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Urthel Parlus Magnificum (was: Vlaemse Bock)

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
2903.52/5.03.51/5.0Winter7.5%84.7Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
Bottle conditioned.
Brewed under direction of Hildegard van Ostaden, formerly at Van Steenberge, now at Koningshoeven - La Trappe brewery.
With its rich foam, hoppy flavour and fine bitterness, Urthel Vlaemse Bock is a special ale with a high drinkability for lovers of the authentic Flemish brewing art. Vlaemse Bock as originally brewed for the winter, but is now available in 33 cl. (330 ml./ 11.2 FL.OZ.), 75 cl. (750 ml./1 PT. 9.4 FL. OZ.) and kegs the whole year. You can only buy Urthel Vlaemse Bock in the United States. This heart-warming dubbel of 7.5% of alcohol, traditionally top fermented and bottle conditioned flamey dark ale has a tastefully rich, malty, slightly sweet flavour. Vlaemse Bock’s very fine distinctive bitterness makes you forget the long cold winter.
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 NYHarvey (2154), New York, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
Jun 6, 2007  
Very sweet dark fruit, malt aroma with minor brown sugar and raisin notes. The head is a massive three finger affair and is quite lasting with a tan hue. Has a somewhat burnt/toasted flavor right at the fore like brown sugar and molasses burnt onto a frying pan. Quickly gets sweet, but then gives some dry cooked dark fruit notes before going carmelized again with some pumpernickel notes. Decent.


 mgumby10 (1858), Jupiter, Florida, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/515/20
Jun 2, 2007  
I wasnt aware this was labeled a dubbel. Pours a dark brown with a medium off white head. Smells of candy sugar, caramel, and raisins. Sweet and fruity smelling. Lots of dark fruit in the taste, typical of dubbels. Pretty sweet and flavorful, some molasses and raisins make up the rest of the flavors. Fairly smooth and easy to drink. I was pleasantly surprised.


 robertsreality (2460), Minnesota, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/514/20
May 30, 2007  
Dark Brick Red Color with Sandy Head. Vinous Bready Nose, With Raisin and Fruit Notes as Well. Medium to Heavy Mouthfeel..Creamy with Carbonation Interruption..An Overall Dry Dark Bread Note Coats the Back of the Mouth...With Sweet Dry Malt Flavor, Yeast, Dried Fruit and Raisins....Overall a Nice Sipping Session Belgian.


 dmac (1468), Toms River, New Jersey, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/56/104/514/20
May 29, 2007  
750 ml bottle shared with rebelbeerguy. Poured dark brown with a slight hint of orange and a large off white head. Aroma was nice with dark fruit, raisins, and sugar being present. Flavor didn’t live up to the aroma and although similar it just wasn’t strong enough. Slight alcohol warming on the very back of my throat. Pretty good beer but for the money there are many better options.


 redlight (1475), Winter Park, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/516/20
May 26, 2007  
Clean caramel aroma, with a little brown sugar, and a metalic smell. Pours dark brown with a nice tan head. Rich roasted flavor with caramel malts, and molasses, clean yet roasted finish. An interesting change for a Dubbel. Not bad.


 SSSteve (2073), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/103/516/20
May 26, 2007  
pours a very dark cloudy brown with a large light tan colored head. sweet caramel, nuts, grapes, and yeast in aroma. flavor has notes of caramel, nuts, and grapes. palate is very carbonated and medium-light bodied and keeping it from being great. somewhat bitter for a dubbel.


 johnadam2002 (529), Hainesport, New Jersey, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/516/20
May 25, 2007  
Poured a dark ruby red almost brown with a white head. Aroma of sweet caramel malt, fruit, and alcohol. Taste was much of the same. Very sweet.


 Funknmilla (595), Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
May 24, 2007  
On tap at Monks Cafe...Dark brown body...brown frothy head...aroma is almost cab-like...caramel malt flavor..brown sugar...creamy with a slight hop bitterness, faint and blended just so ,"i like that!"...a bit of baking cocoa finish leaves you wanting more...alcohol is well disguised as well



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