 frankenkitty (1798), Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA
Apr 28, 2005
As I was waiting for an event to try this "special edition" beer, I now conclude that this is an offering to be enjoyed by the marking of an occasion or the passing of a friend.
The initial cork "pop" signals the entry to a mindset of melancholy memories (alliteration be damned), focusing on the year prior. Appearance began golden-copper bodied with an ever-so-slightly hazy cast that gradually became a dense, almost-brown as the visage of settled yeast protruded. Initial spicy aromas of licorice, ginger, clove, banana and apple subsided as emergent yeastiness took hold with a lemony sourness. First sip was potent, sour apples... but bread dough and banana came through afterwards. Alcohol was fairly well-hidden but revealed itself as I started to compose phrases such as "reflective mediocrity".
Most beers simply are. This beer elicited thoughtfulness. While 2004 was a fine (albeit mediocre) year for me, it strives to be remembered through this Unibroue offering... from the initial cacaphony of applause from a huge-bubbled head... through large, reflective, gaseous belches... ending in long, lingering aftertastes.
Kenwood Liquors, Oak Lawn, IL
dalekliz (206), San Diego, California, USA
Sep 28, 2008 Bottle, sampled at RBSG 08. Pours a hazy gold-amber with a white ring. Sweet and spicy aroma, very fruity. Taste is very sweet and refreshing, of crisp, ripe fruit and spices. Lingering fruit and spice flavors. Very tasty.
ironchefscott (246), long beach, California, USA
Sep 26, 2008 thank you to scott for bringing this to the hophead tasting!
medium gold colored....a bit of straw and yeast on the nose....sweetish finish....ok.....could have been better a year ago?
mjfleming23 (21), Orlando, Florida, USA
Sep 25, 2008 Had this as part of a Unibroue tasting dinner. Poured amber with a small head. Honey and malty tones dominate. Spicy complex flavors that taste very different depending on what you are eating with it. Really went well with a bleu cheese salad. IMO this was tied for best in show in the tasting I did. If you can find this...grab as much as you can.
BuckeyeBoy (1181), Boise, Idaho, USA
Sep 23, 2008 Bottle pours out a cloudy gold topped with a small head. Aroma of "old man with bengay on" ya someone else said it. I was thinking it.Tast of spice and yeast odd one.
jake65 (1274), Meridian, Idaho, USA
Sep 21, 2008 Bottle: Hazy gold/copper pour with no head. Aroma is very strong; lots of spice, pine, mint, plum, pear, and some giner. A hint medicinal. Tastes a bit more medicinal with a rough fruitiness. More mint and pear, the ginger plays a stronger role now. A summary would be a hint of vinegar mixed with fruit juice and a sprig of ginger. Still a fun brew, thanks Jeremy for sharing.
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