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Delirium Tremens

Delirium Tremens

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A Belgian Strong Ale brewed by
Brouwerij Huyghe

Melle, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

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13083.57/5.03.57/5.08.5%71.9 Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

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.

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 jjuf1853 (175), Land O Lakes, Florida, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/104/517/20

Apr 23, 2008  
Bottle pours a cloudy honey lemon color with a large white head that dissapates some around the edges, but leaves a large island of foam in the middle. A view from the side of the glass displays a miniature stream of bubbles originating from the bottom of the trappist glass and raising up to the surface which seems to constantly replenish the foam head. Aroma is predominantly yeast and fresh citrus. Similar flavor but additional hints of malt as well. Very lively mouthfeel with tons of tiny carbonation. Flavorful, slightly dry aftertaste that lingers. I think the 8.5% is well hidden.

 twitcher (110), framingham, Massachusetts, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/102/514/20
Jul 15, 2008  
bottle. Pours a bright clear yellow, big fizzy head that stays very well. Aromas of sugary sweetness and some light clove and citrus notes. Flavor is much sharper and bittersweet, some yeast and grain flavors. Very sharp and carbonated on the palate, giving it a very champagne-like character. Very unique.


 VitaminR (239), USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/57/104/517/20
Jul 15, 2008  
Huge spicy and clovey nose. Hazy orange with a large frothy head. Sweet toast ,some mild funkiness and medium bitterness. Huge carbonation, lightish body, long smooth finish. Excellent spicy complex beer.


AndyReynolds (12), Wilder, Kentucky, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 14, 2008  
Light tan beer with a thick white head. Sweet aroma with a hoppy fragerence to it. Went down pretty smooth with a bitter bite. Had fruity, citrus taste.


Lt_Col_Catsup (6), New York, New York, USA
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4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/518/20
Jul 13, 2008  
A great overall beer. Light color with medium to high carbonation. Drinks like a soda almost with the taste of licorice and a high alcohol content


 Yves (276), Beerse, Belgium
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 13, 2008  
Light blond coloured beer with small white head, medium carbonation. Hoppy aroma. Full sprankling palate. Finish is hoppy and little dry.




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