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Brewed by Brouwerij Het Anker
Style: Belgian Ale
Mechelen, Belgium

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RATINGS: 104   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.26   EST. CALORIES: 195   ABV: 6.5%
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COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
The inspiration for this brew originates in the night of January 27th in the year 1687. The moon projected its reddish glow on Saint Rumbold’s tower, which was wrapped in a dense fog. “Fire, fire, the tower is on fire!” shouts the dreary voice of a drunken man. The alarm was sounded and people were making haste to help extinguish the so-called fire. Before the tower was reached, the moon slowly moved through the fog. From that moment on, the Mechelenians are called the Maneblussers or “Moon extinguishers”. To commemorate their heroic deed, we brew a heroic beer called The Maneblusser. A blonde beer with an alcohol percentage of 6 % VOL. Brewed according to the traditional method of high fermentation with refermentation in the bottle. For the heroic Mechelenians, but not exclusively of course.


Fred82's rating

2.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 14/20
Fred82 (1992) - Québec City, Quebec, - MAY 3, 2010
330ml bottle from IPB
Appearance : Clear yellow medium head. Goes away fast.
Aroma : Dusty yeast, A bit citrusy and floral.
Taste : Dusty yeast with notes of herbs.
Overall : Not very good. This feels really old. Plenty of off flavours. Astringent, citric and dusty finish.


most recent ratings

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Sten (508) - Westerlo, BELGIUM - MAY 23, 2013
Orange -blonde coloured beer with a white head. Fresh fruity aroma, flavour is medium sweet and fruity, well balanced. (Bottle 33cl)

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
ClubGonzo (2713) - Bergen, NORWAY - MAY 19, 2013
Bottle. Pours a clear golden body with a large cloudy white head of substantial longevity. Nose is classical sweet estery Belgian yeast tones with clove, banana and white-sugary bubble gum as most prominent. Taste is similar, with banana, clove, pale malts, sugar and hints of honey and heather flowers. Medium body, near-fizzy carbonation. Pleasant enough, and reminiscent more of a tripel (albeit with less alco-punch) than a regular blonde.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
paulvanpelt (163) - Reusel, NETHERLANDS - MAY 16, 2013
Nevelig goudblond bier, vlokkige en flnke witte schuimkraag. Aroma van specerijen, gist, hop, banaan. Smaak is lichtzoet, medium bitter. Medium co2, medium body.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
bartlebier (463) - Baden-Württemberg, GERMANY - MAY 6, 2013
33cl from 6bottle sampler bought @Brugge BF 2013. - Lightish Belgian blonde ale with a dry palate, moderate natural hop bitterness, almost Weissbier fruit aromas (citrus, banana) (alas partly due to added sugars) and emblematic Belgian yeast working overtime, providing layered spice aromas. Enjoyable if little exciting, apart maybe the anathemic Weizen crossover notes.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Vaiz (2681) - Den Haag, NETHERLANDS - MAY 2, 2013
Bottle at home. Clear golden pour, huge white head. Aroma is spicy, fruity, peppery and somewhat metallic. Flavor is dry, spicy, slightly bitter. Huge carbonation and decent body. Nice dry flavor with a full body, only lacks a little in power. Well drinkable.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 15/20
Swaroga (792) - Brussels, BELGIUM - APR 28, 2013
33cl bottle. Cloudy golden/orange with medium, snowy white head. Nose : tart, fruit cake, banana, red cherry, apricot. Sip : moderate carbonation that foams in the throat. Creamy texture. Sweet grains start with fruity background. Gets dry and metallic. It uncovers more sweet tart and more esters. Ending with flower and bitter/dry aftertaste. Seams a bit complex but out of balance. The mouthful feeling isn't a good thing.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 13/20
JanEric (830) - Meppel, NETHERLANDS - APR 14, 2013
Draft at bierfstival groningen. Blonde beer, nice drinker, smooth, not bad nnot extremely good. Nice to drink.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
jmgreenuk (1288) - The Hague, NETHERLANDS - FEB 4, 2013
Draft at Taps Beer Bar, Kuala Lumpur. Poured a cloudy amber with a thick white frothy head and lots of broken lace. The aroma is rich, yeasty and fruity. The flavour is medium bitter with citrus notes and loads of Belgian yeast. There is no doubting its heritage, which I have to say is becoming a little tiring.

2.9
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
kermis (2492) - The Hague, NETHERLANDS - DEC 22, 2012
Bottle shared at ’t Antwaerps Bierhuiske. Pours hazy light golden with a white head. Aroma of citrus, grass, flour, Belgian yeast and toffee. Flavour is light to moderate sweet and moderate bitter. Medium bodied with moderate carbonation.

3.2
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
deanso (3194) - the Hague, NETHERLANDS - DEC 4, 2012
33.cl bottle shared with kermis at antwerps bierhuys . Decent creamy white head. Hazy blond pour. Nice and refreshing . Hint of banana .


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