 GRM (1237), Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
Sep 24, 2008 Brown bottle, 12 ounces, purchased at Beers of the world (Rochester), via Karl Probst on Elvis’s death 2008, savoured on Sepetember 24 2008; eye: copper, clear, average effervescence, voluminous beige head that falls and turns into a tiny ring; no lacing; nose: molasses, candied fruits, liquorice, alcohol, light smoke, malt; mouth: molasses, candied fruits, alcohol warmth, malt remains present throughout the sip, spices, hops makes a surprise appearance just prior to the finale, juniper, velvety finale in caramel malt with a good presence of molasses and juniper, medium-full body, lightly sweet and bitter, creamy, foamy; overall: quite likable
FRANÇAIS
Bouteille brune, 12 onces, achetée chez Beers of the world (Rochester), via Karl Probst à la mort d’Elvis 2008, savourée le 24 septembre 2008; œil : cuivrée, claire, effervescence moyenne, mousse beige abondante qui tombe et se transforme en un petit anneau, pas de dentelle; nez : mélasse, fruits confits, réglisse, alcool, léger fumé, malt; bouche : mélasse, fruits confits, chaleur d’alcool, malt demeure toujours présent durant toute la gorgée, épices, houblon fait une apparition surprise juste avant la finale, genièvre, finale velouté en malt caramel avec une bonne présence de mélasse et genièvre, corps moyen-corsé, légèrement sucrée et amère, crémeuse, mousseuse; en résumé : bien aimé
Beerman6686 (1266), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Sep 20, 2008 Poured a reddish light brown color with an off white head. Aroma was of sweet candy sugar and some spices. Flavor was really sweet and spicey, very complex for a belgian
Hinez57 (129), Clinton, Mississippi, USA
Sep 20, 2008 Sweetness in the aroma, mild molasses and heavy caramel aroma. Huge tan head tops this reddish brown ale. Nutty caramel flavors mingle with dates, black currants, and dark fruits with a spicy finish. Complex malt flavor bittered just enough for balance. Clean sweet finish and full mouth feel. Wonderful beer, a flavor explosion, addictive, nothing bad to say here!
IDunno19 (78), Ames, Iowa, USA
Sep 15, 2008 More like a fine wine than a great beer (though equally a great beer) the novelty of my first corked beer is what turned me on and I was impressed. Pours a dark purple/brown with a great fluffy head. Aromas of wine with that deep alcohol taste that all beer should have. Complex flavor that was hard to place but vinous, sweet with a hint of dark chocolate, and velvety on the finish. Good Americanized Belgian.
cakanator (41), Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
Sep 14, 2008 Last had at Ommefest. Just as I remember it being such a great all around beer, great color and aroma. Plenty of spices and slightly sweeter aromas with nice dry finsh, so good.
bigtaster (184), Grand Rapids, USA
Sep 13, 2008 Pours opaque golden brown with medium white head. Bannana and carmel yeasty aroma. Dry yeast, tobacco, caramel. Not as much complexity as I have expected.
alexkeil (20), New York, USA
Sep 10, 2008 This beer is so good especially when considering the price...it pours a very attractive red copper color, full tan head with good retention, complicated aroma, a layered and complex taste: fruits, raison, hints of chocolate, spice, smoke; a clean neat finish - if it was slightly smoother with a stronger finish it would have been a perfect score for me
Indulgence (141), Ajo, Arizona, USA
Sep 6, 2008 Gorgeous deep, almost opaque, red mahogany color, tan light effervescent head with orange highlights, thin, tiny bubbles, good retention and lacing... aromas of sweet, candied fruits, vinous wine grapes, dark raisins, yeast esters and fresh bread. So smooth! Complex flavors of toffee, floral hops, light and dark fruits, chocolate covered raisins and a long finish that ends on a caramel note - truly a layered beer, as iit warms the ambiance changes and the beer reimagines itself, iImpressive example of the Belgian style being made by an American company and a very satisfying experience.
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