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RATINGS: 156   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.31   EST. CALORIES: 240   ABV: 8%
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The Duysters Brewery may well be the smallest commercial brewery in Belgium - annual production of both its beers is only about 650 cases. Loterbol is a crisp blonde ale that is very tasty and mightily satisfying. It drinks much stronger than its 6.8% alcohol by volume would suggest, and tastes a little spicy, though no spices are used in the brewing. The exotic palate of this beer comes from the unique strain of yeast. Duysters Brewery flourishes in the shadow of one of the world’s largest breweries, Interbrew, in the nearby town of Leuven. But there is no mistaking this exquisite hand-crafted brew for the mass-product of the nearby beer factory. ‘Loterbol’ is a Flemish word for a fool or prankster, an allusion to the deceptive smoothness and drinkability of this beer. Selected as one of the fifty best beers in the world by Men's Journal magazine, July 2005.


3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
BDR (2534) - Roseville, USA - MAY 2, 2007
A third of this beer exploded over the counter. Nice light brown body with creamy white head. Malty nose with a sweet maple and nut taste with just a hint of hop bitterness in an otherwise woody finish.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
Ratman197 (5935) - Arvada, Colorado, USA - MAY 15, 2012
Bottle poured a hazy yellow with a lasting white head. Aromas of straw, yeast, pear and light pineapple. Palate was light bodied and crisp with a smooth finish. Flavors of cookie, yeast, citrus asnd light pear with a smooth lingering fruity finish.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
sebletitje (4394) - Enghien, BELGIUM - APR 26, 2012
33cl, BB 12/2013. Dorée, col épais blanc, Arôme houblonné, citronné, léger malt, fleuri aspect fleur de montagne. En bouche, pétillante, peut-être sur carbonnée, malt pils/cara, houblon noble très belge, palais est épais, fleuri/fruité avec houblon, pointe de levure épicée et un alcool réchauffant.

2.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
Zita (2612) - Assentoft, DENMARK - FEB 18, 2012
butter,amber, hazy, white foam, light sweetness, lightly bitter, light body, oily feel, soft carbonation, light fruit finish.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
Hansen (4626) - Assentoft, DENMARK - FEB 18, 2012
A bit old notes, since it’s an old version. But still good. Dark orange coloured and unclear. Heavy malty aroma, moderate hoppy, herbal. Heavy sweet flavor and finish moderate bitter. Dry, creamy texture and flat carbonation.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
HenrikSoegaard (7864) - Randers, DENMARK - FEB 17, 2012
Bottle. Frothy white fair mostly deminishing head. Moderate malty and light hoppy aroma. Some yeasty notes. Moderate bitter flavor. Some yeasty notes. Average mderate bitter finish. Creamy palate.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
thegreenrooster (2525) - St.louis, Missouri, USA - DEC 24, 2011
Pour is a dirty blond with a small white head. Aroma is a apple cider with a strong yeastyness. Flavor is citrus fruity and a nice fresh hop. Finish leaves some mild sweetness with a little bite of tartness. This was a good beer a month past its prime but for $2 outta the bargan bin this was a nice find.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
oldrtybastrd (3229) - Morlautern, Germany/Great Falls, Montana, USA - DEC 5, 2011
Pours a light golden yellowish color. Aromas of fruit, yeast and some pepper. Flavors are sour, yeasty, and a touch of sweetness at the finish.

3.4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Chudwick (562) - Taylor Mill (KY), FRANCE - NOV 24, 2011
bottle in a pint glass - pours honey in color with white foam and light lacing. Nose is yeast, caramel malts, old-time-y fruit and a certain nuttiness. Aroma is maltier than the smell. Taste is sweet. Finish is a bit dry. texture is oily. Refreshing. Underwhelmed.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Countbeer (1943) - Best of Eindhoven ohne Brauhaus, NETHERLANDS - AUG 6, 2011
Bottle: Medium airy vast head on top of a hazy orange colored beer. Smell fruit, apple, orange, yeast, Taste is a fruity fresh mix of green apple, yeast, light cutrus, hops, herbs, light sweet and a bit more bitter, fresh, some grains and a hint of pear and a light soapy hint. Warm hoppy fruity bitter aftertaste. Medium carbo, tingly mouthfeel, medium to a lightly fuller body and a creamy light sticky texture.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
Powerstation (21) - BELGIUM - MAY 2, 2011
@draft Drunk Monk Matero. Very complex teast off bakery yeast. Color light to couldy and a very nice bitterness overal.


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