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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: 1094   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.85   EST. CALORIES: 270   ABV: 9%
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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


4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
lgklotet (432) - Stockholm, - NOV 13, 2006
Botte at Spinnekopke. A powerhouse of a beer. Thick and sweet, alcoholic. Great stuff.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 15/20
CamdenD (825) - Madrid, SPAIN - MAY 31, 2012
Takes awhile to open, this one. Aroma is nestled in the glass. Nettles and spices dominate, love it. Rich malts and sugary undertones in the taste. Mouthfeel excellent. Not as stunning as the riserva but still damn good.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
deekyn (305) - Yosemite, California, USA - MAY 28, 2012
A - pours dark amber with high fluffy head that disappears. S - dark wintery aromas toasted malts, maple candy, brown sugar. Spices, cIoves and cinnamon. Strong bitter citrus when swirled. M - average carb trong bodied full palate beer. Nice warm ending. Lingering dark malty end. Interesting tang on the palate. T - dark toasty malts, maple and brown sugar. Tangy citrus, antiseptic, herbal , toffee on the palate. Lingering dark malty end. O - pretty good herbal dark strong Belgian. 7

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
omegamike (90) - York, North Yorkshire, ENGLAND - MAY 22, 2012
Pours rich amber with thick tan head. Aromas of mint, candyfloss, molasses, some herbal notes. Flavour is very sweet, thick body, burnt sugar/caramel, walnuts and a slight pepper in the finish. Very nice.

3.5
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
StephLJensen (15) - California, USA - MAY 18, 2012
Pours a deep reddish brown with super foamy, long-lasting head. Nose has hints of spice even mint, floral and dried fruit. Flavor has sweet malts and dried fruits. Very drinkable even at 9% ABV. Despite other users’ reviews, my bottle had no tart qualities whatsoever.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
SimplySike (138) - The Hague, NETHERLANDS - MAY 17, 2012
Bottle 33 cl at trappistenhuis. Poors dark amber with good white head. Aroma is malt sweet nice. Taste sour, good bitter, fruity. Nice beer.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Borup (2979) - Albertslund, DENMARK - MAY 17, 2012
Tap at DØE. Brown colour with a nice off-white head. Aroma and flavour of caramel, malt, yeast, fruit and with floral notes.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Vestergaard (27) - Aarhus C, DENMARK - MAY 16, 2012
10cl sample at Fairbar Aarhus. Smells like sweet fruits and flowers. Rather sweet. Taste is pretty much alike, but is really hoppy though. Easy beer to drink, but easy beer to appreciate too!

2.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
mutz (123) - NETHERLANDS - MAY 2, 2012
Donkerbruin, snel verdwijnende kraag die als een randje aanwezig blijft. Ruikt zoetzurig. Medium body. Smaakt zoetzuurbitter. Niet zo geweldig.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
BlackHaddock (1709) - Shropshire, ENGLAND - APR 30, 2012
June 2009: Brown 33cl bottle (9%) with very little life left according to the top. Teak reddy-brown colour and with a little haziness, my own fault, the huge tanned head that appeared as I poured suprised me and i took my eyes off the bottle and some of the sediment got out and into the glass. The aroma is so Belgian, the yeast smells just ride over you. Spicey, alcoholic and not very hoppy, just like the style is supposed to be. Rich and fairly smooth for a Belgian Ale, no bad traits at all. Very drinkable, but remember the 9% alcohol content before you go crazy on it.

3.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Gerbeer (137) - vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA - APR 26, 2012
From tap. Pours a red brown with light head. Light malt and dark fruit aromas. Slightly sour taste with fruit, wood barrel, and red wine notes. Well balanced.


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