 muzzlehatch (4424), Burlington, Vermont, USA
Mar 9, 2002 Updated: May 19, 2005
March 2002: I agree for the most part with Oakes on this one; its a solid, ’light’ Trappist, not particularly complex or distinguished and certainly not the best from this fine brewer. Lovely thick brown appearance with just a hint of head that sticks around; nice slightly spicy, malty nose; full strong flavor with a ’medium’ very balanced profile, and a solid warming finish. Not spectacular, but like all the Chimays a pretty good deal (as far as expensive Belgians go, anyway). 7/5/8/4/17 4.1
May 2005: 11.2 oz bottle, probably a fresh one. Fairly clear ruby-orange, moderate frothy-wet head that decays disappointingly fast...malty, lightly vinous nose disfigured a bit by a touch of burnt rubber, some sour spiciness creeping in...wet, malty, slightly citrusy-acidic mouthfeel, vinegary middle, bitter sharp peppery finish...moderate-to-heavy carbonation really helps this out, on the whole I find it pretty average for a dubbel these days.
cheapdark (1605), Monacatootha, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 9, 2008 Finally get a chance to do the notorious red. Bottle at the Hop House in Carnegie for $6.50. Very sparkley appearance. Hazy light brown. Good clean near candy aroma. Taste is rather strong and it doesn’t hide its alky content well. Very good creamy bubbly carbonation on the palate. Not as refined as many other belgie dubs I’ve had. Acceptable, none the less. Finish is a little coarse and difficult at times, somewhat like a strong ale.
tedovertu (132), Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA
Oct 8, 2008 Straw aroma with a little allspice mixed in. Rocky off-white head with tiny floating particles. Medium amber color, murky clarity. Sour initial flavor with a mild sour milk finish. Watery texture with a little chalkiness in the finish.
pj1855 (74), Eagan, Minnesota, USA
Oct 8, 2008 Pours a murky golden color with a small fizzy off white head. Small Particles. Aroma of spicy bready malts. Intitial spicy flavor with a sour finish. Watery texture. Pretty good beer overall but the Rochefort 8 and Westmalle Dubbel are way better.
JK54B (385), Finland
Oct 6, 2008 A 0.33L bottle from Alko shop. Pale fast disappearing head. Hazy pale brown colour. Slightly sour not sweet malty taste. Also some hints of licorice. Some hoppiness at the end. Some medicine likeness.
Wombler (27), , Greater London, England
Oct 4, 2008 Bought a load of these and found that they were best left for the best part of a year before drinking. Fruity. Spicy. Dark browny reddish colour!! Easy on the tongue. This one has grown on me over the years.
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