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t IJ Struis 3.64 271

t IJ Struis

Percentile
94
overall
Brewed by Brouwerij ’t IJ
Style: Belgian Strong Ale

Amsterdam, Netherlands

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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2713.66/5.03.64/5.09%83.9Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Dubbed a barleywine style by the brewery, but with added complexity and a strong Belgian twist. A powerful, dark beer.
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 Gusler (2655), Tucson, Arizona, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Jan 13, 2002  
Deep and dark, fruity nose, spicy, sweet. Head is frothy and beige, lace in sheets. Start malt and slightly sweet, middle thin, finish has some hops, but mostly dry. Hearty overall, and is quite appealing. Acidic, moderate carbonation, decent beer Thanks Venom.


 VENOM (941), Connecticut, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/515/20
Jan 16, 2002  
Murky apple cider with a thick tan head. Aroma of pineapple and yeast and stinging spiciness. Spritzy body loaded with pineapple, star fruit and some floral aspects. Powdery candy sugariness. Lush, lightly carbed body with a tart/sweet candy flavor. Quite interesting. Note: re-sampled cold right out of the fridge and their was an intense aroma and flavor of caramel coated popcorn. Weird.


 CaptainCougar (5523), Rockville, Maryland, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
May 19, 2004  
Bottle best by 4/04: Hazy dark copper color with a dense and well-lacing head. Aroma is musty and bready with a touch of yeast and tartness. Body starts light and syrupy sweet with some cookie dough maltiness and a semi-dry warming finish. Decent complexity and hides its alcohol well, but could use a little more body and balance. Very drinkable though.


 hopscotch (5525), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/514/20
Mar 17, 2007  
Bottle... Saint Patrick’s Day 2007... Murky amber ale with a large, rocky, off-white head. Everlasting, creamy retention. Earthy, sweet nose provides notes of rawhide, brown sugar and wine with a whisper of acidity. The flavor has excellent balance. Sweet, but not cloying. Bitter, but not harsh. Acidic, but not tart. Medium to full-bodied with crisp (but not prickly) carbonation. Crisp, lightly bitter finish.


 skortila (2913), Bunnik, Netherlands
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/514/20
Sep 22, 2002  
Redbrown colour. Taste is a little to acidic.


 eczematic (1198), Sydney, Australia
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Sep 8, 2002  
opaque red-brown, like rodenbach g. c. prickly, yeasty texture combined with quite rich chocolate and cherry flavours. curious dried banana aftertaste.


 papajohn (1055), San Diego (Mira Mesa), California, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/515/20
Apr 19, 2005  
Dark ruby- brown color with a medium beige head. Aroma is fruity with yeast and an odd (prune?) scent. Flavor starts with red grape, prune, black cherry followed by some peppery spicyness and a tongue tingling, lightly dry and tart finish. 9% ABV not apparent.


 DavefromChicago (201), Illinois, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/516/20
Nov 2, 2002  
Somewhat rustic brown ale, if you ask me. Musty, yeasty, perfumy aroma - but aromatics are not as strong as I’d like. Minimal head, smooth, medium carbonation and mouthfeel. Lots of sweet chocolatey, raisins and apricot. Lightly bitter, alcohol flavor noticeable. As with most dark Belgian-styles, you really need to let this warm from the fridge to get it all. Good, but something missing...



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