 Kasteelfreak (341), Fallbrook, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
May 31, 2003 I think it's really good. Nice dark dubbel color with creamy effervescence. Kind of like Duvel, but creamier and darker. Very spicy with cinnmon and nutmeg.
zborgerd (186), Mchenry, Illinois, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 5/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
May 31, 2003 Beautiful red color. Little head. Sweet honey smell. Very much like Karmaliet or another Belgian, yet lacking in the sharp scent. Belgian style is definately an effect of the yeast. Don't be fooled by this brew though. First sip will tell you that is not the case. It lacks the maltiness of a Belgian strong ale, and is certainly missing the wheat and doughy taste. Hoppy and oily finish. Definately has that "American IPA" taste... Interesting concept, but it's missing some complexity. Alligator peppers leave your lips and tongue just slightly warmed. Perhaps some age will bring out more flavor and mask the burnt malt taste. Not excellent, but decent enough. I'll pick up a bit more and age them as directed.
Cobra (1066), In a van, down by the river, Maryland, USA
| 2.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 10/20 |
May 31, 2003 Serving size : 22 oz. brown bomber bottle.
Purchased at Whole Foods Market, Vienna, Va. on 3-28-03 for $5.99 each. Purchased 2, just in case.
Well, I don't know what exactly to make of this beer. It pours out a reddish brown color, with barely a hint of head. Lacing clings to the sides of the glass. A few yeast clumps in the middle of the glass on top. Aroma mostly of malts, like Arrogant Bastard. Smells a little like cotton candy. And Circus Peanuts. Very sweet on the palate. Smooth on the palate as well. Coats the tongue with a syrup-like consistency. Not much happening here in the way of hops, at least as far as I can tell. Certainly not 8.5% ABV either. More like 6% ABV, if that much. I'll throw my hydrometer in the next bottle just to make sure. Finishes very smooth. Not a true Belgian Dubble, by any stretch of the imagination. A good beer for now & then, however.
Zach Diesel (907), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
May 31, 2003 smells identical to NB Abbey, brown/black with a uniform medium sized head, clove spiciness and wheat notes along with a hint of choclate and a dry flat finish, overall don't believe the hype
fraternie (713), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
May 26, 2003 Ruby brown body, nice head. Fruity, tripel-esque aroma. Floral, dark fruit notes (grapes, plums). Malt is floral with deep, dark fruit notes reminiscent of Chimay Blue. Spicy body. Smooth, slightly herbal/vegetable finish, incredibly well balanced. ABV seems hardly present. I went ahead and rated this one without age, I have another that I am saving for quite a bit down the road and I have very high expectations.
Panzuriel (1001), Westerville, Ohio, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
May 26, 2003 Dark brow liquid with some ruddy hints. Nice latte colored full head. Dry hoppy aroma with wee hint of citrus. Dry tangy flavor that has a smoky and metallic thing going on. Spice in the allspice and nutmeg sort is evident as well. A nice solid beer, but nothing wonderful.
Eyedrinkale (3209), Astoria, New York, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
May 25, 2003 Updated: Nov 12, 2004Love the concept of the vertical. but not so happy with the coriander. Let’s hope it gets better with age or I have a case of shit in my garage. I have to re-rate this stuff in 05. Re-rate 11/10/04. After swillin on this stuff for 2 sessions at BBF, I have to say it did indeed improve. The coriander and pepper has fallen out making this smooth as silk.
bonvivant (166), Smithfield, Virginia, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
May 23, 2003 Beautiful copper color with hints of clove and nutmeg with a delightful warming finish....in other words, damn good.
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