t Smisje Guido

Formerly brewed at Brouwerij De Regenboog
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Assebroek-Brugge, Belgium

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

Cloudy brown beer, with a minimal, fizzy head - tangy, acidic aroma, with strong date and raisin, brown sugar, some metallic smell in the background - tart, acidic, and almost briny initially (something in the first sip tasted like olives to me) - prickly carbonation - over ripe apples and fairly strong raisin - some caramel and molasses sweetness arrive late, but seem out of place with the high acidity - a bit metallic in the finish - an odd and out of balance beer.

33 cl bottle. Deep amber-brown beer with a thick beige head. The aroma is lightly spicy, some clove, plum and a hint of floral character as well. The flavour is quite light and fruity for a beer as dark as this one. Fairly tart initially, with tart apple and light plum and raisin. There is a hint of brown sugar in the back as well. Sweet malts, but lacking in some richnes. I like the acidity and the overall character of this beer, but there’s something missing that I can’t quite put my finger on.

Bottle... Ultra murky, caramel-colored ale with a small, fizzy, off-white head. The aroma provides lots of toffee, peach and apple with lesser notes of raisins, pear and ancient cheese funk. The flavor is a medley of medium caramel sweetness, medium tart acidity and moderate bitterness. Full-bodied with a creamy mouthfeel and tingly carbonation. Finishes mildly abrasive, lightly sweet and tangy.

Pours a relatively clear light amber color, with a tiny, light brown head. Smells a little sweet and tart, definitely get some of the raisins and funky sour fruits its brewed with. The flavor was slightly acidic, but not overpoweringly so. Definitely had some tannins along wit hthe raisins and dark fruits in the taste. I didnt get alot of the supposed honey its brewed with, that was masked pretty well. Decent little brew, nothing awesome.

Pours a dark cloudy reddish color with a thin tan head. Has hints of caramel, dark fruits, spice, candied sugar. Finishes with a perfect balance of carbonation and alcohol. Leaves a sweet sugar taste on the tongue.

Pours a cloudy ruddy brown with a short dense light tan head. Aroma is spicy, fruity (a little balck cherry), with a hint of Brett in the background. Low carbonation, body was lighter. Mild candi sugar start that easily moves to a subdued tartness that finishes dry. Not too complex on the flavor, but smells nice, is pleasing to drink, and provides a decent tart fix if you’re not in the mood for anything extreme.

Pours a cloudy rusty red with a medium off-white head. Big sweet nose, spicy esters, dark fruits, and sweet caramel. Sourness attempts to balance this beer out, but its very sweet even through the sourness.

Murky amber, moderate head, good lacing and retention. Aroma is fruity with some raisin notes, but not overbearing. Honey is there if you really search. Medium body, smooth mouthfeel. Tasty and very well done, but doesn’t wow me and isn’t really my thing.