 argo0 (6842), Washington DC, USA
Nov 28, 2004 I have had several from this noteworthy brewer, but recently discovered I had never rated the original -- what a treat to discover belatedly! Head gushed slightly upon pulling the cork -- when poured, cloudy straw body was topped by a big white foam that dissipated to a small creamy one. Aroma is moderately sweet and invitingly fruity (pineapple, strawberry, kiwi, some melon, apricot, light banana). Taste is moderately sweet, fruity (melon, strawberry, kiwi), light pepper. The second half of the bottle reveals a bit of fruity sourness not previously present. Watery light-medium body conceals the relatively high alcohol content, light acidity. I almost can see this as a soda -- not cloying, but an undeniable fruity sweetness that is tremendous. I truly enjoyed the hour plus that it took to consume the bottle, a treasured experience I look forward to repeating. With the Fantomes I have tried so far, the original beats all others hands down.
mustang3 (254), Whitby, Canada
Nov 28, 2004 Shared a big bottle with my roommates. Damn fine stuff. Pours out a hazy golden yellow with a big white head. Fantastic funky barnyard aroma. Complex flavours yeasty, a little sour and fruity. Delicious,
dberger624 (1028), Phila, Pennsylvania, USA
Nov 26, 2004 Shared big bottle at Monks in Philly. Was a little to sour for my liking. Had a light aroma and texture. I keep thinking grass on a farm for some reason. I’m sure this is a knock out beer for some people but this one just didn’t click for me.
malika (37), Switzerland
Nov 22, 2004 Cloudy light amber color. Poor aroma, sour, wheat. Quite pleasant taste, but I don’t like too much the sourness. Bitter final, but not enough aromatic.
fiulijn (7150), Como; Lausanne (CH); Malmö (SWE), Italy
Nov 22, 2004 4 years old
Hazy yellow color; big frothy head; turbolent perlage. Sour aroma, with a wood touch (because of the cork) and magnesia (because of the high carbonation). Quite dry, but with a correct body, and a light pleasant sourness.
diabel (1366), Aarschot, Belgium
Nov 11, 2004 Bottle Cloudy, orange body. Small, white head. Nose of camembert, fruits and some alcohol. Lightly acidic, lightly bitter flavour. (Alcohol-)Dry finish.
Emil (6075), Copenhagen, Denmark
Nov 5, 2004 Bottle at Copenhagen beer marathon 2004, Hazy golden color, Heavy farm fruity aroma and strawberry fruity taste, medium body, light sweet finish.
mkobes (2103), paramus, New Jersey, USA
Nov 5, 2004 750 ml bottle. Golden with a white head, and cloudy. Thick malt and hops are sharp. Stale hops. Some sweetness. Enjoyable beer.
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