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Jopen Adriaan 3.03 209

Jopen Adriaan

Percentile
49
overall
Jopen
Brewed at Brouwerij Huyghe
Style: Traditional Ale

Haarlem, Netherlands

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2093.04/5.03.03/5.05%31.9Dimpled mug, English pint, Stein, Yard
Commercial Description:
Brewed by Huyghe for Jopen (www.jopen.nl). Until 2006 brewed by Van Steenberge. Jopen Adriaan is made as a lighter version of a gruit beer. Gruit is a medieval herbal mixture of which sweet gale is the most characteristic. Brewers used this gruit before hops were introduced. The beer contains 5% alcohol and is also brewed with herbs, but different ones than those used in Koyt. The herbs used in Adriaan contribute in the refreshing taste of Adriaan. The light taste of Adriaan can be compared with Wheat beers (Witbier) as those are made in Belgium and Holland.
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 TonyDiUlio (249), New Jersey, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/58/104/516/20
Apr 9, 2008  
this is an interesting ale. Definitely not what i was expecting. It is slightly fruity, with a very smooth ride down the throat. it was easy to drink and enjoyable. It had a nice appearance, but little head on the pour. A beer worth trying.


 gam (1128), brisbane, Australia
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
May 11, 2008  
Thin head on orange pour,coverage is almost nil,beer is supported by good carbonation.Aroma,orange ,clove,lemon.Flavour coriander,orange,clove,figs and melon,good body like a Bardot or is that Bordeax.Finish is fruity spicey,dry.


 Ober (1242), Bommelerwaard, Netherlands
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/515/20
Jan 12, 2009  
A hazy yellow colored beer, with a thick white head. The aroma is very fruity, fresh with spices and some flowers. The taste is fresh fruity like citrus flowers wheat, spices and herbs. Nice bitterness. The aftertaste is some bitter for a while.


 Optigon (562), Bloomington, Indiana, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/56/103/516/20
Mar 1, 2007  
Pours gold/orange with a thin head. Aroma is somewhat acidy, has what I call a cork-quality akin to Lindeman’s Lambic beers. Very wet mouth feel, some what thinnish there. Very refreshing taste, somewhat orange-like. A little musty in a strange way. Good beer!


 sinkas (182), Perth/Fremantle, Australia
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/517/20
Nov 18, 2006  
A real surprise, very much in the style of belgian Wit, but with extra spice to account for the lack of hops, crips and refreshing, a perfect hot summer pre-dinner drink.


 DuffMan (2786), the land of bitumen, beef & beer, Alberta, Canada
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/101/58/103/516/20
Jan 20, 2006  
It is fascinating to read the variety of impressions that this beer generates! I thought it was very interesting and terrific. From the bottle, it doesn’t look very nice-- murky cloudy yellow-brown with a mediocre head and poor retention. Huge aroma of butterscotch and warmed butter. Sweet palate, very butterscotchy with some cardamom, ginger and vanilla cookie, and a vaguely fruity note that I couldn’t put my finger on (maybe the herbs, maybe the yeast...). Thin-bodied, but that’s okay as it was still a pleasure to drink. Recommended for its different character.


 Angeloregon (2038), Portland, Oregon, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Sep 14, 2007  
Poured an orange-metallic hue unlike most beers with a small bubbly head. Great aroma of floral herbs (bottle didn’t specify and I can’t guess) Tasted like orange peel, lemon, or other fruits. A little watery in finish, but I could session the heck out of this beer if it were cheaper.


cchubb (73), Minneola, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/514/20
Mar 28, 2007  
I was pleasantly surprised by this gruit. Most gruits seemed to be overly spiced and end up tasting like Chai. Not this one. Done lightly on the herbs, it has a delicate floral nose and a beautiful clear coppery color. No yeast or protein haze, even after a swirl. Head was white but fell instantly. Flavor was unique, without the bitterness of hops, but without the sweetness of other gruits. Perhaps they use some acidified malt to make it tarter.



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