 Beerlando (1255), Orlando, Florida, USA
Nov 10, 2007
Clear, dark cranberry-brown body. There’s a massive, billowing, cream colored head that shows excellent retention. Tons of random lace splotches cover the glass. The aroma shows heavy molasses up front, with figs, caramel, root beer, honey and dark raisons. The scent is very malty, with just a touch of floral hops. The flavor is based on sweet, malty caramel, with cream, an array of dark fruits, honey, flowers, and even a hint of hazelnuts. The mouthfeel is intensely lively, and probably overly so. Medium bodied. The sweet and slightly sour finish was moderate in duration. Pretty solid brew.
Borresteijn (505), Amstelveen, Netherlands
Aug 11, 2008 On tap. Dark brown, big beige head. Aroma of dark chocolate, roasted malts, caramel. Flavour is soft malts, dark chocolate, caramel sweetness balanced by a nice dry finish. Mouthfeel is like chocolate milk. Improved version of the Vlaemse bock.
plovmand (500), Helsinge, Denmark
Aug 3, 2008 Bottle. Poured brown with a fluffy beige head. Aroma is dark fruits and caramel. Flavour is malty with a good spicy feeling. Long spicy aftertaste.
faroeviking (4134), Faroese Beer Republic über, Denmark
Aug 1, 2008 Botella, courtesy of Plovman. Deep brown colour. Good malty aroma with yeast and spice. Good mouthfeel. Sweet malty and caramellic spiced wheaty flavour.
BoBoChamp (633), Gent, Belgium
Jul 26, 2008 33cl, from De Hopduvel Gent, complex, yet easy to drink, hazy, good head, nice brew
oteyj (322), Canterbury, New Hampshire, USA
Jul 26, 2008 Pours dark reddish brown with big beige head. Aromas are powerful- lots of raisin and prune, with molasses and honey. Tons of fruity esters- banana, raspberry, and apricot. Some clove, ginger, and nuttiness in there as well. Flavor is very sweet at first, with lots of dark fruit and brown sugar. Then turns slightly acidic with a sharp sense to it. Palate isn’t completely full- some smooth texture subsiding into some prickly and almost sharp acidity. Finish is quite dry. A decent offering, but nothing fantastic.
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