Grottenbier Bruin

Brewed by St. Bernard Brouwerij
Style: Abbey Dubbel
Watou, Belgium

I have to say that I was REALLY unimpressed with this beer. With the reputation that Mr. Celis has I was looking forward to the tasting but it was...underwhelming. Aroma was fairly weak but what I could pick-up was corn syrup or a candy sugar. Appearance was a dark, murky brown. Mouthfeel was above average but nothing exciting. Flavors were just too average for my liking, balancing on the edge between boring and bland. I could get some yeast, some malt but it was all just too boring. I will revist this beer at some time because I’m thinking the bottle I got was bad somehow.

Poured a rich reddish copper with a thick, firm tan head and wonderful lacing. Aromas are of candied fruit, sweet malt, and an earthy character. Falvors are full and malty, caramel, bread, a light amount of fruits namely cherry, raspberry, and apricot. A hint of bitterness and hops balance the finish and helps dry out what started as a sweet malt beer. Full and sweet without being cloying are sticky.

Pours semi murky brown w/ full creamy froth. Aroma of spicey malt. Medium nectar w/ ample residual effers. Bubbly w/ champagne bubbles. Flavors are dry malt, oak, with Angostura bitters spice. Finishes long and very dry w/ nice bittering. A delicate and refined brew. Drinks better cool, not cold. The Grotten actually reminds me of a darker counter part of Orval. I must say the cave has imparted a unique quality to this brew. This is a unique specimen. It goes to show you that terroir really does exist in the world of brew and who better to show it off than the Belgians. The Champagne of brew. Overall: I highly recommend this to the specialist.

bottle. reddish brown color. creamy white head. malty aroma. dark fruit and caramel taste. nice belgian beer.

Tap at BXL. Deep dark brown beer, very hazy thick creamy light brown head. Sweet plummy special B, rye bread, wheat and spices. Some light acidic aroma as well. Flavour is a bit thin though. Sweet dark toasted malts. Good flavour development, even if the body isn’t quite what I’d like. Sweet and malty on the front with a long bready finish.

On tap at 3 Floyd’s brewpub - Pours dark brown with a long lasting head. It has a nice, malty aroma and a caramel malt flavor with subdued dark fruit notes. It’s smooth and a little tart with a medium body and a mildly bitter finish.

Pours a light brown with frothy tan head. Aroma is apricot, pears and other fruit. Somewhat malty. Improves as it warms. Pretty smooth. Sweet, then dry bitter finish.

Dark brown with an orange hue. Nice froathy head. Flavor is full of figs and other fruits. Lingers nicely on the palate. Good Brew