RateBeer
Sign Up or Login : Advanced Search
Score
9690
OVERALLStyle
Brewed by Brouwerij Huyghe
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Melle, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution

Add Distribution Data
send corrections | shelftag | edit barcodes |
RATINGS: 2053   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.59   EST. CALORIES: 255   ABV: 8.5%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Bottle Conditioned.
Launched on December 26th 1989 @ 9% abv. Abv reduced from 9% to 8.5% in 2003.
The particular character and the unique taste of "Delirium Tremens" result from the use of three different kinds of yeast. Its very original packing, which resembles cologne ceramics, and the colourful label contribute to its success.
In 1997, Stuart A. Kallen nominated Delirium Tremens as "best beer in the world". A gold medal during the "world beer championships" in Chicago (1998) confirmed that worldwide recognition.


3.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
nj_BierMaven (17) - Flemington, New Jersey, USA - OCT 25, 2010
Bottle pour, slightly cloudy golden color, nice lacy head that subsides relatively quickly. Good carbonation, nice aroma of orangy-lemony character. Love the balance, slight banana flavor, with light spiciness, maybe a hint of ginger flavor and citrus tang.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Ibrew2or3 (4699) - Phoenix, Arizona, USA - OCT 23, 2010
Bottle pours crystal clear gold with 30 second off white head. The aroma is spicy yeast, tartness, green apples skins, a touch of black pepper and pears. The taste has sweet apples to start and then picks up tart yeasty spiciness. It stays that way into the finish where an upwelling of apple blends into a modestly dry after taste.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
rwasson (2) - Ontario, CANADA - OCT 23, 2010 does not count
This beer is the masterpiece from Belgium. The smell helps you determine the uniqueness, and the taste leaves you in awe of one of the greatest beers in the World. It’s light, yet has a strong pleasant and fruity taste. You must try this beer before you die.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
QuezXLV (268) - New Jersey, USA - OCT 21, 2010
Had this on tap at Delmonicos in NYC. What it lacks in appearance it makes up for in aroma and taste. Its kind of a sweet flavor. I like this one much better than Nocturnum.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Hair6a11 (931) - Illinois, USA - OCT 16, 2010
On tap: pours a light clear golden with a very modest head. Aroma is very funky, courtesy of those yeasts. A little bitter to be sure, flavors are definately different! Spicy notes combine with belgian sugars, but the biggest thing is how the abv dissapears here. Very interesting

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 15/20
BeerandBlues2 (5594) - Baltimore, Maryland, USA - OCT 16, 2010
Bottle. Pours clear gold with a large, frothy white head, high retention with good lacing. Aroma is heavy malt (straw, bread, biscuit), average hops (spicy), and average esters (apple/pear) with notes of peach and alcohol. Flavor is heavy malt (straw, bread, biscuit), average hops (spicy), and average esters (apple/pear) with notes of peach, barnyard, and alcohol. Full body, moderate warmth, high carbonation, light creaminess, and a dry finish.

1.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 1/5   TASTE 2/10   PALATE 1/5   OVERALL 5/20
drougkolya (263) - Otterburn Park, Quebec, CANADA - OCT 16, 2010
Bière belge forte de 8.7% d’alcool, blonde grissâtre, mousseuse, arômes fruités d’agrumes, goût d’alcool très prononcé, genre de champagnette.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
popephred (244) - Plainfield, Illinois, USA - OCT 15, 2010
Poured from the bottle into my trusty Samuel Adams glass, at cellar temperature. The ale was quite lively and took a few pours to fill the glass. The body is a pale yellow, topped by a thick head of very white foam. A sweet yeast nose with notes of citrus, and a faint whiff of alcohol. The palate is medium bodied, with a certain crispness. This is a sweet and tarty brew, with a gentle warming sensation. Not bad, something good every once in a while, but not a staple.


We Want To Hear From You



Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

Join Us »



View Page
1 « 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 » 206
Tick this beer
  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5



Rating Notecard:
Beer: Delirium Tremens Rating Avg: 3.59 No. of Ratings: 2053
Copyright © 2000-2012,
RateBeer LLC. All rights
reserved.
about us
About RateBeer
FAQ
Feedback?
New Beers
 add
Advanced Search
Add A Beer
Add A Brewer
Add A Place
membership
Log In
Edit Personal Info
Premium Membership
Your Messages
 the best
100 Beer Club
The Top 50