 ultraspank (856), Dublin, Ohio, USA
Jan 24, 2003
Had this two seperate times, and it seemed better the first time, but I didn't think to rate it then. The nose is very sweet and rich with alcohol predominating until the brew is allowed to breathe. Secondary aromas consist of figs, dates, maple syrup, resin, and pepper. This brew pours a dark walnut with honey highlights or as my tasting buddy put it murky dogshit brown (he doesn't get out much). The light brown fizzy head diminishes rapidly with no lacing. The exceptionally well balanced and deep flavor has a high level of acidity. The finish is sweet warm and spicy. The light to medium fizzy dry body finishes dry. As my buddy put it "This stuff is like Honey Brown to the 100th power". I don't know about all that but this is definitely an interesting brew.
Linnet (59), , Sweden
Jan 9, 2009 medium creamy tan head, deep bromnish/reddish colour, there is precipitation in the liquid, guess that it is due to the fermentation? Aroma of dark fruit, alcohol and spices. Aroma is less sweet than many other beers in the same category even though it is clearly present in this one too. Taste is really nice, dark fruit, alcohol, spices and orange? Mouthfeel is lively, but not as lively as the rochefort 8, this is good, cause I think rochefort 8 isn’t very good. This is by far the best belgian beer I’ve tried!
scoth (76), Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Jan 9, 2009 Pours cloudy, rich dark-brown, with a sudsy beige one-finger head, some chunky sediment, excellent lasting lacing. Smells of nutmeg, sour apple, cinnamon, caramel, sour dough bread, grass, and alcohol. Medium-thick, velvety body, gentle carbonation. The malt profile explodes with spectacular complexity, plum, apple, nutmeg, pear, banana, caramel, well balanced with some grassy and citrus hop notes. Has a lingering sweet fruit flavor.
soccer290 (23), Highland Park, Illinois, USA
Jan 9, 2009 12 oz bottle. Was very excited to try this, knowing how highly ranked it is. Pours a dark brown with very little light-tan-colored head. Effervescent (yes, I stole this word from another rater). VERY strong smell of plum, red grapes, and raisins. First sip, and the word "WOW" came off my mouth. The amount of flavor with raisins, sugar, malt, and still grape (though it could be black currant), plus how tingly it is on the tongue (gotta love that effervescence). I guess for a lot of people would think that it is tough to take down (in finish), but I’m kind of used to it (drink way too much Chimay Red). Overall a very good beer, and I can see why its so highly rated.
DalzAle (84), Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA
Jan 8, 2009 Bottle. Very dark brown poor with very effervescent carbonation. Rich aromas of plums, sweet malts and some noticeable alcohol. Flavor was smooth malts, brown sugar, dark rum and definite raisins; mouth feel finished dry. No surprise this is a top 10 beer, all around solid quad..
luttonm (167), Seattle, Washington, USA
Jan 7, 2009 Stark 1:1 contrast pour, so pretty. Big heavy bubbles. Nose of leather, licorice, smoke. Sweeping, expanding effervescence with rush of sugary smoke and dark, candied fruits. Very crisp (fresh bottle?), notes of grape and peat. Big, refined .. tasty but a bit too toasty for my palate.
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