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Brewed by Brouwerij De Ranke
Style: Belgian Ale
Dottignies/Dottenijs, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

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RATINGS: 927   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.66   EST. CALORIES: 186   ABV: 6.2%
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XX Bitter or Extra Extra Bitter is a blond, bitter ale containing 6.2% vol. Alc. It’s famous for it’s very bitter and strong flavour. XX is being made with pale pilsner malt and loads of Brewers Gold and Hallertau hop flowers. A perfect combination that has been nationally and internationally praised. This ale has been a real trendsetter for the current comeback of bitter ales in Belgium.


3.6
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Benzai (2711) - Oirschot, NETHERLANDS - AUG 22, 2011
Little bit hazy yellow / light orange colored beer. Smell and taste nicely bitter, though not extreme. Decent carbo, medium body.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
extrahoplover (7) - BELGIUM - AUG 11, 2011 does not count
Man, this is my BEST EVER ! When I don’t know what to drink, I open my fridge and I pour an XX Bitter. It’s always refreshing, surprising, dry, perfect... I have no words for that one, it is my best of all time... My church.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
theyshookhands (227) - Richmond, Virginia, USA - AUG 6, 2011
Draft at Ma Che Siete Venuti A Fà. Pours very hazy light golden with a thick white head and a little lace. Aroma is of hops, citrus, grass and orange. Smooth and light with citrus hops and hints of wheat, grass and fruits.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
reebtogi (2169) - Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA - AUG 5, 2011
Poured from bottle golden blond with moderate white head and slight lacing. Aromas of citrus hops and some yeast. Tastes slightly sweet with a bold hop finish. A fine Belgian ale that is a little different from most.

3.4
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
garthicus (2089) - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - AUG 4, 2011
Appearance: hazy yellow with a small white head. Aroma: vanilla, grassy, hay, a little lemon rind, malt & yeast. Flavour: Grassy hops, lots of it, quite malty on the tongue, ever so slightly bitter with a toasty and grass finish. Nice.

3.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
ipamonger (29) - New Brunswick, CANADA - JUL 29, 2011
Pours a hazy gold, with a big white head. Aroma of malt, very floral, hops, bit of spice. Taste is bitter, hoppy, malt, a bit peppery. Nice, fine, creamy carbonation. Robust and lingering bitter finish. I could make a night out a few of these.

3.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
tabernae (127) - Latina, ITALY - JUL 29, 2011
Birra giallo oro, schiuma bianca compatta, cremosa e persistente, al naso è meravigliosa, con il mix di luppolo e malto che ricorda un bouquet di fiori di campo, in bocca è prettamente erbacea, un pò acida, ma ha comunque quell’amarezza equilibrata che la rende molto bevibile.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Prokroustis (429) - Thessaloniki, GREECE - JUL 29, 2011
Cloudy orange hazy body with a big white head. Citric hoppy aroma with orange, lemon, yeast, spices. Bitter hoppy flavour with fruits and a dry finish. Very good.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
JanLaursen (1118) - Copenhagen, DENMARK - JUL 26, 2011
UPDATED: APR 25, 2012 Hazy tellow beer with a dense and longliving white head. The aroma is fresh hoppy with grassy and quite vineous flowery and citrusy notes. The flavor is medium sweet, apple-spicy and perfectly hoppy bitter. Medium body, soft carbonation. Bready, dry finish with a long lingering and liberating grassy bitterness. A personal favorite of mine.

2
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 8/20
Psytron (571) - Turku, FINLAND - JUL 24, 2011
Want something unorthodox? Try this one. (This beer rating was imported from FB and unfortunately lacks any further comments.)


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