 WesKBob (124), Bethany, Oklahoma, USA
May 6, 2008
Pours an opaque dark brown. One-finger off-white head that dissipates fairly quickly. Complex aroma, with yeast and lots of fruit (tart cherry leading the way). I agree with the rater below that the flavor doesn’t quite live up to the aroma, but is still complex and good in its own right. Sweet caramel malt flavors and dark fruits. Medium bodied and a smooth drink, but that alcohol definitely gets you in the aftertaste and gives you a warm, flushed feeling. It’s a good beer, yes, but there are better ones of this style out there.
nelsonibarruri (51), Uruguay
Jul 26, 2008 Botella comprada en supermercado. Color marron oscuro, espuma color crema. Aroma excelente. En boca se siente el alcohol, notas de frutas secas, amarga, todo junto. Muy buena.
scotch4281 (20), Hollywood, Florida, USA
Jul 22, 2008 To me, this beer tasted like pitted fruit, which I like very much. I enjoyed drinking this beer, but feel that I should try it again considering I tasted it at a beer festival and was not on my game at the point I got to Chimay.
tlind2 (170), Helsinki, Finland
Jul 22, 2008 I could’ve sworn I’ve rated this beer here before. Oh well. 330 ml bottle. Dark brown color, tan head. Complex aroma of dark malts, stewed fruit and some alcohol. The flavor has amazing depth: sweet dark malts, raisings, chocolate, dark fruits, the works! High carbonation, medium-full body, well-balanced bitterness. I’d love to get my hands on an older bottle.
joeymacaroni (35), West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Jul 22, 2008 pours a hazy brown/red thick head. tons of caramel and dark fruit in the nose. taste is layered and very complex. rum soaked dark fruit, black cherry, brown sugar, candi sugar, and a slight but not overpowering bitterness. warm with a little kick from the alcohol. long, malty, slightly bitter finish.
Changed (59), Ithaca, New York, USA
Jul 21, 2008 12oz bottle. pours very dark brown, nice airy head that dissipates quickly, but sticks around throughout. Most notable qualities of this beer are: constant carbonation and an alcohol presence throughout. Smells of dark fruits, tastes of dark fruits(specifically figs), brown sugar. Despite the alcoho presence, it doesn’t detract from the flavor and enjoyment of the beer. Call me crazy, but this 9% tastes like a 5%, but feels more like 19% in my brain!
Definitely a fine brew...
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