’t IJ Struis

Brewed by Brouwerij ’t IJ
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

[Sampled in 2004 with "Den blå Hund."] Bad that this beer cannot be found in dk anymore. Great looking and an aroma of explotions of fruits and some spices. This continues in the flavor where it all is handled by some hoppiness. It could be a christmasbeer

Murky, chunky, amber/brown topped by a small, foamy, tan cap. Flavor and aroma: funky, fruity, sour, yeasty, whole grain bread. Medium/full body, well carbonated. Unique, tasty.

Pours opaque, dense mahogany...pretty. Heavy, primal aromas of maple, oak, toffee and earth. Dried cherries and peaches swimming in caramel and scotch, with an understated sour finish, when its rich and syrupy mouthfeel becomes immediately dry and bitter. A wild, ancient animal of a beer.

From the bottle pours darker copper brown, lots of little creatures floating around, with a tall strong white head. Aroma was sweet and sour, light hoppy and sweet fruity. Cherry and chocolate flavors show in the rich malts, some wild yeast give it a dry earthy qualty with a touch of sourness. Very dry spicy finish. Very enjoyable new take on "barleywine".

Smells kriek! Lots of cherry and sourness. Hazy brown, thick brown head. Latent sourness in the taste, short finish. Not that good after all.

(33 cl bottle at The Rover, Göteborg) Sour scent, like a lambic but not as complex. Shady brown color, big lasting tan head. Spicy taste, low bitterness. Warming alcohol.

caramel/toffee aroma. murky brown with a small cream colored head. big burnt caramel flavor which dominates everything. hints of chocolate. tastes like sugar babies candy only liquified. i love it.

Botle. Hazy red. Aroma: Raisins, alcohol. Flavor: Malty.Dried fruit. Full body.