad, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/517/20
Oct 13, 2008  
tap. Buttery. Medium sweetness. Lots of banana in the aroma. Alcohol decently hidden.



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