douqep (4), USA
does not count  May 16, 2008 Bottle. I had this once and didn’t realize what it was. Had a memory of it being too overpowering. But, tried again and found it subtle, well balanced, caramel-like. Heavy but not too heavy, creamy, would probably go well w/ a full flavored mushroom dish.
 crowderm (111), St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
May 15, 2008 Pours a dark nut brown with no head. Aroma is pretty subtle - grapes, cherries, a hint of sharp spice. The flavor is big, and sweet - figs, plums, raisins, brown sugar. The mouthfeel is full yet dry and sharp, very nice, surprisingly refreshing. This is a good beer, no doubt about it, but I’m a little disappointed. I’ve got to say that I really prefer the Bernardus 12.
Todeon (51), Höllviken, Sweden
May 15, 2008 Bottle. Really big head that dissapears quikly. Aroma cis sweet grapes,raisins and port wine mixed with some fruits. Flavor is really sweet with lots of fruity notes with a burning alcohol finish.
CaptBier (202), Birmingham, Alabama, USA
May 15, 2008 Bottle. A very beautiful beer with a nut brown color which turn dark brown if you pour the sediment. It has hints of fruit in the aroma and a very good head. It is a very strong tasting beer with hints of fruit but also alcohol.
trevor211 (49), Seattle, Washington, USA
May 14, 2008 Wow. Pours a stunning dark ruby with a good, thick, off-white head. Aroma is sweet grapes, black cherries, port wine, raisins, figs and other dark fruits, melded perfectly with Belgian yeast and malts. Flavor is just incredible - takes all the notes from the aroma and adds roasty, slightly smoky malts, a bit of bourbon, and brings out the Belgian yeast a bit more. The mouthfeel is perfect - thick, full, but dry and not too heavy. It leaves you salivating, wanting the next sip. The carbonation isn’t overbearing. This is utterly fantastic - I will always want more of this beer. As of the tasting, this is my new favorite overall, beating out St. Bernardus’ Abt. 12. Just delicious.
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