De Proefbrouwerij Signature Ale

Brewed by De Proefbrouwerij
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Lochristi - Hijfte, Belgium

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

Best use of brett that I have seen thus far. Pours with a large, creamy, white head covering a murky, dark orange body. Full retention from the head, and great lacing left on the glass from each sip taken. Aroma is fruity with some spiceyness, citrus-sour and very perfume like and balanced. Fruity and hoppy taste upfront, then a nice balance added by the funkyness, finishing spicey with some fruity notes (but very dry). Lively bubbles, velvetey mouthfeel.

Poured from a 750ml caged and corked bottle and served in a tulip. This beer poured a hazy golden orange hue with a thick, lasting beige head. Spotty lacing covered the glass. The aroma was made up of orange, crisp hops, a touch of caramel, brett, and vinous alcohol. The flavor was much the same, and finished with a quick hop bite and a bit of alcohol warmth. Mildly funky. The mouthfeel was full-bodied and had moderate carbonation. Not quite as dry as I would have prefered. Really flavorful and drinkable. Highly enjoyable.

Deep golden to orange in color this poured a thick head of fine bubbles that dissipates steadily. The aromas were of flowers, yeast, coriander seeds (lemon), orange pulp and spices. The palate was medium-bodied with a bit of funk showing through the midpalate and finish. This seems a bit disjointed now and in need of a bit of aging. As a side note, the sample tried last month at Port Brewing Carlsbad was more in synch with a balance midpalate and finish. It also showed a bit more sweet malt which led to this balance. Note, the score is a balance of the two tastings.

Amber pour and a big, fluffy head. Surprising amount of delicate floral scent. Fairly sweet and full-flavored - nutty, with an unexpected warmth and a medium level of hops. I also tasted malted wheat and possibly rye, and a good dash of orange/citrus. Interesting brew - doesn’t seem that much like a Belgian release or something from Port Brewing. Not really worth $8 a bottle, but a very good brew.

Bottle. Pours golden with a thick, pungent white head. Strong body with an aroma of ctirus and a bit of hops. Very smooth finish. Awesome brew.

750ml bottle picked up at Ramsey Liquors and consumed at cellar temp. Appearance - as the previous reviewer mentioned its the color of honey with a nice 2 finger head. fairly clear with some signs of oils/hops in the fluid. Good thick lacing, a fair amount of carbonation. Smell - lemon, hay, slight menthol / minty herbal quality, some brett characteristics but very subdued. Taste - Extremely well balanced and blended. No taste is overly dominant. Hints up hay, grass, herbs, and lemon. Mouthfeel - light to medium body, clean and crisp, a solid mouthfeel that invites more sampling each time. Drinkability - One of the easiest 8.5 ABV bottles to knock back. No overpowering flavors, excellent balance, carbonation is just right. I had a preconceived notion that this beer would be a bit more wild but I’m satisfied with how well balanced it actually is. I would drink this brew anytime it was available to me. Serving type: bottle Reviewed on: 09-24-2008

Cloudy gold brown, huge zesty, apricots all over, spiced orange, hops bitter throughout, fruit flower bouquet. Its great! Flavor follows tingly on the tongue and heavily spiced. I dig I dig!

750 mL bottle, batch 2. Pours murky golden brown with a quickly dissipating head; leaves some lacing. Plenty of Brett funkiness in the aroma, pineapple, apricots, tangerines, spice. Again, the taste has the typical Brett funk, tangerines and pineapple play a big role in balancing it out with fruity sweetness. An earthy/leather quality comes in around the middle of the drink. Finishes with typical Belgian spice, oak, caramel, and citruis. Medium bodied with a velvety mouthfeel and a low level of carbonation. One of the easiest drinking beers I’ve ever had, was hard pressed to set the glass down. More body might be nice, but it’d ruin this one’s refreshing quality. Nice brew.