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Ninkasi Believer Double Red

Percentile
90
overall

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
1153.59/5.03.55/5.06.9%59Snifter, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
Brewed and dedicated to the believers of Ninkasi. Rich dark malt complexity is balanced by a plentiful hop presence bringing together perfection in every sip. Who knew believing had so many rewards.
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 drpimento (817), La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/58/104/517/20
Jul 22, 2009  
Got this bottle about three weeks ago at Sam’s in Chicago. And it’s pretty good beer. Appearance is ok: very light tan to off-white head and lace. Color is a very hazy medium brown. Sediment in the bottom says bottle conditioned. Aroma is hoppy and a darkish malt. Flavor is like some of the other Ninkasi beers much more interesting than the nose. Pick up a lot of maltiness, a little caramel, toffee, a hint of roastiness - tasty. Balanced. Body is good too - good carbonation. Finish is milder than the sipping flavor.


 humulushound (115), British Columbia, Canada
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Jul 9, 2009  
I was pleasantly surprised with this ale. Pours deep maple-red with thin off-white head into snifter. Subtle yet enticing nose of cherry wood and sweet blossoms. Taste is initially strong bitter with sweet malt, dates, walnuts, raisins and spice in the mid-palate with a silky, bitter-burnt caramel finish. This ale made me a believer and I would definitely have it again.


 highibus (429), Mill Creek, Washington, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/516/20
Jun 21, 2009  
Pours a deep crimson with fluffy off white head. Decent lacing. Huge aroma of some hops and alcohol. It is only 7% so I do not know where that is coming from. Deep malt charecter with light sweetness and some well balanced hop bite. Good finish. Not bad.


 chadje (130), Pasadena, California, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/512/20
Jun 11, 2009  
Pours a dark amber, copper with a nice tan head. Thick body to it with a good taste and smell.


 DiabolikDUB (143), Portland, Oregon, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/514/20
Jun 3, 2009  
Poured from 22oz. Bomber into Snifter glass. Pours a deep amber red that glows around the edges with a nice 2 finger light caramel colored head that lasts and eventually forms a classy ring around the glass. Aroma is a good balance of sweet malt, citrus hops and a touch of booze. Flavor has quite a bit of dried fruits and more of the sweet malt and ends with a light bitterness. Its medium-bodied and not overly sticky. This is a drinkable brew and enjoyable but there is just something about it that would make me hesitate before I decided to purchase again.


 Bier brauen (213), Bremerton, Washington, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/516/20
May 23, 2009  
Dark red amber with a thick medium head. Good lacing. Malty nose and good mouthfeel. Apricots, peaches, cherries, and a bitter hop finish. A quality brew, though too hoppy for a strong ale IMHO.


 anders37 (4613), Malmö, Sweden
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
May 10, 2009  
Bottle.Pours a dark reddish amber color with a small off-white head. Has a malty hoppy aroma with some hints of caramel. Sweetish malty hoppy citrus flavor with hints of caramel. Has a sweetish malty hoppy bitter caramel finish.


Beerme (20), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/105/57/104/516/20
May 6, 2009  
Bottle from The Beer Authority, pored a rich, red color with a medium head. Good lacing and a sweet aroma. Big, smooth malt flavor balanced by a spicy hop finish. I’ll have this one again and again.



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