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New Belgium 1554 Brussels Style Black Ale

New Belgium 1554 Brussels Style Black Ale

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86
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A Traditional Ale brewed by
New Belgium Brewing Company

Fort Collins, Colorado USA

bottled
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on tap
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8033.52/5.03.52/5.05.6%85.4 Dimpled mug, English pint, Stein, Yard P  Stats

Commercial Description:
The beer is fermented at relatively high temperatures using a European lager yeast that imparts a refreshing, zesty acidity. Based on a 16th century Belgian recipe.

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 phishpond417 (1169), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/515/20
Jul 26, 2008  
Pours a dark brownish black colour with a thick creamy tan head. Aroma is nutty, coffee , tofee and caramel notes. Flavors are generous of wheat, grass, dark fruits and black licorice. Nice brew, very filling- definately want to try this again soon.


kamish (70), Lake Stevens, Washington, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/512/20
Jul 26, 2008  
pretty dang delicious for an "enlighted" black ale.


lithy (86), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20
Jul 22, 2008  
Dark dark brown with a small tan head that laces nicely. Aroma is malty, dark and woody. Taste is nice with a bit of roastiness, coffee, and wood. Not a beer to drink cold it is very nice at warm room temperature. Has a distinct feel of being an old recipe that it is supposed to be. Nothing is overdone or extreme, it is very nicely balanced.


 KDorgan12 (153), Memphis, Tennessee, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Jul 22, 2008  
22 oz Bottle - Memphis. Poured a tan head with a chestnut brown body. Nose was VERY nutty, hazelnut maybe. Palate was surprisingly dry and crisp. Bitter chocolate flavor.


scooterc (13), Houston, Texas, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/102/514/20
Jul 21, 2008  
Dark color, but deceptively light palate. Slightly burnt woody flovor. Slightly sweet.




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