 ElGaucho56 (379), USA
Jan 1, 2008
Oh man. 2006, trappist glass. Pours a murky chunky orange amber with major head; even after lengthy refrigeration nearly came bubbling out of the bottle. 2 inch thick off white dense head with icebergs for lacing. Nose is dominated by typical de dolle sourness, fruity tripel esters, fresh cream. Lovely and full on the palate, goes down extremely smoothly, initially a melange of complex fruits: pears, oranges, granny smith apples, simplifying to caramel sweetness tempered by oaken sourness and a suggestion of wooden hops. yeah, really really good, my favorite beer this winter season.
TeamTrappist (153), jericho, New York, USA
Sep 5, 2008 Tap at the Blind Tiger. Poured a red amber with a thin white head.Light fruit nose. This tasted like a barely wine. Strong alcohol bite with it. Very sweet and fruity with a syrupy quality to it. Aging seems like a good idea with this.
polomagnifico (418), Saginaw, Michigan, USA
Aug 29, 2008 Bottle. Aroma of raw meat, dark dried fruits, apples, yeast, caramel, spice, and dust. Large off-white head that diminished and left little lace. Murky orange brown hue with lots of small particles. Flavor is spicy, sweet, a little cloying, and a little bitter. Palate is lively and medium-full bodied. Typical crappy Belgian.
502Flavors (230), Kentucky, USA
Aug 29, 2008 bottle into wine glass for lack of tulip/snifter/trappist glass. Very active carbonation... the first pour was 75 percent head. It has a clear nut brown copper color with a big barely off-white head (some descent lace) and lots of little carbonation bubbles rushing to the top. Aroma of Belgian candi sugar, wheat, yeast, coriander, delicate alcohol, and pale malt. Lots going on in the flavor, and not in an overly flavorful/sweet syrupy or confused way - candi sugar, yeast, hops, plums, cherries, pale malt and more. There is a definite alcohol presence, but it is complex and delicious and warm, not biting and nauseating. I am not a huge fan of many belgians because I am not into super carbonated brews, but with a swirl or two this gy offers enough to tickle the tongue yet go down silky smooth with a medium to heavy body. Overall: one of the most enjoyable Belgians I have had to date, and I am sure it only gets better with age. A great brew (and a cool label too!).
plovmand (578), Helsinge, Denmark
Aug 29, 2008 Bottle 2006 edition. Thanks for sharing fonefan. Poured hazy amber with a medium head. Malty aroma with lots of spices and fruit. Heavily fruity flavour with spices like cinnamon. Bit sour with a good alcohol marker. Smooth palate that explodes in my mouth.
illidurit (398), Santa Cruz, California, USA
Aug 25, 2008 Poured into a St. Bernardus goblet. Dark goldenrod/grey poupon color with a sticky white head. Great lacing with ample legs. Completely hazy. Aromas of freshly baked bread, overripe apricot, raisins, and cinnamon. Flavor is very sweet, with banana and peach esters that melt into a brown sugar finish. Lots of yeast and spice, even a little hop bitterness towards the back of the palate. Full bodied, but even so there’s just too much carbonation. A couple of modest sips result in an appreciable belch. Chewy, caky mouthfeel, no alcohol flavors. Drinkability takes a hit from all the CO2. Very good beer.
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