 Lubiere (3324), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Nov 21, 2007
A clear reddish brown ale with a thick off white head. Aroma of sweet caramel malt, light rye and some chick pea. In mouth, a rather subdued but sweet malt, fruity, nutty, with light sharp hops, and almost no alcohol. In terms of taste, I would liken this one to a very malted brown ale, but lacks some of the body of a dubbel. Well done. Bieropholie import.
Ungstrup (11378), Frederiksberg, Denmark
Nov 18, 2007 Bottled. ahazy amber beer with an off-white head. The aroma is sweet malty with notes of pumpernickle bread and caramel as well as light notes of alcohol. The flavor is sweet mlaty with primary notes of caramel, but also a light note of spices. Thanks Alex (fiulijn).
Dorqui (1289), Brescia, Italy
Oct 3, 2007 Bottled 0,50L. Hazy brown color, rather dark and with light fizzy aspect. Adherent head of good resistance. Rather complex alcoholic scent with aromas of liqueur and stum. Round, soft taste with rumors of braced malt and cognac. A lot balanced with fine bitter content on the end.
boboski (1095), USA
Sep 20, 2007 Near perfect retention of a khaki head that looks like cappucino foam with cinnamon and cocoa sprinkled on top(sedimentary deposits). The body is caramel brown/dark chestnut/blood red underlying, beautiful. Caramel malt leads in a surprising nose that’s loaded with notes of starfruit, grapeskins, mellow yeast, varied nuts aplenty, light spicing reminiscent of cinnamon and cardamom, moderate lactic acids and low to no alcohol presence. The nose is very sumptuous and appetizing with good depth and no obnoxious flaws. The lactic qualities I could do without, but they’re interesting. Much more earthiness upon first sip creates a really earthy flavor and lends to stark balance and good quaffability. Lactic acidity is abundant and derived sourness is moderate, yeast is prevalent. Sweetness is mild to medium and fits just right. Ancient but not stale malt character is a touch musty at the conclusion of each sip. Bitterness is very low. The mouthfeel is super-creamy, carbonation is medium-high, the body is medium and thin at times. The finish is nutty and chewy, caramel and light spice lingering, lightly acidic and moderately sweet. Lactic notes and must are too heavy, otherwise this is a noteworthy attempt at a tough style, a creation I’d love to have again. Stylish and well-executed.
SoLan (1187), Orlando, Florida, USA
Sep 19, 2007 Courtesy boboski. Hazy dark brown/ruby/amber with a 1.5cm dense, creamy, frothy, light tan head. Aroma of toasty and bready malt, lactic sourness, airy and lightly zesty, dried figs or dates, subtle cocoa. Flavor adds dried berries, cookie malt, and a light dose of sweetness. Finish is a little tart, little sweet, and a little yeasty. Medium body, smooth, easy to drink. Solid dubbel.
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