Pinball (2693), Allerřd, Denmark Oct 6, 2009 provided by faroeviking,
dark brown, small smooth yellow head.
very nice faint dark fruity aroma, very balanced, but also very subdued.
flavor is raisins, faint licorice, wood, dark fruits, well balanced. nqualls (1429), Nashville, Tennessee, USA Oct 6, 2009 Source:2007, 12 oz bottle.
Glass:Tripel Karmeliet tulip.
Appearance:Dark brown pour with a one finger tan head.
Aroma:Oak, vanilla, dark fruits and caramel.
Flavor:Oak and vanilla are prominent, with dark fruits finishing.
Palate:Medium body with solid carbonation.
Overall:Very nice. Perfect barrel aging here.
faroeviking (6024), Republica Vikingo de las, Faroe Islands Oct 5, 2009 Botella, 2006 version. Very deep dark brown colour. Light brown medium head. Good lacing. Spiced alco woody dark fruity aroma. Good filling mouthfeel. Spiced, roasty, dark fruity, sweet alco and liquorice flavour. Dry spiced sweet roasty malty alco finish. Borresteijn (1351), Amsterdam, Netherlands Oct 1, 2009 33cl Bottle from De Bierkoning, 2007 vintage. Deep dark brown with a lasting creamy light brown head. Aroma of oak, red wine, malts, bit of Christmas cake and some alcohol. Flavour is sweet, very malty, brown sugar, dark fruits, yeast, light sour, grapes, oak. Slightly dry finish. Fullbodied, creamy mouthfeel. Very good. brentfeesh (1030), Gadsden, Alabama, USA Sep 30, 2009 Enjoyed some time ago at Springlickers Fish Fry. 2005 bottle. A great improvement on an already great beer. Creamier than the regular but with the same sharp edge to the finish. Oak and yeast are there and some noticeable spices. Plenty of dark fruit and malt. Prunes and dark fruit with cream all over this fireside delight. Just a nice drink. jfb (413), Weihenstephan, Germany Sep 22, 2009 (bottle, 2007) pours the darkest clear ruby colour with a frothy, quickly-diminishing light brown head. complex but restrained aroma of different kinds of fruit, some cherries, strawberries and banana, oak, yeast, subtle hints of vanilla and cinnamon and very little alcohol. flavour is dark grainy toasted malts and yeast, with light notes of fruit and spices and a chewy, bready warming finish. medium to strong body with lively carbonation, alcohol is well-hidden. finol (475), Nacka (Stockholm), Sweden Sep 20, 2009 Shared 2007 vintage 33cl bottle at Monks Cafe, Wallingatan Stockholm.
This is a big beer with lots of licorice, grape, wine and chocolate. hirigalzkar (550), Stockholm, Sweden Sep 20, 2009 2007 bottle. Vinous, chocolaty and fruity with a small touch of licoriice in the finish. Smooth and elegant.
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