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New Belgium 1554 Brussels Style Black Ale

New Belgium 1554 Brussels Style Black Ale

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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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8173.52/5.03.52/5.05.6%84.1 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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 Ungstrup (11031), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/512/20
Dec 26, 2006  
A ddep red beer with a brown head. The aroma is sweet malty with notes of caramel as well as slightly smoked notes. The flavor is sweet malty with notes of berries and caramel.


 omhper (10393), Stockholm, Sweden
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/55/103/510/20
Jun 3, 2002  
Black as coal. Dry and rather plain. Smooth, but not very complex.


 Papsoe (9980), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Sep 28, 2006  
(Bottle 35,5 cl) Beautiful, clear, reddish mahogany with a light brown head. Dark, lightly burned malt aroma. Fairly light body with notes of hard roasted malts. Almost stout like with a dry and lightly burned finish. Decent indeed but nothing much Belgian about this style. 210906


 Oakes (6819), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/514/20
Aug 14, 2001    Updated: Feb 20, 2003
note of licorice and dried dark fruits in its spritzy body, finishing dry with some malty notes not unlike raisin toast.


 kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/57/104/512/20
Sep 1, 2007  
Date: 03/19/2007
Mode: Bottle
Source: Roadtrip

black, fine beige head, lots of lace, light roasted malt aroma, creamy body, rich chocolate malt flavor with a touch of roasted, nice dark caramel sweetness, enough hops to add balance and interest without being hoppy,
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Date: 04/07/2007
Mode: bottle
Source: tasting

clear dark brown, wispy beige head, chocolate malt aroma with light roasted, rich chocolate flavor, light bitterness, the roasted and hops are not as apparent

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 8/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3.2/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **+/4




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