 JoeinUccle (624), Brussels, Belgium
May 10, 2008
Complex and indulgent beer, a fun experience. Almost worth the price tag. Shared on the sidewalk terrace of Moeder Lambic. Thanks to my friend Chris for sharing this, during the drinking of which birds shat on him three times. True. Poured a golden brown with tight tan head and yeasties swirling around with the bubbles like flakes in a shaken snowglobe. We’re not sure how old the dusty bottle was, but the nose had telltale madeira notes sugesting a couple of years at least. Nose managed to be both malty and vinous, with sherry, dark fruits, calvados (apple brandy) and also light chocolate notes. Inviting. On the tongue, the sweetness blossoms at first then reigns itself in, giving way to a parching dryness carried by very lively, pinprick carbonation. Backdrop is like the aroma: fruity, malty and boozy.
BoBoChamp (324), Gent, Belgium
Jul 21, 2008 75cl, exclusive brew, from De Hopduvel Gent, very complex strong beer, balanced, hazy, good head, very good, the best of the Bush-range, beautiful bottle, but very expensive, a topper!
gunhaver (541), Tampa, Florida, USA
Jul 15, 2008 Bottle, courtesy Tony at Oldsmar Tap House. Dark, hazy copper pour, big creamy white head, with spotty lacing. Sweet, ripe fruit in the nose, peach, pear, apricot, caramel. Zesty, some spicy yeast. Flavor has some slight mango, clove, banana, heavy malts, brown sugar, smooth spicy feel, with hops in the finish. Yummy. Very smooth and very drinkable. ABV is very well hidden, dangerously even. Very unique and very great.
techcommdood (2), , New York, USA
does not count  Jul 14, 2008 Absolutely stellar. The other ratings have done this fine beer justice in their descriptions, so a big "ditto" here from me.
Davecooks (1128), Bay Area, California, USA
Jul 12, 2008 Bottled. Aged three years at 55 degrees. Pours a burnt copper color with a huge ivory head. The carbonation of this beer is unbelievable... the beer appears speckled with all the sediment and carbonation bubbles. Oaky and fruity aroma (TONS of raisins). Slight biscuit notes. Leathery, bourbon flavor. More raisins, some grape notes. Very port-like in it’s flavor. Caramel notes as it warms. Somewhat sweet but finishes very clean and close to dry. Some alcohol warmth at the end.
weaselkenievil (295), Cheshire, England
Jul 7, 2008 Yet another kind gift from Mes. Smells like a tramps wet dream. Sediment at the bottom of the glass like dandruff on a geography teachers collar. Awesome. Really sipable for the stength. You can taste the wood, I don’t mean like in porn. Cracking. Belter.
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