Struise Pannepot Grand Reserva

Brewed by De Struise Brouwers
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Oostvleteren, Belgium

2005 bottle thanks to cgarvieuk. Pours a light brown color with a medium tan head. The aroma is pure goodness, I could just smell this all night; sweet fruits, some mellow vanilla and wood notes, nice. The taste is excellent; tons of fruity flavors, like some pureed strawberry and cherry, yeast, some french oak flavors also. Awesome. The best part is the amazing mouthfeel; very creamy and full, and so very drinkable. The ABV seems like nothing. Give me this everyday.

330mL bottle. 2005 vintage. Pours a dark and murky brown with a small tan head. I was expecting far less carbonation due to the barrel aging, but hey what do I know. Aroma is just amazing. Very richly complex, a lot like what I remember of Rochefort 10. French Oak, molasses, brown sugar, funk, prunes/dates, old mashed up apples, a whole bunch of other more subtle things I can’t even describe. Flavour is, hmm, odd. One sip is amazing, the next is borderline unpleasant. The flavours come in waves. Starts out sweet then quickly turns very spicy and hot. The specific flavours reflect the aroma. Definitely some acidic feel to it, after the strange but intriguing funkyness. But then some times I’m hit with that weird wet dog characteristic that is oh-so gross. Not a dominating presence though. Nice dryness and a mild hint of wine. No major alcohol. Waves and waves of complexities that are very enjoyable. I can’t believe it’s actually 10% abv, there’s absolutely no alcoholic presence one would expect, it’s unbelievably easy to drink. In my less-than-expert opinion this might be better classified as an Abt/Quad. What a strange brew.

Bottle 330ml 2005 , Volo
Appearance: Murky brown ale with bright, light white creamy head.
Nose: Clean yet potent alcoholic nose. Ripe aromatic , high pitch fruity aroma with brown malt.7+
Flavor/Palate : Medium light bodied. Slightly rustic acidic with plum, brown malts . Earthy foliage follow up. Alcohol warmth at finish. Complex, but does not deserve its hype.

Bottle, vintage 2005. Pours a dark brownish colour with some red in it and with a pale beige head. Aroma is of dried and fresh bluefruits - plums. Also some vanilla from the oak barrels and a sweet and malty note of fudge and caramel. Really nice! The flavour is sour-sweet and malty with note of fresh fruits that are mixed together with unripe berries (strawberry and raspberry). There is also both a sweet note of roasted caramel and fuge and a hint of maturity. You donät fel the alcohol (impressive!). This is quite nice, but I do prefer Pannepøt.

Bottle, vintage 2005. Very dark brown with a small stable, creamy beige head. Vinous, roasted coffee and chocolate aroma, vanilla oak in rich portions. Vinous flavours, good roasted bitterness, tart fruit, some chocolate. State of the art.

Bottle thanks to GMCC2181, thanks! Poured brown with nice cream colored head. Aroma was oak, vanilla. spice, and raisins. Taste is fruity, oak, spice, and rich in flavor. finished nice and was enjoyable, with lots of carbonation. a nice beer.

Bottle (05) from brad. Cheers! Darker in color then I expected decent head. The nose was dark fruits... Taste was also dark fruits, spices, vanilla/oak from the ageing. Creamy texture, a little over carbonated but well balanced. Easy to drink and I enjoyed it but it wasnt as good as the original pannepot. Thanks brad, for the brew!

Bottle. Pours dark brown with a dense long lasting beige creamy head. Ripe fruit, caramel, spices and balsamico in aroma. Creamy body. Flavour is very fruity and vinous and it contains notes of vanilla, prunes, spices and a bit very pleasant sourness. Great beer indeed.