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Abbaye des Rocs Blanche des Honnelles (Blanche Double)

Abbaye des Rocs Blanche des Honnelles (Blanche Double) - Belgian White (Witbier)

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 Percentile 
89
overall
Brewed by Brasserie de l’Abbaye des Rocs
Style: Belgian White (Witbier)

Montignies-sur-Roc, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
3473.53/5.03.52/5.06%97.8Tumbler, Weizen
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Commercial Description:
Blanche des Honnelles (1991) was originally very localised, and has since expanded beyond the boundries of the greater and lesser Honnelle rivers, from which it takes it's name. The Blanche des Honnelles leaves the beaten path somewhat. It has an amber colour which is after all the traditional appearance of the Blanches. It is also stronger (6%) than the Blanches that we know. Its taste is surprising and is not comparable to the brews with the same name that are now on the market. If the bouquet is subdued its first flavour is a stark dry sharpness against a pepper background. There is no acidity in this Blanche that is made with three cereals (barley, wheat, oats). It has a stimulating taste, leaving a subdued but refreshing final impression. Lots of character and curious.
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 luckygirl (1221), Boulder, Colorado, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Nov 13, 2005  
This beer pours a cloudy medium-dark yellow with lively carbonation and a thick head. Aromas include: spicy lemon/citrus, chamomile and straw. The flavor is well-balanced, bright and engaging with an average finish. The palate is moderately viscous and luxurious.


 Crosling (1854), Loveland, Colorado, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Nov 13, 2005  
Immense lasting froth above an unclean, orange body. Citrusy, fruity aroma suprises me seeing that this is unspiced, because to me, it stinks of orange peel. Perfectly carbonated body, which elevates flavors. Orange peel spice, with juicy tangerine and tang flavors, citrus fruits, tart wheat and an authentic Belgian feel.


 Murphy (1759), Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/516/20
Nov 13, 2005  
Nice large creamy head, sits on a murky orange body. Nice subtle dry orange peel aroma, some light spiciness as well. Good light and frothy mouthfeel. Very rich citrus taste complimented by some tangy maltiness. Slight sweetness and acidity balances this beer out quite well. Finish has some subdued minerals and earthiness that appear very late. Overall, a very balanced and well made wit that is saison-esqe, quite impressive.


 atpayne (615), Zionsville, Indiana, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Nov 5, 2005  
Pours a pale yellow with a large snow white head and quite a few floaties. Produces nice lacing. Aroma is of yeast and spice. Yease giving a bananna and faint clove aroma. Fairly standard aroma. A fruity grape wine character. Active on the palte, tangy, with some malts but an overall feel of tangy fruityness. Nice dry finish. Nice beer, decent complexity. Nice ballance, great finish.


 sunevdj (1753), Copenhagen OE, Denmark
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/517/20
Nov 1, 2005    Updated: Dec 25, 2005
An old favorite of mine... Pours a slightly hazy pale yellow. Lovely sweetness, with aromas of yeast, flowoers, wheat, spices, and some honey. Medium bodied. Slightly bitter finish.


 fluids (364), USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/516/20
Oct 22, 2005  
Large white head. Floral doughy nose. Honey hazey color. Complex taste comes in cheesey then caramel sprinkled here and there. There is some effervescence that tickles your tongue.


 Jukkabro (2981), Tampere, Finland
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Oct 11, 2005  
Dark yellow color, cloudy appearance. Little white head. Nicely spicy aroma with medium orange and sweet tones. Medium bodied. Medium orange and alcohol in flavor, ends with spicy and lasting orange tones with some yeast.


 BückDich (4765), McCall, Idaho, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/514/20
Sep 28, 2005  
Bottle: Nice hazy copper color, light creamy white head, light lacing. Nose of bubblegum and bright yeasty citrus. The flavor has a nice body, mild sweetness and a nice citrusy note. The finish is tangy, beautiful witbier.



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