Caskalefan (26), Bellingham, Washington, USA
Apr 8, 2007
Beautiful peach color along with a craggy, blooming head.
Nose, and taste of peaches, persimmons, pepper, coriander, vanilla, oak, and subtle bourbon. Most of all, the flavor reminds me of Krug Clos du Mesnil 1983, which was one of the finest vintage champagnes ever. This, despite the fact that this beautiful ale was not afforded the Methode Champenoise that Deus, or Malheur Brut underwent.The body is silky, and relatively sprightly for its weight, and the alcohol is elegantly restrained, and serves as a catalyst to heighten the flavor nuances.
This is a true masterpiece of the brewer’s art, and is well worth every penny of the $40+ dollars a bottle that it retails for.
 carruthm (434), Seattle, Washington, USA
Oct 12, 2008 on tap at duck island. clear golden color with a slight fizz in the body. the alcohol really sneaks up on this one, well concealed with a great balance of malts and hops and a lively fruit
Ole_R (1304), Oslo, Norway
Oct 11, 2008 Bottled@EBF 2008. Hazy golden-orange body. Tiny coarse white head. Aroma has an inviting fruity sweetness, apples and cherries detected. Also a scent of caramel, vanilla and wood. Extremely flavorful; lots of refined malts, acidulous fruits, mild spices and gentle bittering hops. Warming alcohol, and touch of oak and spices. Full-bodied. Lively, but still soft mouthfeel. Dry, fruity and spicy finish. Awesome!
alexsdad06 (671), Ohio, USA
Oct 4, 2008 Fairly large sample from 750 ml bottle shared by Tmoney99. This one pours a hazy amber color with a large beige head that leaves sporadic lacing. The aroma is rich malty, caramel, fruits (peaches, apricots,...), yeast, and alcohol. The flavor is big in many ways: big caramel malt presence, big alcohol, the oak does subdue some of the Belgian character and smoth things out. There is still the yeast and Belgian spices. This is a top notch beer.
Belgisk_Olklub (236), Viby J, Denmark
Sep 30, 2008 Bottle 75 cl. Fantastic aroma of a good cognac. Small rocky off-white head with spare lacing. Sparkling and cloudy amber/orange body. Light hop aroma of oranges, heavy yeast aroma, heavy in alcohol, nice aromas of peach, pear, apricot cask wood and honey. Spiced, fruity and fresh.
mugabe (183), Sweden
Sep 27, 2008 2008 bottle. Hazy dark amber, medium to thick head. Spicy aroma of cloves. Fruity almond flavour with licorice-ish finish. Nice body. Great beer.
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