 hotstuff (3038), Indiana, USA
May 15, 2008
Bottle. Mediium sized fizzy off-white head with a bit of a yellow tint to it that mostly diminished, one ring of lacing, hazy, very little carbonation, and an amber hue. The aroma was sugary, sweet, spicy, citrus hops, malty, hint of clove, and fruity. The flavor was sweet, grapefruit, citrus hops, some spicyness, acidic, malt, some caramel, and somewhat vinuous but not overly so considering the ABV. Semi-dry finish. Tingly, warming mouthfeel and medium in body. The aroma outdid the flavor with this bottle which was unfortunate as I was looking forward to this beer. Definitely not over-the-top hops given the style which quite surprised me. I’m not sure what all the hype has been about with this beer??
arjoseph (540), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Aug 30, 2008 Bottle into Corsendonk tulip; purchased at Discount, Milwaukee. Pours with a fairly large off-white head over an opaque reddish-brown orange beer. Head leaves a nice frilly lacing and dissipates slowly. Smells more malty and cider-y than I expected; the citrus of the hops are there, but they are submersed below yeast, creamy malts, white pepper, and some other spiciness that I can’t identify. The alcohol comes through a little bit too. It’s probably the yeast, but this definitely smells Belgian. Smooth and full, wow; this is thick. Overall impression: like a heavily hopped Belgian Strong. The malts dominate, are fruitcake and spiced apricot, round and refreshing and slightly overripe. Finish starts peppery, then the IBUs emerge from the thick body and start to bitter it and dry it out. The hops add a tang on the end that I like, approaching the grapefruit citrus of a west coast IIPA. Ultimately: weird. I think Chouffe’s IPA Tripel might be a more successful blend of continents. The Belgian characteristics swamp the hoppy goodness that IIPAs usually front; maybe a casualty of its own ambition.
alexanderj (1229), San Diego, California, USA
Aug 26, 2008 Bottle; poured a hazy orange color with a huge off white head with strong lasting power. Aroma of citrus, flowers, beligan yeast and fruit. Flavor was dominated by flowers and yeast; some fruit. A bit dry; lacking a whole lot of sweetness. Some fruit and citrus as well. Easy drinking for the style, but not quite as flavorful.
Nightfall (308), Athens, Greece
Aug 25, 2008 33cl Bottle found at Beer Paradise in Holstebro. Hazy amber color with a rich and thick off whiote head that lasts. Lots of hops in tha aroma with citric fruit touches. The flavor is malty with fruit notes. Very nice
MrRomero (1881), Wiesbaden-Biebrich, Germany
Aug 25, 2008 33cl bottle: poured dark orange with a very large off white head. Yeasty, fruity aroma. Mild citrus,Juicy Fruit gum. Unmistakeably Belgian. Dry flavor with big fruit notes, bitter hops, prickly carbonation. Bitter fnish. Not an American IIPA. Very little sweetness. Great lasting head and lacing all the way down. Very good.
GonZoBeeR (1994), ste-Eulalie, Quebec, Canada
Aug 24, 2008 Aroma:very fruity,mixe of tropical fruti and dark fruit...
Appearance:Hazy opaque brown-amber,huge head...
Flavor:caramel fruity,mixe of dark and tropical fruit..
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