 hopscotch (4431), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Oct 18, 2002 Updated: Jan 29, 2008
Bottle... The aroma is moderately malty and fruity (plums). Also hints of ruby port and the high ABV does come discreetly through in the nose. This murky dark brown beer has a tan, rocky head with excellent lacing. Fully lasting too. Bottle conditioned. The initial flavor is pretty darn malty with a lightly sweet and moderately bitter taste on the backside. Full-bodied with an oily mouthfeel. Lively carbonation with a long, slightly sweet finish. Personally, I was disappointed due to this beer’s extremely high rating. However, it’s definitely a quality Belgian ale.
phishpond417 (1360), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Aug 20, 2008 Well...here it is... Pours a mystical, magical, mysterious glorious but questionable muddy mahogany, dark brown colour. Head is tan, full and enticingly aromatic. Mouthfeel is incredible. creamy, fulfilling and delightful. aroma is sweet, carmel infused and balanced beyond perfection. Taste is without a doubt satisfyign beyond description. Lightly roasted caramel malts, generous floral accented butterscotch toffee flavors. Incredible beer, glad i finally found this one. :)
ILoveNewBeer (79), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Aug 19, 2008 It smells sweet like when you open a fresh bag of Gummy Bears. A bit of cherry to the nose and tongue. Can’t initially taste the alcohol but after it sits on your tongue you can catch a lingering of the alcohol flavor but not overwhelming. This is a really good beer, one of the best beers that I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. Consider yourself privileged if you are able to enjoy this one.
jaghana (12), Strasbourg, France
Aug 17, 2008 This is my farovite beer. Very complex aroma, caramel and spaces taste, so gorgious that the alcool is completly forgotten. Unbelieveble smell, this beer would never disappoint anybody.
sleestak (57), Williamston, Michigan, USA
Aug 16, 2008 Bottle. Dark brown with a tan head that quickly settles into a frothy ring. Significant sediment. Aroma is dates, raisin, and brandy. Taste is all that and more. Brown sugar sweetness, but not cloying. Dark fruits and bready yeastiness yield to a warm alcohol afterglow. Fizzy mouthfeel and sticky finish. Iconic beer that’s everywhere you want to be.
moelikebeer (112), New Brighton, Minnesota, USA
Aug 15, 2008 Bottle. Dark brown pour with medium head and lots of sediment. Aroma of caramel, brown sugar, sweet malt, dark fruit and some spice. Flavor of brown sugar, raisin and spice and alcohol. That said, it certainly doesn’t taste like 11.3% abv. Lot of carbonation.
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