 PilsnerPeter (1324), Flushing, New York, USA
May 13, 2008
Tap at Barcade: Nice hazy amber with a rich tan head. Evident Belgian character in the nose. Candi-sugar, figs, dates, toffee and other dark Belgian malt notes; inviting. Creamy body with tight carbonation that becomes more tamed as it sits and warms. Mild citric notes upfront, giving off some citrus fruit subtleties. Then comes the dark Belgian malt character giving way to figs, prunes, slightly sticky brown sugar sweetness, and a more spicy finish of clove and moderate peppery alcohol. Fairly solid American example of the style.
juiceisloose (281), Orlando, Florida, USA
Jul 22, 2008 Pours a dark reddish brown color with a thin off white head that settles to nice film. The aroma shows notes of dark fruit, caramel malts, plums, raisins, and a hint of some hops. The flavor is big and complex of plums, raisins, caramel and other dark malts. The hops try to come through, but are pushed aside by all the malts and alcohol. Medium bodied with near perfect carbonation and a smooth mouthfeel. This one was nice and complex with all the flavors and a sweet, warming finish. A nice easy drinking quad that I will definitely get again.
jeckenroth (45), Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA
Jul 20, 2008
Pours light brown with a thick slightly off white head. The head has the thickness of well beaten eggs. Tremendous legs but disappears quickly.
Smells of apricots and spices. Touch of alcohol as well.
My first thought is complex. It took a second tip to get my head around it. Carmel and maple syrup hit me first then malt and citrus. Warming alcohol at the end.
The carbonation is just right with a thick pour over the tongue.
A little sweeter than I would have liked, but very complex and interesting.
swoopjones (1048), Buffalo, New York, USA
Jul 17, 2008 On cask @ Pizza Plant Walker. Pours amber brownish color. Aroma consists of malty sweetness, caramel, sugar, dried fruits particularly raisins & booze. Pretty complex taste of dried fruits, caramel malts, raisins & boozy warmth. Nice fuller mouthfeel. Good beer
bierkoning (4636), La Tropica, Netherlands
Jul 14, 2008 Corked bottle. Orange brown color. Plums, flowers, lemon, caramel and a hint of maple syrup in the both complex and strong aroma. Very sweet, sugary but also malty flavor with maple syrup, caramel, plums, sweet grapes, citrus, licorice and warming alcohol. The complexity is there, but this beer is really a bit too sweet.
aubreya (653), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Jul 7, 2008 The color was amber. The head was fizzy and off-white. The aroma was hoppy and sweet. The flavor was sweet, alcohol, and spice. The palate was lively. The finish was warm and waxy/bitter.
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