 estoppel (1028), Buffalo, New York, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 13, 2002 Sort of a Rochefort Lite (and that’s a compliment, of sorts). I wish that I was better at identifying these flavors (maybe cookie dough?) but something about the nose and my first impressions really reminded me of Rochefort 10, albeit with less oomph. Not quite hall-of-fame caliber (sorry, couldn’t resist), but a terrific pseudo-trappist, especially considering the price. Incredibly, they carry this in many supermarkets here in western New York.
austinpowers (2828), New York, New York, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
May 24, 2002 Drinkable and almost as smooth as the Golden Monkey. I liked this one a lot. A hearty copper color followed by a taste of a gentle, astringent Belgian ale.
gws57 (1138), Saint Charles, Illinois, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 18/20 |
Aug 12, 2005 Updated: Aug 4, 2006Had this one bottled from DeKalb, Illinois. Cloudy, dark amber color with a thick tan head. Very complex nose; hints of citrus and other fruits, pumpkin and melon. Tastes equivalently complex, starts quite cidery and tart, quite hoppy but balanced bitterness, and finishes with bitter chocolate. Alcoholic in the finish. Outstanding.
Vac (2389), San Diego, California, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jul 28, 2002 A great American version of a Belgian Abbey Ale. Everything about this beer was great.
JCW (1262), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
May 22, 2003 Updated: Jun 9, 2007Reddish brown color, well okay burgundy, with a head that rims the glass. Aroma of yeast and fruit. Flavor of figs or prunes mixed with caramel and brown sugar. Dry finish. Good beer.
mds (2112), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Feb 27, 2005 bottle. pours a deep dark brown with a huge tan head. aroma consists of yeast, malt, cheese, various fruits, and perhaps a little bit of alcohol. oh what a glorious brew! sweet, malty, and largely complex. full body. long lingering finish. this is truly a great belgian style ale.
grant (792), Long Beach, CA/Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
May 26, 2003 Really a fabulous beer. The aroma is flat out hard to beat: vanilla, raisins, dates, and hazelnuts. Alcohol is present in just the right warming amount. Delicate yet robust hoppiness. A real winner. Really a great value at $4.25 for a 750 mL bottle.
mpbro (132), Stanford, California, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 8, 2003 (7Mar2003--12oz.bottle)
Very nice beer; surprising to see it from a US craft brewer. Was unable to take detailed notes. Sizeable, active, persistent head. Alcohol, plums, vanilla, and the usual suspects on the uptake. Sweet, but adequately bittered. Yeasty banana finish. Perhaps lacking a wee bit in complexity relative to the best. Still, easily in my current top 10.
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