7.4

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Hazed nutty pour and a big tan head. Fine intensity in the aroma Tad sweet and a mild acidity A bit to rich carbonation level Toffee, dried fruits, some yeast and bready flavor [Bottle from Vinmonopolet in Rygge, Norway]

7.4

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle from local AH XL supermarket. Color: Clear dark copper to amber, large frothy very light brown head. Aroma: Dark malt, nutmeg, caramel, some roasted malt. Taste: Sweetish malt base with quite strong floral and lightly citrus hop backbone. Spicy notes of nutmeg. Over moderate sweet and moderate to over moderate bitterness. Dar malt, some roasted malt, subtle chocolate and nuts. Medium body, average to above average carbonation. Nice typical Belgian Strong Dark Ale.

6

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Brown with a big, frothy head of good duration. Aroma promises caramel, plum jam, and spice. Taste is bitter with both a moderate acidity and a dose of nutmeg in a boozy finish. Overall, the taste has a blatant, forced feel—this is not a beer of subtle delights. Medium-bodied, moderate carbonation. A hint of lingering cherry/plum taste on the tongue is the most interesting thing going on here. Drinkable.

7

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Refrigerated 11.2 oz squat bottle poured into a glass. Opaque dark brown with beige head. Aroma is dark fruit, medium body, medium carbonation, and little lacing. Taste is dark fruit and a little booze.

8.5

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8

Bottle shared with Johan and Holmen1 at Vaaland 21.04.24. Clear dark copper amber. Foamy beige head and lacing. Aroma of sweet medium roasted malt, corints, green grapes, molasses and figs. Scaringly light and drinkable for such a high ABV. Knickers away!

Dark copper, cloudy, tall white head. Aroma of jasmin, burnt sugar. Taste of caramel and citrus. Complex and long aftertaste, fruits and resin.

8.3

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Cuidadosamente seleccionada para este momento, suena la cantata "Ich steh mit einem Fuss im Grabe BWV 156", de J.S Bach... Servida en cáliz, color marrón oscuro, opaca, cremosa espuma beige claro de buena conservación que muy poco a poco se disipa dejando una fina capa. A la nariz arriban aromas dulzones desde el mismo momento de descorchar la botella, notas de levadura, pasas, fruta muy madura, caramelo, frutos rojos, maltas tostadas, pan negro... En boca entra dulce y poderosa, dejando sensación cálida y aterciopelada a su paso por el paladar, notas de ciruelas pasas, dátiles, vino de oporto, galletas, grosellas y ligeros toque de anís estrellado y canela...Una exquisitez.

7.9

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5

From a 750ml bottle on 31/12/2023 (shared by Butz with thanks). Pours a slightly hazy amber that pours with a big head that dissipates quickly. The nose is sweet, with dried fruit, bread and Belgian yeast. Tastes of sweet dried fruit, citrus, caramel, brown bread, yeast and nuts. Boozy with sharp, firmish bitterness. Syrupy texture with soft, lively carbonation. An excellent big Belgian sipper.

7.9

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Schönes schwarz-braunes Dunkelbierchen mit Cappuccino-Schaum. In der Nase Malz, Schokolade. Im Trunk kommt der Mönch aber sowas von vorbei, volles Programm mit wehender Kutte, Rosinen baumeln, schön angeröstet, Ihr wisst schon was ich meine. So oder so, nichts für kleine Jungs, das Ding ist viel zu gefährlich. Top Gear!

8

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

On tap at The Cafe Frape Maastricht. How have I not had this beer?? Pours dark brown nearly black. Lasting beige head. Yes a big malty satisfying beer. Not too heavy. But it has lots of dark berr fruit. Blackberry blackcurrant dark plum flavours. Rich. Like Christmas cake. Nutty even a little praline flavour. Excellent.