 The_Beer_God (2838), Newport News, Virginia, USA
May 30, 2003
Had this at Kulminator in Antwerp on 5-14-03. 1997 vintage. Lovely deep bronze. Little head on this. Nice malt licorice and mustiness in the aroma. Wonderful taste full of pepper, nutmeg, and other spices, along with dark chocolate and maybe a hint of cinnamon and alcoholish notes. Finishes well with more spice on the tongue but with a more intrusive sweetness, which is good. Recommended!
MuttyD (67), Cambridge, USA
Sep 5, 2008 Took me awhile to finally try this one considering the 10 is one of my favorites. This beer pours a murky brown/red color with a thin white head. Floraly and fruity (apples and pears) aroma and flavor. Very smooth on the palate and extremely drinkable. Clean and lingering finish. Great beer!
Schultsc (407), Henderson, Nevada, USA
Sep 3, 2008 Light chestnut with golden highlights and a thin, off-white head. Odd, though not unpleasant Tequila-like edge (strange, yes, but it’s there in this bottle) with some nutty malt characteristics and a touch of alcohol. Interesting fermentation characteristics in the flavor that seems to impart a salty tang over a light, nutty malt profile. The body is very light, thin, and almost watery--though not negatively so--the 7.5% alcohol is hardly noticible which is quite a disappearing act. This beer is not really my thing but remains quite interesting nonetheless.
Straling (20), Amstenrade, Netherlands
Sep 1, 2008 Bottle 33cl.
Poured at 13 degrees Celsius.
Aged 2 years.
Pours a light clear brown/red colour.
Beautiful head, good size and lasts.
Smells gives away loads of fruits, varying from strawberrys to lemon.
Very mouthfilling beer, good taste, can find all the fruits that are in the smell again.
Also this beer is balanced excellent, tastes like the 8 and 10 Rochefort, but just a little less flavour to it.
Though I must say that I can taste the alcohol more than in the other 2.
mattmc1973 (112), Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA
Aug 31, 2008 33cl bottle, pours apple cider brown, with dissipating off-white head. Aroma of apple, pear, flowers, caramel, and malt. Taste is fruity and malty, with minimal hops. Creamy mouthfeel. Not quite Rochefort 8 or 10, but a very good beer.
BeerBunker (46), Burbank, Illinois, USA
Aug 30, 2008 Pours fecal brown with minimal head. Smells strongly of assorted fruits and malts. Very sweet taste, well balanced with good carbonation. Delicious lingering yeast and malts. Very easy to drink, but could use more of an alcohol punch.
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