 kepano (239), Meudon, France
Mar 21, 2008
Meticulous as always, Urthel’s faux-bock is adorned of an indefatigable thick beige sponge. Murky and mystifying, the body reflects a dark crimson color. Sweet malty sensations of caramel and toffee meld with fruity notes of pomegranate, grapes, artificial strawberry and nectarine skin. Black pepper, white bread and old bubble gum are also apparent on the nose. Urthel’s brewing talent isn’t revealed by these individual scents but rather their synergy, an elegant balance, a transcending je ne sais quoi. Toasty malts appear to the taste, buttery but dark. The definite sweetness is well distributed, displaying shades of bourbon, coffee bean and vanilla. The exceptional mouthfeel is what again brings an ineffable quality to this brew. Fluffy like whipped cream, the texture accepts these subtle flavors and transmits a sensational result. Urthel has always seemed grossly underrated and this brew cements my opinion. My only hope is that their translation to the Koningshoeven facilities has left the product unharmed. (04/04/07)
Fin (3376), Merton, Oxfordshire, England
Nov 2, 2009 Bottle at ’In De Wildemaan’, Amsterdam, 28-10-09 Pours dark brown with a light beige head. The aroma as Loz pointed out is pear drops and barley sugar. Taste is barley sugar, dark malt, some candi floss and a touch of marzipan, touch sweet shop possibly but still its most enjoyable. A7 A4 F7 P4 Ov14 3.6
Taverner (825), San Ramon, California, USA
Sep 21, 2009 Very earthy aroma - much like chocolate, fresh soil (the good smelling soil) and sweetness. Notes of earth, coffee, and cola in this one.
Trev (850), Lakeville, Minnesota, USA
Sep 12, 2009 A little surprised that this is labelled a Dubbel
Pours a dark amber-ruby with a medium creamy tan head
Aroma is soft sweet malts, earthy caramel and some hazelnut tones.
Flavour is rich caramel maltiness, some nuttiness as well. The hoppiness comes through towards the finish with an herbal bitterness that blends well with the light coffee tones of the malt.
mbuisman79 (133), Amsterdam, Netherlands
Aug 21, 2009 Ruby Red with a great aroma. Flavor is very flowery but also has the bocklike smoothness.
ljay6880 (132), , Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 15, 2009 12 oz bottle (marked as a Vlaemse Bock) served in a clear pint glass. Poured a muddy, deep brown with 5 fingers of thick, slowly dissipating, wet head. Nose is malts, earth, barley, cellar, and light caramel. Taste is very similar, but there is a lingering must on the pallet. This is a very delicious brew. It seems the more Bocks that I have, the more I realize just how much I enjoy this beer style.
PorterPounder (3132), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Aug 1, 2009 Tallahassee, Fl. - Liquor Loft - 330 ml bottle - pours a dark brown with a thick fluffy off-white head. Sweet, nutty aroma. Flavor has hints of chocolate, some nuts, a bit of toffee and a back end of bitter coffee. Good overall roasted flavor with a thick mouthfeel. Above average.
Barrios (852), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Jul 31, 2009 Aromas and flavors of apple, brown sugar, hint of smoke, peat, some flemish sour going on.
Madsnp (607), Odense C, Denmark
Jul 14, 2009 Bottle. Pours deep brown coloured with a nice off white head. Aromas of chocolate, dark fruits and sweet malt. Flavours of dried fruit, malt, caramel and alcohol.
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