Barrel House Vandermeers 00 Strong Ale

Formerly brewed at Barrel House Brewing Company
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Cincinnati, Ohio USA

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

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On tap at Barrel House. Poured deep red-brown, topped by a thin off-white head. Initially, the flavor was quite hoppy (pine) with candy-like sweet malts. Dark fruit, toast, caramel, and a woody aspect developed as I sipped. Rather tart. Needs more character, however. Also, this seemed to be more of an English Strong Ale, not a Belgian Strong Ale.

rating this from memory, had it a few months back. reminded me alot of a barley wine. very strong and very flavourful. strong malt and hop presence.

Thick with a nice dark amber appearance. Good strong flavor.

Tasted at the Barrelhouse Brewing Company Microbrew Fest on November 9. Dark amber color and a potpourri aroma. Strong and complex flavor of raisins and hops. This beer was interesting to the end of my 3oz cup.