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Saint Arnold Divine Reserve #4 3.79 119

Saint Arnold Divine Reserve #4

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1193.85/5.03.79/5.0Special9.5%95.4Thistle
Commercial Description:
This is a Wee Heavy that one of our brewers has been working on for a couple of years and the final results are well worth the wait. The color is deep ruby on its way to black with bright clarity (especially considering it is unfiltered) and a thick, tan head. It has a nose of Irish coffee with hints of peat. The body is sweet and creamy--not thin, not heavy. Almost refreshing, if a beer this big can be described as such. Caramel malt, smoke, coffee and orange come in and out of focus several times as the beer moves across the palate, then it finishes with a light spiciness. We again used our St. Arnold yeast which added a nice layer of complexity to this already multifaceted beer. Enjoy at 45°F or warmer.
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 Ungstrup (15382), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
May 10, 2009  
Bottled. A hazy deep red beer with a rim of beige head. The aroma is sweet with strong notes of whisky - actually very sweet. The flavor is sweet with strong notes of whiskey as well as medium notes of wood, caramel, dried fruits, figs, prunes, apricot, and wood, leading to a dry finish. Thanks Papsoe for sharing.


 Papsoe (15103), Frederiksberg, Denmark
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jun 15, 2008  
(Bottle 35,5 cl) Courtesy of KAggie97. Pours a clear orangey brown with a beige head. Distinct aroma of smoke, tar and burned malt. Quite full-bodied really with plenty of sweet roasted malt, notes of Scotch whisky and peaty smoke. Very dry finish. Very delicious. 130608


 yespr (12406), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Jun 14, 2008  
12 fl oz bottle. Pours dark and hazy brown with a lacing tan head. Solid aged malt aroma with a light overripe fruit note and barrel accents. Smooth chocolate flavour, alcohol and dense malt flavour. Ends with a nice chocolate smoothness.


 fonefan (11878), VestJylland, Denmark
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/516/20
Aug 16, 2008  
Bottle 12 fl.oz
Clear amber color with a small, fizzy, fair lacing, mostly diminishing, beige head. Aroma is moderate malty, roasted, caramel, dry - fruit, oak, alcohol, peat - whisky. Flavor is moderate to light light heavy sweet and moderate bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium to ’medium to full’, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. (130608)


 joergen (8627), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/516/20
Jun 19, 2008  
Bottle. Clear orange red coloured with a small off white head. Sweet aroma of caramel, alcohol and dried fruits with notes of peat. Sweet flavour caramel and dried fruits with notes of peat and smoke. Warming alcoholic finish.


 kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Sep 1, 2007  
Date: 04/14/2007
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting

dark brown, wispy beige head, trace of lace, huge smoky wood aroma and only a hint of dark caramel, rich chocolate flavor, nice earthy hops, dark caramel adds good complexity, light smoke, light tartness, the rich chocolate and the earthy quality make the beer special

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 16/20
Rating: 3.8/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **4


 Oakes (8115), Kowloon, Hong Kong
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/517/20
May 26, 2008  
Bright chestnut. Agreeable nose with deep cherry, rich brown sugar, burnt blueberries. Sweet and soft, and a little bit sticky. Rich brown sugar again, creme brulee. Toasty finish. Excellent beer.


 KimJohansen (7135), Copenhagen V, Denmark
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Sep 7, 2008  
Dark brown with tiny off white head. Sweet aroma with roasted malt, whiskey, smoke and caramel notes. Sweet and smoked flavor with caramel, whiskey, overripe fruits and caramel. Ends with warming alcohol.



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