 vyvvy (1689), Hazelwood, Missouri, USA
Mar 21, 2007
Pours clear dark bornze with a light tan head. The aroma has loads of candi sugar, Belgium earthiness, brown sugar and licorice. Medium body that seems lighter than it should be with a grainy feel and a moderate amount of sharp carbonation. Starts with anise, spices, dark fruits and a small amount of dark candi sugar. Taste is sharper than expected. The finish is fairly spicy with some astringency and anise. Is this a true Belgium beer - no. It not a great example of the style, but it is quite enjoyable and well worth the price I paid for it. This seems like it should be under the vague Belgium Strong Ale label instead of a Dubbel. Thumbs up for a good beer at a good price.
Ungstrup (11164), Frederiksberg, Denmark
Aug 26, 2008 Bottled. A deep amber beer with a fast disappearing brown head. The aroma is sweet malty wtih notes of caramel and pumpernickle bread as well as light notes of cinnamon. The flavor is sweet mlaty with notes of pumpernickle bread and caramel as well as a light touch of alcohol. The body is powerful. Thanks Papsoe for sharing.
General_Gao (2509), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Aug 21, 2008 12oz bottle from trade with nearbeer. Thanks! Poured a clear garnet brown color. The head was two fingers high and off white. It reduced over a minute or two to a thin film. Smelled of molasses, subdued fruit cake, and a hint of raisin. There was also a faint whiff of adhesive tape. Medium bodied and slightly sweet with a delicate warming alcohol effect. The flavor was fruit dominated and included the likes of pear , black cherry, and plum. Baking spices were also prominent. A bit of molasses hid in the background. Not bad.
jameswolfe (95), Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Aug 19, 2008 A lot of things about this beer just seem off. It pours mostly clear reddish copper and smells of raisins. The taste is pretty sweet and malty. Too malty, and it doesnt really have that spice of an abby.
nearbeer (1237), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Aug 10, 2008 12 oz. Mostly clear, dark copper beer with a small head. Faint aroma of molasses, bananas foster and slight oak. Tastes of rum, banana, whiskey, raisins, oak, cherry, and a hint of brown sugar and molasses. Medium body is tingly with alcohol, light on the carbonation and dry. Some nice flavors, but they’re nearly knocked out by a little too much alcohol flavor.
Oakes (6853), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Jul 1, 2008 Bright reddish-brown. Plummy aroma with sour cherries, chocolate. Fruity and sweet, some bubblegum, light spice. Some orange. Some nice nuances but too sweet.
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