 Beerlando (1258), Orlando, Florida, USA
Jul 23, 2007
Rated 7/23/07. Dark amber to brown in color with some purple hues when held to the light. Fluffy off-white head that starts off big but settles to a quarter inch layer. Decent lacing noted. Aroma was heavy on brown sugar and rum soaked dark fruits. The flavor had that same brown sugar malty backbone, but the fruits became a bit more defined. I picked up some dark cherry, some fig, and some raison. I also got quite a bit of bread pudding, which lent some smoothness to this brew. The alcohol is noticable, but not unpleasant. A little sweet for me, but its not just an avalanche of sugar like many are. There is actually some substance behind its sweetness. Would make a good desert beer.
Gypsy19 (193), AMERICA RISING, USA
Aug 29, 2008 Nothing negative to report about this beer at all. I mean, this is a very nice interpretation of the quadrupel style. Sweet brown sugar, dark fruits, licorice, and whiskey flavors are apparent, amongst others. No perceptible creaminess however, unlike Bernardus 12 and Rochefort 10, making it different though not inferior. Large and long alcohol burn, more than to be expected for under 10%; a treat for us who enjoy the sensation. Overall, between great and excellent. Thanks Ommegang
BOLTZ7555 (447), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Aug 29, 2008 Deep crimson with hints of brown toward the center of the glass. Solid 1/2 inch eggshell head...foam night as tightly packed as others. Aroma of Belgian yeast, brown sugar, spice, and cherry. Medium mouthfeel...drinkable and not filling. Flavors of tart cherry skin, ripe sweet dark fruit, and caramel would make me return to this one again.
PaulHegedus (43), Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Aug 29, 2008 Bottle from Bev Mo, San Francisco, July 2008. What a wonderful beer, blended if I’m not mistaken. This has an aroma of cherries and dark fruit. The flavour starts with that dark cherry and moves to chocolate, dark sugar, plum.
tarheels86 (25), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Aug 28, 2008 2008 Version. 330 mL bottle. Fairly clear amber pour with a large, fizzly, cream colored head that goes down after a few seconds. Looking closely you can see the added yeast that dissipates and turns the glass slightly cloudy. First taste is spicy- almost a sting from the near 10% abv. The aroma is likewise nutmeg, cloves, etc. There are many fruit flavors in the mix besides cherries once you get to drinking. Reminds me a lot of Aventinus.
37steel (186), St. Charles, Illinois, USA
Aug 28, 2008 750ml bottle. Hazy amber brown with a huge off-white head. Spicy, fruity aromas. Sweet caramel malt flavors to start with a sour twang to it. Dark fruit flavors.
|
