 DSG (1515), Tel Aviv, Israel
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 11, 2009 Updated: Jul 13, 2009Re-rate 6/09: Bottle sample. Thanks Yafit! Deep ruby color. Aroma of caramel, licorice, raisins and prunes. Sweet flavor of dark fruits, licorice, yeast, spices, demerara sugar and a bit of alcohol. Medium to full body. 7/4/7/4/14=3.6
(10/28/08) Draught sample at the brewpub in Santa Rosa. Nice deep amber color. Aroma of malt, caramel, smoky wood notes and lots of dark fruits. Sweet malty flavor with dark fruits (plums, raising, figs notes), caramel and light roasty chocolate hints. Rather full-bodied. Very drinkable for a 9% beer. 7/4/7/4/15=3.7
dalekliz (546), San Diego, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 10, 2009 On tap at Falling Rock in Denver. Pours a dark reddish-black with a thin off-white head. Aroma is sharp, almost sour, of malt and dark fruits. Big taste, of malt, wood, toast, dark fruits, spices, and brown sugar. Lingering spicy malt flavors. Very tasty.
Bier brauen (215), Bremerton, Washington, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Dec 31, 2008 On tap at the brewery. One of the best Belgian Strongs I’ve had the pleasure of putting my trembling lips upon. If beer could approach the sublime of deification, this brew would be the manifestation of its’ name. Wow!
illidurit (896), Santa Cruz, California, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 29, 2008 750 mL bottle poured into a goblet. Dark ruby brown with a beige head that leaves thick lacing. Aroma is sweet with a surprising tartness. Brown sugar, licorice, dark wheat bread, raisin, plum, banana, pudding. Flavor consists of a nice blend between maltiness and esters, accented with an oud bruin tartness and some phenolic spices. Very full flavored and full bodied, with the fine carbonation found in all RR Belgians. Awesome beer, and one that can go head to head with a lot of genuine Belgian strong dark ales.
padrefan98 (788), (San Diego) Santee, California, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 28, 2008 750 ml thanks to Jason for bringing this beer from his side trip to Russian River for me. Flavors of roasted malts and clove. Very good.
djtimeless (179), Florida, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 28, 2008 Pours out dark brown with little foam. Smells of burnt dark fruits. Taste of malt and spice. Rich complex roasty taste. Nice brew, not too sweet, but slightly funky. Great to drink.
carl4beer (406), Fairfax Station, Virginia, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 24, 2008 750 cork & cage. pour dark brown with big off white head. aroma is dried fruit and malt. mouthful is robust with big dried fruit and a crisp hop finish. nice Belgian but not a shining RR best.
ajm (950), Los Angeles, California, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 10/20 |
Dec 24, 2008 Tap at Falling Rock. I dislike this beer. Heavily malty an GRAINY in the aroma and flavor. Also tastes of char, bourbon barreling, and olives that have the skin of concord grapes. Color lacks the brightness a dark Belgian should have.
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