jmm635 (250), Havertown, Pennsylvania, USA Jan 1, 2009 Pours a clear, dark brown with a lasting tan head. Aroma was very inviting. Mainly rich malts and a nice fruityness. I smelled mostly grapes and other dark fruits. Flavor was really rich and had great mouthfeel. Medium-to-full bodied with nice carbonation. BeerBaron617 (306), Novi, Michigan, USA Dec 31, 2008 I would go on record to say this is one of the best belgian’s I’ve ever had. It’s fruity, dark, and hauntingly inviting. it’s also a great brew to have to start the new year. Cheers! FishManLA (284), Abita Springs, Louisiana, USA Dec 30, 2008 Murky dark reddish brown with a gigantic tan head that persists for a long time. Nose of raisins and nuts. Taste is like sparkling red wine. Like merlot or cabernet with bubbles. Alcohol is well camouflaged, but noticeable. Champagne like carbonation and a dry, slightly bitter finish. Dezzilu (211), Whitmore Lake, Michigan, USA Dec 30, 2008 Beer poured dark and beautiful with an aroma of bourbon: an inviting beer to say the least. The flavor was refreshing and left a silky sensation on the tongue, however the carbonation was overpowering and killed the aftertaste, which was a shame. The high level of alcohol didn’t dominant the taste as one would expect, but the fizz definitely held this beer back from being something truly exceptional. Bullit (1300), Glasgow, Scotland Dec 27, 2008 Bottle @ Gulden Duvel, Burgos. Ruby red / brown colour, medium off-white head. Aroma of dark fruits and slightly toasted malts. Flavour of dark dried fruits, yeast, brown sugar and a hint of chocolate. Alcohol well hidden. Nice sweet-sour aftertaste. Excellent beer. martin21 (156), Quebec city, Quebec, Canada Dec 27, 2008 Gouts de raisins, de prunes, de sucre brun et de melasse. Dominer par la levure Unibroue...
Grapes, plums, brown sugar and molasse taste. Over-powered by the yeast again... TheGrandMaster (1848), Auckland, New Zealand Dec 25, 2008 Bottle (in NZ). Pours dark brown with a large pillowy head. Fruit, spice and chocolate on the nose. A surprising lack of alcohol on the palate. Smooth mouthfeel. Raisins and chocolate flavours. At 9%, its dangerously easy to drink. SkyCop32 (286), Morlautern, Germany Dec 21, 2008 Shared this one with Oldrtybastrd. This poured dark brown with a medium head off white. This had spices and malt but not much on the alcohol side. This was easy to drink as it had a nice bitter finish.
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