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Val-Dieu Bière de Noël

Val-Dieu Bière de Noël - Belgian Strong Ale

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Brewed by Brasserie de l’Abbaye du Val-Dieu
Style: Belgian Strong Ale

Aubel, Belgium

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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
1743.42/5.03.4/5.07%56.2Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
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Commercial Description:
This authentic Abbey Ale is based on the recipe perfected centuries ago by the monks of Abbey du Val-Dieu.
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 Pinball (2685), Allerød, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
May 3, 2009  
bottle at home. cloudy dark orange with small particles, large thick good looking head. mild spritty, fruity, caramelly sweetish aroma. flavor is caramelly, balanced by a faint citrussy sourness, a little nuts, ends slightly bitter almost flowery hoppy. Good mild christmas brew.


amasero (8), Spain
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3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Mar 25, 2009  
Intenso color anaranjado, brillante aunque algo turbio. Mirando al trasluz observamos mucha sedimentación. Buena cabeza blanca, muy blanca, con un blanco nieve. Amplia, pero no demasiado duradera. (3/5) Muy equilibrada en nariz (como todas las Val-Dieu), aunque tira un poco más a dulce. Un tono afrutado destaca sobre el resto. (7/10) La gasificación inicial desaparece pronto, la sensación en boca es buena, pero breve. Gasificación media-baja, cuerpo medio. (3/5) Sabor algo dulce, afrutada, con un largo final. El alcohol no se encuentra en la boca, queda totalmente oculto por el sabor dulce. El regusto no es seco, ni aún ahí se nota algún otro tono desagradable, solo un ligero amargor a lúpulo. (7/10)


 gunnar (486), Sandnes, Norway
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
Feb 5, 2009  
Dark amber hazy appearance. Big creamy long lasting head. Fruit and roasted malt aroma.Tastes of brown sugar and christmas spices. Yummi.


 altonbrownd (1862), Amsterdam, Netherlands
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/514/20
Jan 12, 2009  
Bottle from Delhaize. Bright orange colour. Nice sweet aroma. Taste of orange, caramel, roasted malt. Warming and utterly-drinkable. A nice beer.


 martinboer (118), Amsterdam, Netherlands
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/56/104/514/20
Jan 2, 2009  
Bottle from Delhaize. Bright orange colour. Nice sweet aroma. Taste of orange, caramel, roasted malt. Warming and utterly-drinkable. A nice beer.


 BartC (398), Lichtaart, Belgium
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Dec 27, 2008  
Dark amber beer with fruity nose. Flavor of roasted malt and caramel. Notes of alcohol at the end.


 Quack-Duck (3128), Bodensee/Schwarzwald, Germany
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/512/20
Dec 23, 2008  
bottle. Hazy copper-brown colour, mid-sized beige head. Malty nose. Medium-bodied, flavours of malt, roasetd malt, chocolate, caramel, maple syrup and raisin. Nice one.


 Borresteijn (1347), Amstelveen, Netherlands
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/58/103/516/20
Dec 15, 2008  
Bottle at home. Dark amber colour, off-white head. Aroma is typical of a belgian amber ale, a bit metallic, caramel, malts and some dark fruits. Flavour is soft and sweet, caramel, malts, some spices, a bit of yeast. Slightly dry alcohol finish. Smooth mouthfeel, medium to fullbodied. Enjoyable brew.



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