3.1 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
Not a bad duubel as such, but still a tad run-of-the-mill really. Deserves another try though.
4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 16/20
allegedly, this isnt a dubbel....but its a better dubbel then ommegang abbey ale which actually is classified as such! this has the ’sizzling’ mouthfeel that i find in the prior/pater by st. bernardus, as well as the deep red color echoed on its label. this is wonderful. dark fruits and raisins -- just what i expect from a solid dubbel. carbonation was so a-plenty that the cork came flying with zero coaxing besides removing the cage....then it took a flight across the living room completely on its own without ever having been disturbed. ommegang never seems to go wrong, this is further evidence.
3 AROMA 3/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 4/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Mild yeasty taste, nice first-contact on the tongue. Slighty prickly with and muffled acidity. A good ambre. And, since I don’t particulary care for amber beers (besides De Konick...), this one makes a very positive impression. Could be enjoyed in pints. Not overwhelming but certainly a positive experience.
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
75cl bottle from Willow Bend Liquors (Tampa). Pours an orange-honey-golden color with a thick creamy white-tan head that nicely laces the glass. Smells of sweet malt, hints of caramel and spice. Taste is very similar to Kwak, but not as good of an ale--Has notes of spice, malt, bread, yeast, and apple with a slight "tang."
3.3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Pours a nice transluscent amber with a nice fluffy head. The nose is candied fruit and a nice spiciness (clove, coriander). Lacks a little in the mouth. Same spice and fruits, nice light banana, but in a watered down version. The nose promised more. Finishes clean with a pleasant after taste.
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Corked bottle, Decent aroma of spice and citris, definitely some fruit in there, yeast is definitely there. Not a bad beer but I think there are much better Belgians on the market and would not buy it again
4 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
Pours a beautiful pumpkin color, with a thick head with smooth bubbles. Tastes very malty, with some caramel and raisin undertones and a slightly yeast-like finish. Very good, definitly buy again.
3.4 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
Bottle. Poured a clear golden-amber color with rising bubbles and a thick, fluffy off-white head that left nice lacing. Spicy (clove), yeast aroma with light caramel, banana, and some other light fruity notes. Smooth, lightly spicy entry (clove, light ginger) lead into a crisp, yeasty flavor with undertones of citrus, light banana, and some light coriander spice on the finish. Moderate mouthfeel, a bit thin on the finish. Pretty solid for a Belgian.
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