 hapjydeuce (773), Del Mar, California, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
May 15, 2009 On tap at Blind Lady in Normal Heights, San Diego. Can’t believe it took me this long to try this beer, considering its all over the place in San Diego County. Cloudy dark brown color with a weak head for a tap serving. Sweet, malty aroma with noticeable raisin, plum and candy sugar. Lots of dark fruit in the flavor, with toffee and some apple. Ends a bit cloying, but maintains a decent balance. Medium bodied, with the alcohol showing through. Pretty tasty.
Finn (1510), Tromsø, Norway
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
May 11, 2009 Bottle 0,33l. Dark ruby colored. A large creamy tanned head. Strong aroma of fruit: Plums dominating. Inviting. Sweet fruity flavor evoving into a sweet bitter aftertaste. Dry fruity bitter finish. Alcohol shines through with it’s warming effect. KI=7
BREWMUSKCLES (1088), New Jersey, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 4/5 | 11/20 |
May 11, 2009 woody and vegetable in flavor. honestly the type of brew that i am not fond of. good moderate body and genuine in sweetness. the light and distinct tones of flavor discussed by so many on this belgian are lost to me in an overriding flavor profile that i cannot appreciate. will re-rate.
WVHouseofBeer (392), Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
May 10, 2009 Ahh, just what I was looking for. A rich, beautifully complex beer that has just about everything I want except for my favorite stout and porter qualities. A good, good one.
Aroma: Freshly melted caramel with a hint of dark fruits.
Appearance: As if aged on Cherry Wood, warm red hue.
Flavor: Taste of dark fruits, notably candied cherries, with a smooth caramel after taste. Yum.
Palate: A nice balanced body that leaves the tongue wanting more.
Overall: Got this beer for quite a price, but I thought it would be good seeing as how Old Rasputin is beaut from North Coast. Brother Thelonious can join Ole Raspy as another wonder to my mouth.
FishManLA (300), Abita Springs, Louisiana, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 15/20 |
May 10, 2009 There must be some commonality to American craft brewers brewing "Abby Ale". If you put a glass of this and a glass of the "Abby Ale" offering from the brewery located just outside my subdivision (Abita’s Abbey Ale), I’d have a very hard time identifying which was which. They’re extremely similar. You’d probably have to blindfold me too, though, the Thelonious is a little darker and more opaque. Pours an opaque brown with a big foamy tan head and lots of lacing. Rich fruity nose, with some hints of pepper. Taste of pear, raisins, banana, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and wood. Fruit with spice finish. Very good!
Gethinbeer (1006), Nova Scotia, Canada
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 5/5 | 14/20 |
May 10, 2009 From bottle. The aroma is bitter, fruity with spices. Great rose wood colour with a thin white lace. Rich flavour of spices, honey and raisins. Tangy finish with wood chippings. Complex ale. Lovely beer.
SAVertigo (15), Shillington, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
May 9, 2009 Bought a single bottle at Abes 6 pack.
Poured a nice reddish/amber color.
Smelled like your typical double. Raisin, slight hops, and some malt.
Tasted amazing. Better than Chimay Red in my opinion, could be my current favorite in the Belgian Dubbel style.
Highly recommended.
tokyogoat (576), San Diego, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
May 5, 2009 Pours a deep ruby tinted cola with a cola head. Reduces to a thin halo with no lacing. Rather unimpressive in the glass.
Smells of apples, yeast, and dried fruits.
Taste is better than expected. I like simple dubbels with a strong sweetness that can battle the yeast and sourness. This one does. The carbonation is there, tons of bubbles attack your tongue, and keep the flavors light, but bold.Sweet with raisin, plum, and brown sugar.
I like the mouthfeel, its a tad thin, but carbonation is there, the sweetness doesnt stick around too long. I actually really like this one. I just wish it had a look that made me feel like I was drinking a quality belgian rather than a cola.
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