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Smuttynose Gravitation 3.61 209

Smuttynose Gravitation

Percentile
93
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
2093.63/5.03.61/5.0Special8.5%60.7Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
Gravitation Belgian Quad is the newest offering in the Smuttynose Big Beer Series. This strong dark ale is brewed using a variety of Belgian specialty malts along with 200 pounds of raisin puree per batch. The resulting flavor is a viscous mix of dark fruit, rum, toffee and raisins balanced with aromatic fruitiness of the Belgian yeast. The beer weighs in at 8.5% ABV from a starting gravity of 23 degrees Plato.
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 Ungstrup (15430), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Jul 24, 2009  
Bottled. A deep red beer with a thin tan head. The aroma is sweet with notes of berries, malt, and alcohol. The flavor is sweet with stong notes of berries, caramel, and malt, leading to an alcoholic and dry finish.


 Papsoe (15109), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/515/20
Sep 5, 2009  
Bottle 65 cl. Courtesy of fonefan. Clear, orangey brown with a beige head. Intense aroma of sweet burned caramel, overripe fruit and yeast. Quite full-bodied, overripe fruit, vanilla and burned caramel. No bitterness in the finish but a warming alcohol. 240709


 yespr (12423), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Jul 24, 2009  
22 fl oz bottle. Pours clear and golden deep amber to red with a fully gone head. Aroma vague roasted and dark fruity. Spiced, dark fruity and roasted malt flavoured. Vague metallic note. Fruity and dark solid malt flavoured finish. Lingering dark malty flavoured finish.


 fonefan (11888), VestJylland, Denmark
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Nov 2, 2009  
Bottle 1pt. 6fl.oz.
[ Trade by VikingHammer ]. Clear medium red brown color with a large, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is light heavy malty, roasted, caramel, raisisn and plum notes. Flavor is heavy sweet and moderate bitter with a long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. [20090724]


 kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Apr 2, 2009    Updated: May 25, 2009

Date: March 21, 2009
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting
Appearance: hazy dark burgandy, creamy beige head, drippy lace
Aroma: sweet and fruity aroma, light earthyness
Flavor: rich and fruity flavor, dark fruits, touch of brown sugar sweetness, dark caramel brings out the fruityness

Date: May 18, 2009
Mode: bottle
Source: trade
Words: 3.6 to
Aroma: huge sweet fruity aroma, lots of fruity esters brought out by the dark caramel sweetness
Flavor: same rich and fruity flavor, perfect marrage between the fruity esters and dark caramel sweetness, light spicyness adds complexity

Aroma: 8/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 17/20
Rating: 4.1/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: ***+/4


 Oakes (8142), Kowloon, Hong Kong
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/513/20
May 25, 2009  
Slightly hazy amber-brown with little head. Some burnt sugars, wood and faint dark fruit notes. Possibly faint bubblegum and herbal hops. Quite sweet, with some unrefined sugar notes, hints of fig and fruit and slight smokey notes. Sticky finish. I like the malt flavours but this borders on being too cloying.


 KimJohansen (7149), Copenhagen V, Denmark
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Aug 23, 2009  
Clear deep red with a tiny beige head. Aroma had roasted malt, caramel and overripe fruits. Flavour went the same way. Finished sweet and full bodied.


 argo0 (7011), Washington DC, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Mar 22, 2009  
(draft) Small tan ehad atop clear red-brown body. Aroma is moderately sweet, raisin, some caramel, tobacco. Taste is sweet, cherry, raisin/plum, caramel, some chocolate. Sticky medium-full body, low carbonation. Enjoyable, but not really a quad.



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