 Storm (2685), Amager, Denmark
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 7, 2007 Vintage 2002 ABV.8.5%
75 cl bottle. Tasted at home. Reddish brown colour with nearly no head. Nice aroma of dried fruit, malt, caramel and notes of wine. Flavour of wine-like with a malty and sweet caramel notes. Ends up little alcoholic and sweet dry.
shigadeyo (2260), Harrison, Ohio, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jul 5, 2007 Vintage 2000
6/21/2007: When poured, Grand Cru of the Emperor (2000) looks brown and thick with lots of suspended floaties (probably from the yeast cake on the bottle of the bottle). It has a thin beige crown on top. A complex aroma of creamy vanilla, raisin, oak/cork, and alcohol foreshadow a very tasty beer to come... The flavor does not disappoint. There is some oxidation, but it works to enhance the other flavors which include rich, sweet malts, vanilla, aged dark fruits, and some wet woodiness. The alcohol is also noticeable in the flavor, but it too is complementary to the other flavors. The medium body of this beer has a smooth and creamy texture and is clean on the palate. This beer has aged beautifully and is a special treat that I really enjoyed.
750 mL corked and caged bottle (Alc. 8% by Vol.) shared by Rob. Thank you!
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Vintage 2006
6/21/2007: Grand Cru of the Emperor (2006) pours clear, is mahagony brown in color, and has a small off-white head. This beer smells sweet and has a deep fruitiness and caramelized maltiness in the aroma. It reminds me very much of a Scotch Ale. The flavor is very similar and quite good. It has rich, sweet caramel and a light spice on the backend. It too has a medium body and is quite smooth on the palate. I really enjoyed this vintage as well, but I think that the 2000 is better due to the complexities and oxidation it has acquired from aging. Regardless, Grand Cru of the Emperor is an excellent beer young as well!
750 mL corked and caged bottle shared by Rob. Thanks again!
zeke626 (302), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 3, 2007 Bottle, poured into snifter. Cloudy, red/brown color. Aroma has predominate banana scent, along with slight whiskey/cognac scents. Flovor also has banana and fruity overtones. Nice medium mouthfeel and smooth texture with slight hop and alcohol flavor near the back of the mouth. Not as much depth as I usually like in belgian ales, but a nice ale nevertheless.
gunnfryd (3563), Kristiansand, Norway
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 1, 2007 Bottle at Københavnske øldage 07. Red brown colour with a beige head. Aroma is alcohol, roasted, caramel. Flavour is dried fruits, alcohol, sweet, roasted, caramel. Very nice beer.
emacgee (1864), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jul 1, 2007 Poured a dark reddish brown, not quite the consistency I would expect from a Belgian but not in a bad way. The head is medium, thin, and light brown. The aroma is a tad sour, dark fruits abound, along with molasses, and dark sugars, alcohol, dry vinous quality. The flavor is also dark fruit, alcohol, dark sugar, sweet, caramel. The palate is very dry and sweet. Lacked the sour earthiness of most Belgians but was delicious nonetheless.
aubreya (676), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jul 1, 2007 The color was amber/red. The head was thick, creamy, and light beige. The aroma was sweet, belgian yeast, and alcohol. The flavor was sweet at first then brought a dryness. There was also alcohol, and fermented fruit. The palate was smooth. The finish was sweet/dry and warm.
hopslovin (180), Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jun 28, 2007 Dark cider pour with slight head. Raisans and sweet malt on the nose. Sweet Port flavor, nice and smooth. Slight heat in the finish, but overall the 11% ABV is well hidden. Outstanding.
jeremytoni (1081), Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Jun 28, 2007 2006 vintage from bottle pours a dark amber almost brown with very little head. Nothing really stood out on this one, standard belgian strong ale.
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