Delbomber (387), Philadelphia, USA Apr 27, 2002 Slightly underwhelming...starchy, artificial aroma with citrus accents wafting above the golden yellow, cloudy body. Flavors were robust but off-balance, imparting an overall impression of unfinished business. Not very smooth, the lemon rind, grapefruit, and plantain flavors took a backseat to the overwhelming watery nature. Sharp and somewhat tangy, I wouldn’t refuse this were it offered to me, but what kind of a complement is that?
MrRain (305), O’Fallon, Illinois, USA Aug 31, 2008 Bottle poured into a tumbler. DDA pours very murky and the color of tarnished brass. The head is huge and creamy. This beer smells like sweet melons but has an acidic hay smell as well. The hay is present in the taste as well. This is a unique-tasting beer. I like it but it is quite different than what I anticipated. fredandboboflo (500), East Setauket, New York, USA Aug 28, 2008 Bottle, at least a year old. Aroma very malty with melons, dark fruits, citrus fruits, musty, light fruit syrup/light citrus-fruit juice. Flavor rather astringent with lots of alcohol, very reminiscent to me of fresh Stille Nacht. Fresh, aged, De Dolle continues to be a miss for me. LilBeerDoctor (501), East Setauket, New York, USA Aug 28, 2008 Bottle. I don’t know how old this bottle is, but it had been sitting at my local bottle shop for at least 2 years, so that’s how old I’m going to estimate that it is. Pours a cloudy brown with no head, just some bubbles. Aroma is quite pungent, lots of raisin and alcohol. Flavor is not as pungent as the aroma, sort of a mellowed combination of the above. Kind of one dimensional and bland and too strong. Not a fan. paiste2002 (24), Saugus, California, USA Aug 24, 2008 Orange hazy in color. aroma of herbs, coriander and spices. Very carbonated.
Taste is slightly sour yet sweet and some spice. Finish is a bit bitter. Over all a really good beer from one of my favorite brewers. bee__R (31), Cantù, Italy Aug 23, 2008 Bottle. Overflowing white head, very persistent, medium sized (the waitress claimed it was because the sudden change of temperature).Orange and hazy beer. Good hoppy-erbaceous aroma, with spicy notes. Medium body. taste is bitter (hop), intense and long lasting. Just a little sweet. Alcohol totally hidden.
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