 tiggmtl (4311), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 2/5 | 14/20 |
Oct 19, 2005 Bubblegum, cocoa, berries and grapes in the very estery aroma. Opaque, dark brown body is topped by a pillowy dark tan head that leasts very well and leaves plenty of lacing. Doughy sweetness up front with plenty of berries, bubblegum and cocoa is joined by a fairly roasty finish. Sweetness and chocolate are lasting in the aftertaste. Medium body with very strong, prickly carbonation that is a bit hard on the tongue. Tulip glass. Allowed to warm from fridge temperature. Bottle (trade, Oct-05). Thanks, ClarkVV!
Mangino (1027), Mississippi, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 18, 2005 Sampled @ GABF- Pours a dark brown, off white tan head. Aroma is caramel, and banana split, apricot. Flavor is caramel, licorice, banana, citrus and pine notes. Interesting brew.
lilannie (383), State College, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Oct 16, 2005 GABF 2005
Aroma: chocolate, coffee, dark malts, red grape skins, and carmel
Appearance: dark brown, tan head, lacing
Flavor: burnt malts, yeast, grains, toasted grains
Palate: smooth with sharp bite--toasted grains aftertaste
5000 (2409), Hardened Liver, Washington, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 16, 2005 Bottle for rating #1400: Raisiny color, fairly hazy - almost cloudy, very thick, large foamy beige head, spotty lacing. Huge plummy nose, fig/date soon after, accompanied by a heavy dark bread/dough aroma. Taste translates well from the nose, even more raisin here, along with notes of alcohol. Full bodied, but with a moderate mouthfeel. Wished it felt a bit thicker. Remains extremely raisiny on the finish. Very warming as well. Good stuff indeed!
DavidP (1743), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Oct 3, 2005 Updated: Jan 7, 2006GABF ’05. Clear dark bown body. Nutmeg, molasses malt in the aroma. The flavor beings on a bigger plum, dark chocolate. Light green hops thoughout the flavor.
Bottle: Clear brown body. Brown sugar aroma w/ touches of caramel and some yeast. Big brown malt flavor with spicy alcohol an dsome leafy hops. A bit hot.
MIBRomeo (1965), Wisconsin, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 3, 2005 dark mahogony color w/ a nice tan head. Belgian yeast aroma corriander cinnamon and other spices w/ a light sweet touch to the smell. Full creamy palate. Flavor of belgian yeast bannannas, pears, nutmeg, corriander and a sweet carmel finish. Very good stuff.
MaiBockAddict (1499), Good Beer Bar Deprived, New Jersey, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 30, 2005 Bottle. Dark brown, beautiful tan head. Fantastic fruity aroma with a slight chocolate and earthy component. Explosive fruity flavors with a nice pleasant malty bitterness. Nice full body. Are those hops I taste? this is one fantastic Belgian impersonator, even better than most Belgians. Get on your bad motor scooter and get to the Table and Vine in Northampton, MA and get you sum...
DrGonzo (625), Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 20, 2005 Bottle. Deep brown with red tints, with an enormous eternal tan head. Aroma leans toward the fruity end, with raisins and plums, caramel. Flavor resembles Bordeaux wine, deep bitter grapes coated in brown sugar. Alcohol lingers through the dry finish. This is a well made dubbel that just lacks some intangibles and complexity to make it an outstanding beer.
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