 JFGrind (1346), Glenside, Pennsylvania, USA
Jan 18, 2009 Rich Belgian aroma, thick head, full bodied Belgian Strong Ale with flavors of raisin, spice, medium bitterness. Nice extension to the St. Bernardus line. Happily drank past two weekends in a row.
smith4498 (822), Miami, Florida, USA
Jan 15, 2009 Pours dark brown with tan head that dissipates quickly. Aromas of Belgian yeast, candy sugar and bananas. Sweet flavor of dark fruits, yeast, candy sugar and slight warmth of alcohol. Medium body with lively carbonation. Another good beer int the St. B lineup.
jujubeast6000 (772), Houston, Texas, USA
Jan 14, 2009 Reviewed 1/4/2009 (bottle dated 19/08/12):
Pours a huge, active, frothy tannish colored head, with big bubbles. Body is a dark brown color, can’t see through at all. Very floral, sweet smelling nose. Dark fruit like plum or grape. Some spiciness too, and a little bit of alcohol. Not an overpowering aroma. sweet spicy, effervescent aftertaste, not too drying, thirst-quenching. A fruity taste, somewhat dark, but some light fruit present too, like pear and banana. Nice winter spices. Carbonated palate, somewhat creamy. Not too bad, tasty for a spiced brew. Even tastier as it warms.
fordest (1954), Santee/San Diego, California, USA
Jan 12, 2009 750 ml bottle shared by toncatcher. Lots of bready yeasty aromas and caramel character off this clear brownish red beer. Flavors were similar with touches of spice to finish it off. Very good.
drewbeerme (2224), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Jan 10, 2009 750ml bottle. this was a great Christmas gift that drank on Christmas ’08. poured dark brown with creamy tan head. nose of plums, toffee, and esters. flavors of the same, some spices of clove. the alcohol was very well hidden. another solid St. B beer but if I would probably pick the 12 or 8 over this in the future.
Bier brauen (210), Bremerton, Washington, USA
Jan 9, 2009 Had a small beer tasting at my house. This beat out Brown Shugga, Bourbon County Stout, and a Chocolat beer from Kirin. Smooth as velvet, beautiful fruity aroma. Taste of sweet spices. Simply wonderful!
jjuf1853 (467), Land O Lakes, Florida, USA
Jan 7, 2009 On tap at International Beer Garten (Lutz, FL). Pours a rich mohogany color with a beige head. Aroma contains lots of fruits, dominated mostly by grape, as well as sweet malt and spices. The flavor is a nice mixture of spices and fruit, again with grapes leading the way. The 10% is extremely well hidden.
TheBeerOrg (1563), Kentucky, USA
Jan 6, 2009 Pours dark brown with a mostly maintained wispy tan head. Aroma of cloves, plum, toffee, bubble gum, and banana. Taste is nice and yeasty, with a good mix of esters and phenolics. Notes of clove, chocolate, bubble gum, and vinous malt. Mouthfeel is full bodied with lush carbonation. A very elegant beer, quite enjoyable!
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