Bush Prestige Cuvee Speciale
(has 2 batches)
Brasserie Dubuisson in Pipaix, Hainaut, Belgium 🇧🇪
Belgian Style - Strong Ale Special|
Score
7.83
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The Bush Prestige is a Bush Caractère that, rather than maturing in stainless steel tanks, has spent six months finishing in oak barrels.
During the bottling process, small amounts of sugar and yeast are added to the beer so it re-ferments in the bottle during its stay in the brewery’s warm room. This develops the natural yeast cloud and gives the beer its exceptionally high alcohol volume of 13%.
Reviving the traditional use of oak barrels has introduced aromas and tannins that haven’t been experienced in beer for many years. Even the most demanding beer lover will be bowled over by these qualities. Think of the aromas of whisky and other spirits matured on oak coupled with an extraordinarily rounded character.
The Bush Prestige is an exceptional beer thanks to its rounded taste, its rich aromas, the exclusive bottle and the limited distribution.
During the bottling process, small amounts of sugar and yeast are added to the beer so it re-ferments in the bottle during its stay in the brewery’s warm room. This develops the natural yeast cloud and gives the beer its exceptionally high alcohol volume of 13%.
Reviving the traditional use of oak barrels has introduced aromas and tannins that haven’t been experienced in beer for many years. Even the most demanding beer lover will be bowled over by these qualities. Think of the aromas of whisky and other spirits matured on oak coupled with an extraordinarily rounded character.
The Bush Prestige is an exceptional beer thanks to its rounded taste, its rich aromas, the exclusive bottle and the limited distribution.
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8.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
750 ml "champagne" bottle, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Deep golden to amber colour, moderate head. Lovely vinous aroma with notes of oak, fruit and berries. The flavour is also pleasantly oaky and fruity, with a "refreshing" touch which is quite astonishing for a 13% ABV beer. Well, you get an idea that this is a strong beer, but not as strong as it actually is. It is not too sweet, and the aftertaste is moderately spicy. A great beer!
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Oct 2008
at 17:40
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
(75 cl bottle from Systembolaget, thanks deft!) On September 19, 2008. BB end 1011. Nice klucking sound when pouring, gets a 5 for sound! High pressure in bottle when removing cork. PArticle filled copper color, fluffy off-white head. Fresh, sweet, malty, some almond paste, alcohol scent. Sweet, spicy, yeasty, aclohol taste. Alcohol, bitter, sweet aftertaste. WArming alcohol. Smooth mouthfeel, medium bitterness.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Sep 2008
at 12:59
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
A hazy golden ale with a thick collapsing off white head. A pleasant caramel aroma and candy sugar, herbal, coriander, grassy and wild vegetation and alcohol, In mouth, an intense sild carbonated beer, with coriander, wild herbs, light acidity and barn. A wild and wonderful beer. Rich and complex. A nice way to finish a tasting. Old Stock VI evening, March 23 2007.
Tried
from Can
on 19 Aug 2008
at 22:18
9.5/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 9
Flavor 10
Texture 10
Overall 9
Had this for the first time at Beer Passion weekend in Antwerp. What can I say, I like most of the Dubuisson beers but this one is incredible. Almost like sipping a fine scotch. The alcohol is not as intense as you would think. I definatley plan to get more of this before leaving Europe. Re-rate September 08’ - Just as good as I remember. I have to give this a boost because it looks so good in the glass and is so smooth and creamy. Top notch.
Tried
from Can
on 19 Aug 2008
at 06:04
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
Kindly offered by Tony at OTH Oldsmar. Totally captivated by this beer. The smell reminded me of a brandy/whisky oak barrel aged beer. The smeel/nose of liquor is quite present. The first sip is attenuated by a sweet aroma, a mix of apple cider/figue.leaving a little aftertaste of liquor. At 13% ABV, I was very suprised by how smooth this beer was. Very pleasant. There is a definite quality in this beer.
Tried
on 18 Jun 2008
at 23:50
8.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
(Bottle) Amber colour, hazy, with huge brief foamy beige head. Lively carbonation. Malty, woody nose with notes of ripe apricots and pears, dried fruit (raisins, prunes, apricots), caramel and lots of oak shining through. Malty, powerful, fiery taste with dried fruit, caramel, vanilla, honey, apples and oak wood. Fiery alcohol comes through with a friendly punch in a peppery, slightly acidic finish. Almost full body with prickly carbonation. Alcohol gives it a certain sweetness, but it stays within bounds and never gets cloying. Lovely beer, a combination of power and beauty!
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Mar 2008
at 17:04
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
Bottle, 75 cl, Old Stock VI evening, savoured on March 23 2007; eye: suspended matter, hazy, tiny beige head, dirty caramel; nose: alcohol, edgy hops, grainy malt, spices, candied sugar; mouth: coriander, malt, caramel, alcohol, fizzy finale in alcohol and hops, quite carbonated, full body, alcoholic texture, lightly astringent, powerful, intense; overall: really good FRANÇAIS Bouteille, 75 cl, soirée Vieux Stock VI, savourée le 23 mars 2007; oeil : matière en suspension, voilée, petite mousse beige, caramel sale; nez : alcool, houblon tranchant, malt granuleux, épices, sucre candi; bouche : coriandre, malt, caramel, alcool, finale pétillante en alcool et houblon, très carbonatée, corsée, texture alcoolique, légère astringence, puissante, intense; en résumé : très bonne
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Jul 2007
at 16:40
4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 3
Texture 4
Overall 4
[b]bottle[/b] Dark amber with a large head. Aroma is sweet and oaky, a bit like Sherry. Flavour is very sweet with notes of caramel and honey. The taste of alcohol and oak barrels is also very evident; too evident. This beer is IMHO way over rated.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Jul 2007
at 13:37