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9998
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Brewed by De Dolle Brouwers
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Diksmuide, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution

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RATINGS: 1056   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.85   EST. CALORIES: 270   ABV: 9%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Oerbier means original, from the spring. This beer has been brewed in small scale (5 gallons). Oerbier is brewed from no less than 6 malts. Poperinge Golding hops in flowers and a special yeast which makes it a little tart, especially with aging. At the brewery we have excellent cellars which have a constant temperature of 8°C and allow Oerbier to age at its best. After a couple of years Oerbier tastes like it should have been blended with wine … Oerbier has been refermented in the bottle and contains a layer of yeast, having vitamins B. NAT en STRAF on the glasses means WET and STRONG, a warning for the 7.5 vol. alcohol content. The little person on the glasses is the Oerbier man, a simple creature who holds a brewers fork in his right hand, symbolizing the work and science, but looking to the other side, the result of all this, the glass of (Oer)beer. The artwork on the poster is a wallpainting found in Spain, (Altamira) and is considered by art lovers as being the best prehistoric art work (30,000 years BC). On the other hand we have Oerbier started in 1980, going on with the tradition. For more information on Oerbier's recent recipe history, see the following article: http://www.bunitedint.com/Products/de_dolle/oerbier-re_evolution.html

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 18/20
katerade (14) - Portland, Oregon, USA - FEB 1, 2009
Poured cloudy and amber in colour, medium tan head. Smells of wine and sour fruit. Nice fizzy palate. Good stuff.

4.5
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
mbsmith (57) - Missouri, USA - JAN 28, 2009
Unique and worthy of an even higher rating than its current 98. Distinctly Belgian but a standout from its counterparts- is that black pepper and why does it taste so right? De Dolle has a great yeast- gives a mild tartness in the beginning and sours more as it ages giving it the character of a different beer as the sweeter fruits wane (or maybe their brightness remains but the sugar is not as prevalent) and acids take over. Both the older and the fresher are wonderfully complex and dance on the tongue. Having trouble finding this lately and it is quite upsetting! One of my all-time favorites. Amazing taste adventure every time.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
fidel (1302) - Livermore, California, USA - JAN 28, 2009
Pours dark amber, dark fruits, caramel, little nutty, little spice, little yeast, little chocolate.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
AgentSteve (1585) - SF Bay Area, California, USA - JAN 27, 2009
Pours a burnt caramel color with a tight bubbled finger thick foamy cream head. The nose is rich and complex, with a Champagne like aroma, dreid fruits, caramel and toffee. The flavor is definitely on the sweeter side, with caramel and dried fruits. Surprisingly delicate on the palate for such a dark beer and at 9%. Lasting fruit flavor.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
sdriessen (318) - Dunedin, NEW ZEALAND - JAN 26, 2009
Malty, milk chocolate aroma. Dried fruits such as prunes, dates. Sweetness of caramel and brown sugar. Hints of fresh apple and apricot. Lovely nose! Tastes of brown sugar, cinnamon, dates. Oak, earthy flavours. Surprisingly light on the palate given its complexity. Awesome.

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
BeerGestapo (754) - Mt.Joy, Pennsylvania, USA - JAN 25, 2009
Brewed in Belgium......Pours a deep amber color with nice carbonation and a fizzy white head. Aroma of spices, cherries, sweet malts, earth and caramel. Taste is of fruits, cloves, spices, wood and alcohol. The mouthfeel is robust and has a kind of chewy texture that finishes on the dry side. Wow, Another delicious example from De Dolle.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
fata2683 (2066) - Tucson, Arizona, USA - JAN 20, 2009
Bottle, pours dark red/brown with a thin head. Aroma is clean but has hints of yeast and oak. Flavor is dark malt with a plum juice ending. Nice.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
StFun (565) - Indiana, USA - JAN 5, 2009
Very nice brew. Pours a deep brownish red. Lots of aroms going on...yeast, malt, earth, wood, vanilla, even some fruit. Texture is damn near perfect. Flavor is deeply complex. Lots of dark fruit and wood, with just a touch of bitterness. Smooth and way too drinkable.


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