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De Proef Flemish Primitive

De Proef Flemish Primitive

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A Belgian Strong Ale brewed by
De Proefbrouwerij

Lochristi, Belgium

bottled
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3833.56/5.03.56/5.09%70.4Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Also known as Reinaert Flemish Wild Ale.
Also known as Vlaamse Primitief.
There are 6 different labels and six different versions of this beer. All are similar.

The name refers to a description of the Hieronymus Bosch painting used on the label.
  • SPOON WHACKER - Released Fall 2004 - (Original Recipe -- 35 IBU's)
  • PIG NUN - Released Fall 2004 - (45 IBU's)
  • SURLY BIRD - Release Date: May 2005 - (45 IBU's, extra finishing hops)
  • PINHEAD - Release Date: Fall 2005 - (50-55 IBU's)
  • DEMON FISH - Release Date: August 2006 - (50-55 IBU's, roasted malts, and lots of Saaz aroma hops)
  • RAT RIDER - Release Date: TBD - (Recipe undetermined)


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 kiefdog (483), Tampa, Florida, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/518/20

May 4, 2008  
11.2oz bottle from Oldsmar Tap House (Florida). Pours a dense, cloudy, caramel yellow with a thick white head that settles quickly and thoroughly laces the glass. Aroma is sweet flowers, honey, sweet milk. Flavor is also sweet with notes of caramel, complex spices, vanilla and honey. One of the more unique beers I have tasted.

dnlsartin (1), Lakeland, Florida, USA
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3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/514/20
Oct 11, 2008  
Demon Fish Bottle: Cloudy, golden appearance with enduring, frothy head. Light-bodied. Pleasingly tart with mild citrus and floral notes. Agreeable, balanced, and lasting finish. Overall pleasant, subtle qualities for a sour ale.


 smith4498 (386), Miami, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/514/20
Oct 9, 2008  
Demon Fish bottle Pours hazy golden yellow with minimal white head. Light bready, funky aroma. Flavors are subtle sweet fruits, tart funkiness and a bit of sourness. Medium body with lively carbonation and a dry finish.


 thewolf (3983), Kolding, Denmark
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/515/20
Oct 2, 2008  
Bottle @ Beer Exposed, September 2008.
[vintage 2003]
[thank you, Phil_L]
Pours a great golden with a small, staying, creamy, white head. Aroma is lightly funky, malt, brett, oranges and lemons. Super, creamy mouthfeel. Flavour is pleasantly tart, citric, some yeast, vanilla and coriander. Very nice.


 PilsnerPeter (1524), Flushing, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/515/20
Sep 29, 2008  
Bottle: Pours an effervescent golden with a thin white head. Nice aroma- sweet and funky simultaneously. Some leather, cinnamon, vanilla yogurt, apple crisp and golden raspberries. Has lively carbonation with a sweet and spicy flavor. Caramelized/baked apple, mild cinnamon, earthy/herbal notes of honey suckle, touch of butterscotch, and light peppery alcohol. Towards the finish is a subtle leather touch. A pretty nice Belgian Ale, unique.


 LilBeerDoctor (643), East Setauket, New York, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/514/20
Sep 28, 2008  
Bottle sampled on 09/26/08 at Night of the Funk (labeled as Reinaaert). Pours a cloudy gold with a white head. Aroma of yeast, citrus, and funk. Flavor is somewhat indescript. Some funky melon, milk cheese, and other sweet fruits. Decent beer.



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