Brune-Bruin
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs in Montignies-sur-Roc, Hainaut, Belgium 🇧🇪
Belgian Style - Quadrupel / Dark Strong Regular|
Score
7.76
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Abbaye des Rocs (9% ABV) is a pure malt beer with no added sugar. The harmony of flavours is directly linked to its double fermentation process, the precise quantities of malt used (7 types). It is a majestic, papal, dark ruby red colour. Its taste is rich and full of subtlety. It is enjoyed like a red wine, whose colour it resembles, but without the tannin. It develops a very powerful aroma with sweet notes. It confirms the initial impression in the mouth, although now enveloped by a deep bitterness, yet one that is well balanced and with a certain fruitiness. It is released fully on the palate, developing an impressive density of flavour. There are notes of burnt wood, but although this beer includes a roasted malt in its ingredients, this does not come through in the aroma. The aftertaste is very long thanks to its dense and creamy development whilst in the mouth. The bitterness and sweetness (even though no sugar is added) rival one another magnificently, but come out as equals, to the great satisfaction of the taster.
In 2019 the new 1979 label was introduced to commemorate the 40th jubilee of the brewery.
In 2019 the new 1979 label was introduced to commemorate the 40th jubilee of the brewery.
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7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
750ml bottle. Floaties galore inside an unfiltered cherry brown body. Beige/off white head. Deep malt tones, a hint oxidized certainly. Fruity yeast notes, lots of red fruit. Very classical, rustic Belgian Brown. Good, but not as good as I remembered it from years past.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 May 2016
at 22:48
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
330 ml bottle, vintage 2013, bb 11/10/2015.
Dark copper-brown body, with a lot of floating yeast and a small, creamy, beige head.
Aroma of caramel, dried fruits, berries, cocoa, milk chocolate, some pices.
Tastes of dried fruits, cocoa, caramel, cinnamon, some toast, some wood, subtle alcohol.
Medium, creamy mouthfeel, with an average carbonation.
Finishes smooth, medium sweet, a bit dry, slightly roasty, with cocoa, wood, spices, fruits, some alcohol warmth.
Really tasty. Very smooth and perfectly balanced, complex, but also feels simple at the same time. Quite sweet, but not too much, with enough smooth, dry, slightly roasty notes. Alcohol is greatly hidden, just providing some warmth. Among my favourite Belgian dark strong ales I’ve had so far.
Dark copper-brown body, with a lot of floating yeast and a small, creamy, beige head.
Aroma of caramel, dried fruits, berries, cocoa, milk chocolate, some pices.
Tastes of dried fruits, cocoa, caramel, cinnamon, some toast, some wood, subtle alcohol.
Medium, creamy mouthfeel, with an average carbonation.
Finishes smooth, medium sweet, a bit dry, slightly roasty, with cocoa, wood, spices, fruits, some alcohol warmth.
Really tasty. Very smooth and perfectly balanced, complex, but also feels simple at the same time. Quite sweet, but not too much, with enough smooth, dry, slightly roasty notes. Alcohol is greatly hidden, just providing some warmth. Among my favourite Belgian dark strong ales I’ve had so far.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Apr 2016
at 16:19
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle from Hops & Malt. Quite typical, yet not an extreme Belgian strong. Some candy, some booze, some fruits and resin. Full in taste and warming on the palate. Good balance, but rather low carbonation. A little more of that wouldn’t have hurt. Still a very decent brew.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Apr 2016
at 16:28
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 7.5
Bottle from Saveur. Pours dark, hazy brown with off white head. Aroma of figs, caramel. dark fruits and malt. Sweetish taste of figs, dates, caramel and brown sugar. Sweetish finish. Nicely balanced.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Mar 2016
at 16:09
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 7.5
Dark brown colored, small tan creamy head, some yeast sediment. Aroma is of brown sugar, caramel, dark fruits, some toasted malt, spice and Belgian yeast. Taste is medium+ sweet brown sugar and caramel, toast, dark fruits, spices, yeast, light spicy bitterness, light alcohol notes. Medium to full bodied, soft+ carbonation, creamy. (bottle, Bierhalle Deconinck, Vichte)
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Feb 2016
at 15:50