 twitcher (293), framingham, Massachusetts, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Aug 8, 2008 bottle. Pours a deep, dark amber, with a small-ish off white head. Head clears pretty quick, leaves a nice layer and decent lacing. Aromas dominated by sweet dark raisins and figs, with some hints of yeasty tartness. Flavors follow the nose... smooth, dark fruity sweetness, plenty of sharp yeast notes, and a fair amount of booze. Palate is heavy, but clean, with very little lingering finish. Overall, a decent brew, though lacking in some of the depth often found in belgian dark ales.
zappafan99 (463), South Carolina, USA
| 2.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 3/10 | 3/5 | 4/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Aug 3, 2008 Taste 8/8 Bottle. Looks: Deep brown with a nice lacing tan head. Aroma: Dark fruit and grain, not very aromatic for the style. Taste: Mellow, creamy. Descent must from the yeast. One dimensional.
Cybercat (820), Georgia, USA
| 4.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Aug 1, 2008 Aroma is very enticing, more fruity than malty; I get hints of both apple and banana, as well as a touch of yeast. It pours a rich, clear, dark chocolaty brown with a thick beige head that persists. Flavor is fruity with some malt and a fair amount of hop bitterness, as well as a hint of burnt caramel. Texture is smooth and lively, and this dubbel goes down very pleasantly. This is a brew for sipping slowly and appreciating.
mwelsh13 (483), Maryland, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 3/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Aug 1, 2008 Deep brown and ruby poured with a nice fluffy head. Sweet aroma. No discernible aromas. Raisins, caramel, and other dark fruits in the taste. Some sweetness remains. A bit thick for my liking, but fits the style.
pojo41 (315), Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 1, 2008 Poured into a goblet. Nice hazy amber color with a pretty good off-white head that stayed for a while and left a bit of lacing.
Flavor of dark malt, cola and fruit. Alcohol is present in the taste but, isn’t hot or solventy.
Sweet malty aroma and good mouthfeel. I thought this was a pretty good attempt at a Belgian strong ale.
bboeckl (135), Grafton, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 31, 2008 Aroma of caramelized malt. Dark brown with thin foamy head. Good clarity. Bit of an astringency that is characteristic of some porters. Mouthfeel is velvety, heavy. Dry finish. Not for guzzling. Flavor is that of dark roasted malts, dark fruits and nuttiness. Great beer.
WesKBob (321), Bethany, Oklahoma, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 30, 2008 Pours an opaque dark red with a thin tan head. Head dissipates rather quickly, but leaves moderate lacing. Aroma is sweet fruit, like cherries, raisins or figs. Flavor is dark and sweet, with fruit and caramel notes. Alcohol is warming in the finish, but not overly so, considering the ABV. Not the best Belgian style I’ve had, but still a very nice beer.
Sparky27 (1608), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Jul 30, 2008 750ml bottle. This beer looks great – pours a deep clear reddish amber with 2 finger light tan head with spotty lacing. Nose is dark ripe fruit, caramel, raisins and alcohol. Taste is much like it smells. Sweet dark fruits like figs and raisins and brown sugar with a mild bitter alcohol finish. Medium mouth feel. A bit to sweet for me, but not a bad beer.
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