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De Dolle Arabier

De Dolle Arabier - Belgian Strong Ale

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 Percentile 
94
overall
Brewed by De Dolle Brouwers
Style: Belgian Strong Ale

Diksmuide, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
6773.68/5.03.67/5.08%86Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
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Commercial Description:
Arabier is a pure malt beer brewed with flower Nugget-hops from Poperinge. It has the special dry-hopping taste and aroma, so appreciated by beer lovers all over the world. It is one of the two main beers from De Dolle Brouwers available throughout the year. Aging time is limited due to the fact that hop bitterness declines with age. Store arabier cool and dark and serve cool at 10°C.
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 Angeloregon (2024), Portland, Oregon, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Oct 18, 2008  
11.2 ounce bottle from Bottleworks in Seattle, WA--Exploding, cascading, Vesuvius, super carbonated head. 1/3 of it ended on the counter top. Hazy, orange-amber body with a thick three-finger meringue head. Sweet, fruity bubblegum nose with spicy clove and coriander notes. Yeasty esters. Sharp effervescent mouthfeel. Musky flavor that lingers astringent and attenuated. Sweet and musty finish. Lost of oniony and gritty hops linger on back of tongue.


 smith4498 (829), Miami, Florida, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/516/20
Oct 13, 2008  
Pours hazy golden orange with off white head. Belgian yeast aroma. There is defiantely more yeast in the nose than in the flavor. Moderate malty flavor with some hop bitterness that is not too overpowering. Slight metallic taste with a dry, crisp finish. Medium body with spritzy carbonation (same as all De Dolle beers I have had) and a somewhat thin mouthfeel.


 steview (901), Los Angeles, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/515/20
Oct 5, 2008  
massive white head that sparkles in great rockiness, hazy dark yellow body with light yellow highlight, and few random streams of beading tiny bubbles; light banana, lightly puckering citrus, definitely yeasty, and barely any alcohol presence; somewhat thick and oily yet fizzy and creamy; very good.


 NoiZe (1289), Mooi Zeist, Netherlands
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Oct 2, 2008  
Orange colored brew. Yeasty aroma. Flavor is yeasty too, fruity and tick, creamy palate. Nice one.


 MrChopin (622), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Oct 1, 2008  
I don’t think I’ll ever serve another Dolle beer below room temperature... took 10 minutes just to pour a decent glass on this hyperactive beast. Rich gold, the off-white head is mountainous. Strong spice and sour citrus nose, pepper, thick yeast... Wow is that dry and biting. Loads of bitter spice all over the flavor or grapefruit, , though it isn’t acrid like Oude Beersel. Super aggressive, this one makes Mad Bitch look like Gentle Housemaid.


 BeerGestapo (729), Windsor, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/516/20
Sep 28, 2008  
Brewed in Belgium !! Pours a hazy yellow color with a small lasting white head. Aroma of yeast, with a strong fruit smell, pears, lemons, and oranges. The taste is of oranges, spices and a strong bitter flavor. The mouthfeel is foamy and robust.... and the 8% is very nice too. Another refreshing example from De Doll. :)


 hirigalzkar (550), Stockholm, Sweden
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20
Sep 26, 2008  
Bottle. Yeasty aroma. Complex flavor. Fruity and spicy with a hint of honey.


 nightrider (370), encinitas, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/518/20
Sep 25, 2008  
Sampled at Delirium in Brussels on a loud, smoky and raucous friday night in September. The pour from the bottle was a cloudy yellow with a whitish head. Citrus aromas. Orange, bitter hops, and malt. Medium body with a very smooth mouthfeel. Long complex finish. Great beer.



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