De Koninck

Brewed by Brouwerij De Koninck (Duvel-Moortgat)
Style: Belgian Ale
Antwerpen, Belgium

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

[draught at lloyds in glasgow] like gold colour with a moderate creamy head which lasts reasonably wel. nose is flowery hops with some good malty notes underneath, caramel and there is some yeast in there as well. body is reasonable with a little hoppy bitterness and a very little sourness, im not sure if that is because its the end of the barrel but it lowered the beer a point for me.

Reddish, but clear, in the glass with a half inch of white head. Figs, perfume and raisin on the nose, along with some faint, rich malt aromas. A bit sour on tasting and a little bitter. Some fruit, but not very much stands out. While quaffable, this palate was mixed and short. Its sourness helps the ale stand apart.

on tap at D.B.A. in NYC. they called it "Bolleke" probably because that’s what it said on the tap handle, but I thought that the name refers to the ball shaped glass, not the name of the beer. color was brownish-amber, mostly clear, large tall tannish head, ironically served in a snifter after all. aroma was caramel malt and earthy bitter hops. flavor the same, some caramel malt, earthy hops. nice session belgian ale for the californians who wish they were in London, or vice versa. did that make any sense?

Clear amber body with a creamy tan head and big lacing. Aroma is very sweet rock candy and dark fruit. Flavor is very subdued rock candy, raison and doughy. Short somewhat fruity finish. Light bodied, thin texture.

Pretty good Belgian beer. I loved the burnt orange hue when the light hit the glass. The hops were awesome! They went from a floral to a standard euro hop taste accompanied by a nice roasted malt flavor. Finished out very smoothly without a whole lot of acidity like a lot of the Belgians have, that would explain the rather low alcohol content.

Pours crystal clear amber, thin fizz at top. Its got a dry, dusty yeast aroma. Flavor is mild at first and then vanishes completely. Very mild carmel and slightly buttery. No finish whatsoever. Not much going on here to rate.

Bottle. Amber copper colour with thin magicly disappearing head lie a magicians rabbit. Strange aroma, bit dusty and flowery. A little disappointing for me. Something a bit odd and chemical like in the flavour. Not terrible but up against some stiff opposition in it’s class. Kind of like Pedro Rizzo.

Dark amber/cider color; Medium slightly creamy body; Aroma of malt, caramel, & grain; Flavor of malt, hops, caramel, light fruit, grain, and some spice; Finish is slight bitter; Fairly well balanced; Overall, a solid brew.