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Urthel Hop-it

Urthel Hop-it

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90
overall
A Belgian Strong Ale brewed by
De Koningshoeven (Bavaria - Netherlands)

Tilburg, Netherlands

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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5353.6/5.03.6/5.09.5%75.4Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Superior Hoppy Belgian Ale. White very rich foam, small bubbles. Very hoppy, spicy, fruity flavour and full, heart warming body. Brewed at first at Van Steenberge, now brewed at Koningshoeven - La Trappe brewery.

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Dunk (35), SoCal, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/515/20

Aug 24, 2007  
On tap - Hazy bright gold in color with a thick rocky head. Lots going on in the nose with citrusy hops spices and a nice dose of Belgian funk. Body is on the light side. Flavor is a mix of spices, hops, and bready malt. Light crisp finish. Not much different than the bottles I’ve enjoyed.

 stefanje (607), (Santee) San Diego, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Nov 28, 2008  
750ml bottle from Bev4less. Pours a slightly hazy gold color with a big sudsy white head that has good retention and leaves plenty of lacing. The aroma has classic Belgian yeasts in the forefront with fruity esters and floral notes. The flavor is hoppy, but not overtly biter, and there are fruits, nuts and spices rounding out the sides and a touch of sour on the back end. The mouthfeel is medium with a good malt backbone, and the carbonation is very lively and prickly. Overall: I bought this not knowing what to expect and its not bad, but not great either. I probably won’t be purchasing this again with so many other good beer options available.


 RIXbeer (102), USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/516/20
Nov 28, 2008  
The cork comes off with a nice crisp pop. Pours a lively pale yellow, highly carbonated brew with a 2 finger, fluffy head that seems to take its time dissipating as it leaves a ton of lace in its’ wake. I will let it sit a moment. No need to rush it. A zesty, spicy brilliance that can has pineapple and apricot blended softly with a hint of lemon and/or lime in the midst of this floral masterpiece. Nice light zingy spiciness with a nice lively dance of carbonation on the is a long lasting flavor that is both floral and slightly bitter at the same time. Nicely balanced with really good flavor definitions. You can taste The fruity/bitter aftertaste help convince me of the full body of this beer. Fills every inch with a really nice feeling of drinking a good full beer. This beer is drinkable in the sense that it is delicious. With every sip you are reminded that this one is not for the faint of heart at 9.5%ABV. This beer puts many Triples and Goldens to shame.


 plovmand (773), Helsinge, Denmark
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Nov 27, 2008  
Bottle. Light hazy yellow body with a longlasting white fluffy head. Very yeasty, frutiy and hoppy aroma with floral notes. Very dry taste of fresh fruit, spices, yeast and bitter hops. Very hoppy and bitter finish.


 leaparsons (4057), Leicester, Leicestershire, England
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/513/20
Oct 23, 2008  
Bottle. Hazy gold with some floaties and a white head. Aromas are floral with toffee malts and spices. Dry and yeasty. Flavours are toffee malts with bubblegum. Yeasty and dry with some citrus and sweet pine hops. Dry and bitter on the finish. Has a mouth filling palate.


 Scauca (293), Lovere, Italy
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/55/103/510/20
Oct 22, 2008  
Hazy golden with a firm creamy white head. Strong yet quite simple and with a certain faint character hoppy nose, lingering from spicy to herbal and fruity. Strong bitterness, mono dimensional, harsh mouthfeel, ethilic, metallic.



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