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Duysters Loterbol Bruin

Duysters Loterbol Bruin

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93
overall
A Belgian Strong Ale brewed by
Duysters

Diest, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

Broad Distribution
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1543.69/5.03.68/5.08%83.1Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
A darker, slightly sweeter beer than its blond counterpart, Loterbol Bruin is a delicious strong Belgian ale, brewed in tiny batches at Belgium's smallest brewery. Highly drinkable, even at 8% alcohol, this beer lives up to its name, which translates roughly to 'prankster.' Unlike most Belgian beers of this strength, Loterbol Bruin is not loaded with candi sugar. It does not want for malty sweetness, but it is superbly balanced with enough hops to stand up to the high alcohol. A remarkable brew, if a difficult one to find . . . we bring in only about 60 cases a year.

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 Svesse (1877), Hässelby, Sweden
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Oct 20, 2008  
(Bottle, Akkurat, Stockholm) Dark reddish brown colour with huge, firm, beige head. Fruity nose with caramel, dried fruit, raisins and prunes. A touch of acidity in the aroma. Fruity, malty taste with notes of dried fruit, raisins, prunes and slightly sour hints of wild berries. Bittersweet finish with a hint of alcohol shining through. Not overly sweet, balanced bitterness. Nice beer. In short: tart and spicy berries.


 EithCubes (1854), Indiana, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Sep 15, 2008  
Bottle. Soft chocolate, dusty nuts, and sweet, lightly acidic malt and nice fruitiness (figs and berries, hah!). Chestnut pour with a bit of ruby, and a noisy, rocky beige head. Very woody, malty taste, very dry and nutty and slightly burnt. A wee bit of oxidation, but not really hurting here, and a but too much carbonation. Caramel is a beauty, alcohol is mostly well-integrated but does poke about just a bit. Complex interaction of flavor, a great brown, with a slick mid-range body. A dark, stylish thundercloud!


 yespr (7817), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/515/20
Aug 7, 2008  
33 cL bottle. Pours hazy and dark brown with a huge tan head. Sweet caramel and mild fruity aroma. Flavour is sweet too, holds a nice light roasted malt flavour this providing a rather smooth caramelmalt impression. Light yeasty touch following and a mild bitterness going along into the finish. Lasting caramel malty finish. Nice one.


 BoBoChamp (804), Gent, Belgium
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Jul 28, 2008  
33cl, from Geers Oostakker, complex, balanced, cloudy, rocky head, good brew


 daknole (1131), Plantation, Florida, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/516/20
Jul 27, 2008  
more from my notes from belgianshop.com order. Poured an amber color wtih a big head. Aromas were malty and sweet with some clove or sweet spices. Taste is sweet and bitter both. Well balanced and delicious. Nice beer.



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