Immiz182 (17), Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
Dec 22, 2008 I actually prefer this over the abt 12. Phenomenal beer. Great palate, complex flavor and awesome aftertaste. A little alcoholic but that is to be expected from a strong ale.
 BMan1113VR (2757), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA
Dec 22, 2008 2008 bottle. Had side by side with the Gulden Draak Vintage Ale. Pours with a small, light brown head that fades and remains in memory by a strong ring and very strong lacing. Some strongish alcohol legs join the lacing. Body is a murky deep red. Aroma of port, fruity esters (some toffee covered bananas), cinnamon, mace, candi sugar, candied walnuts, spiced bake apple, alcohol, and overall quite perfumey. Taste is rich and very sweet quad. Mouthcoating with fruits, sweet cherry and plum, tons of yeast and rich fruity esters. Banana, alcohol, but very smooth. Creamy mouthfeel that is a bit coating, light carbonation. Warming. An interesting, slightly bad yeasty aftertaste. I am not the biggest fan of the yeast presence in a lot of beers by Van Steenberge.
sc0ttyd0g (17), , Greater London, England
Dec 21, 2008 Dark reddish body, some raisin, brown sugar, malt loaf. warm on the palate, but no overpowering taste of alcohol.
Giuseppe (1), , Italy
does not count  Dec 20, 2008 Molto dolce.
Si sente molto il luppolo, quasi caramellata.
Gradazione alta.
plovmand (1590), Helsinge, Denmark
Dec 20, 2008 Bottle. Dark amber body with a medium bubbly head. Lots of dark fruits and spices in aroma with cherry notes that makes it a bit sour. Body is medium and carbonation is explosive. Flavour is full of ripe fruit like raisins and prunes but also the typical belgian spicy notes. The alcohol is also present. Long fruity alcoholic finnish.
tarheels86 (704), Washington DC, USA
Dec 16, 2008 Pours a deep red with a small beige head with god retention. Aroma of alcohol, dark fruits, cloves. Taste is very sweet with black cherries, raisins, and toffee. Some warming in the finish. Medium to thick-bodied.
craftycarl21 (513), South Hero, Vermont, USA
Dec 12, 2008 Pours mahogany with definite red tints. Aroma of alcohol, spice, clove, dark fruit, and vinous qualities. Flavor is quite sweet, but still dry and not cloying whatsoever. Lots of fruit, cane sugar, and alcohol once more. Solid palate, quite a decent ABT.
oteyj (716), Canterbury, New Hampshire, USA
Dec 12, 2008 Pours dark reddish brown with minimal head. Nose is a nice clove yeast with great dark fruit content. Flavor is sweet and surprisingly well balanced. Lots of sweetness with a semi-dry, somewhat of an alcohol tinge. Palate is rich and smooth. Nice brew, and great representation of the style.
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