 Delbomber (387), Philadelphia, USA
May 9, 2002
Didn’t have a full glass of this, but what I had was memorable enough to write about here. Eccentric nose of ketchup coincides with the vinegarette flavors. There is a depth of flavor that is overwhelmed by the harsher characteristics consisting of a sturdy fruit backbone and balanced sourness. Light and earthy, the first word that comes to mind is bizarre.
PaulHegedus (115), Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Oct 5, 2008 Draught at City Beer, San Francisco, July 2008. Pours a brownish red with a wonderful, fluffy, aromatic head. The aroma is fruity and a bit sour. I taste caramel, dark fruit like cherry, some apple, raisin. Wonderfully sour and nicely balanced.
apshah99 (92), Portland, Oregon, USA
Oct 5, 2008 Dark amber pour with frothy tan head. Sour aroma with vinegar and dark fruit. Deliciously sweet and sour taste, with brown sugar and cherries. Balanced but tart finish. Nice full mouthfeel.
Habanero (488), Tranbjerg, Denmark
Oct 4, 2008 Bottled: pours dark, cobber brown with a large tan head. Nice lacings Nose of vinegar and fruits. Sour flavour yet with a sweet balance, fruit, vine and malt. Geuze finish. Medium bodied. Very balanced for an sour ale. Just great.
cab (753), Denmark
Oct 3, 2008 Bottle. 33cl. Old rating. Really sweet and sour, you can feel it in the saliva glands basically. Very nice tart, and sour flavor, Think bing cherries, malt, and brown sugar all mixed together.
AvidDirtman (20), , Japan
Oct 2, 2008 I came home from work today...and to my great delight my wife says, ’here you go then’ and hands me an assorted box of 6 belgium beers.
Not only that, but sitting on the table is my favourite dish of bangers and mash. Oh i! Thinks me.
Getting alcohol from the missus is the equivalent of a man giving a woman flowers for no reason. Should I be worried about her fidelity?
Anyhow, she can do what she likes if it means a regular supply of Belgium beer.
On open the foam rushed excitely out of the bottle and sat proudly on top waiting to be poured. I got an initial aroma of fudge, toffee and fruit tart.
A very attractive beer, much like the saucy lady on the front. In certain light the beer looks almost black but has tinges of ’Burgundy’ here and there.
Delightful looking head with intricate lacing and the flavour doesn’t disappoint either. Reminiscent of a balsamic vinegar salad dressing mixed with sour apples
A rather unexpected taste considering it’s appearance. Probably the equivalent of eating curry flavoured ice cream (that’s if you love curry)
What an absolute refreshing experience! This lambicesque number has certainly brighted up my day.
If I’ve anything bad to say about it, it’s that after the initial thrill I think I’d quickly tire of this brew. I recommend this beer to anyone trying
to get their girlfriend into the beer tasting game.
Getting to the bottom of the glass now and decidely disappointed to see it go. I’ll revel in the refreshing aftertaste this has left in my mouth.
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