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t Smisje Grande Reserva

t Smisje Grande Reserva

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A Belgian Strong Ale brewed by
Brouwerij De Regenboog

Assebroek-Brugge, Belgium

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463.55/5.03.52/5.0Winter11%65.2 Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Whiskey cask matured 't Smisje Kerst ale brewed with spices (corriander and Grains of Paradise).

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 dankman38 (217), Somewhere in, Ohio, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20

Jan 4, 2008  
Pours copper/amber with powerful head and no lacing. The nose has scents of carmel and lots of spices. The flavor is sweeter than I expected but you notice the spice and whisky pretty well. The finish lingers and the beer is quite smooth but it is a wee bit over-the-top.

 Sammy (3020), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/516/20
Aug 10, 2008  
This brewery has been barrel-ageing up a storm and this is no exception. The whiskey is prominent. It is good looking and most drinkable, despite the booziness which is apparent. Average mouthfeel.


 acrdz (4248), Pennsylvania, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/514/20
Aug 5, 2008  
330ml from Schroppfy. Tawny rust colored body. Nose of heavy alcohol (scotch), rye, some berries, and some sweet maple. Flavor is quite sweet and heavy with alcohol, boozy, with nuts, toast and wood flavors throughout, and a small berry/twig note at times. Decent stuff but not great.


 kmweaver (1948), Takoma Park, Maryland, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Aug 3, 2008  
11.2oz bottle, courtesy of acrdz, pre-BCTC tasting. Thanks, Mike! Pours a very hazy, golden-amber color; thin, mixed-bubbled white head with patchy lacing. Very dusty, boozy cognac / gin, alcoholic fruit in the aroma; dusty, complex, and boozy; a touch harsh. Similar appearance in the mouth: dusty dried red fruits, burnt malts, and a touch of chocolate; slightly (ok, more than slightly) astringent and blatantly woody; odd stuff. Lengthy finish: boozy aperitif, dried fruits, caramel, and burnt malts.


 MaltDawg (287), Richmond, Virginia, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/104/518/20
Jul 30, 2008  
Bottle shared with Maniac and Butters. Another belgian that literally could fill pages to fully describe. Pear and peachy fruityness with bread aromas along with hints of alchohol and cheese. Cloudy amber golden with small white head. Winey woody smoky with peach pair fruityness and alchohol included in flavor. Dry finish with a touch of sourness. Medium body with high carbonation. Thrilling


 Butters (305), Richmond, Virginia, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/513/20
Jul 17, 2008  
Shared with maniac and maltdawg. Translucent orange amber pour with fair off-white head. Notes of cheese, yeast, caramel, and oak. Good medium body. But The price of this beer, outweighs it’s excellent characteristics.




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