Dilewyns Vicaris Generaal

Vicaris Generaal

 

Dilewyns in Dendermonde, East Flanders, Belgium 🇧🇪

  Belgian Style - Quadrupel / Dark Strong Regular
Score
7.21
ABV: 8.5% IBU: 28 Ticks: 118
Vicaris Generaal is a dark brown, top-fermented beer with a beautiful yellowish head. The additional use of special malts lends this dark version of the Vicaris Triple not only its unique warm colour but also its distinctive full-bodied flavour and rich aroma. The specially selected hop variety creates the right balance between bitter and roasted malt tones. Fans of a strong dark beer will love this connoisseur beer with taste evolution. So, don’t be afraid to keep it for a few months or even years, its distinct character will only get better.
 

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7.5

Tried from Bottle on 26 Feb 2026 at 10:38


7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

33 cl. bottle @ home, bought online @ Mr. Hop.
Brown with a beige head. Dark caramel aroma with some roast. Sweet taste with a sweet finish. Nice one.

Tried from Bottle from Mr. Hop on 23 Jan 2026 at 19:47


8.2

Sweet, malty, coffeeish and a bit sour

Tried from Draft on 22 Dec 2025 at 16:42


7.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Barwa ciemno brązowa, ewidentnie mętna. Na dnie płynu widoczne drożdżowe drobiny. Piana koloru beżowego, średnio wysoka, o średniej trwałości. Topnieje do cienkiego kożucha i tak już pozostaje niemal do końca.
W aromacie palone słody, lekka nuta kawowa, akcenty ziemiste, korzenne (lukrecja), orzechy i ciemne suszone owoce. Całość jest bardzo spójna, bez przypadkowych elementów.
Smak wytrawny z lekko słodkim tłem. Goryczka kawowa i choć nie jest bardzo wysoka, to jednak ona stanowi o charakterze tego piwa. Finisz minimalnie kwaskowy.
Alkohol idealnie ukryty. Wysycenie średnie w dół. Tekstura gładka. Ciało niskie, wręcz wodniste. Posmak długi palony, korzenny.

Tried from Bottle on 01 Mar 2025 at 22:20


7

Tried on 01 Mar 2025 at 12:07


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Aroma of malt, candy sugar, yeast, dark fruits, raisins, caramel, bread. Flavour is sweet with a smooth sweet finish. I am not usually a fan of sweet Abbey Dubbels, but this one has a really rich aroma to go with the sweetness.

Tried from Can on 13 Feb 2025 at 05:05


3.8
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 15

Bottiglia. Al naso arrivano impressioni di fruttato. L'intensità olfattiva è elevata. Il mantello birroso superiore color marrone chiaro ha una buona tenuta. La grandezza delle bollicine è medio-fine. Il colore è scuro impenetrabile. Il corpo è strutturato. L'amaro è contenuto. La forza gustativa è molto elevata. La continuità gustativa è buona. Il gusto è piacevole. Le sensazioni boccali finali risultano di birra beverina. Il retrogusto è intenso. Sul palato si riportano indizi di miele, crosta di panettone, frutta secca, agrumi, erbe aromatiche, uvetta bagnata nel rum, mandorla fresca, cuoio, rabarbaro, vino rosso, vaniglia e legno.

Tried on 12 Feb 2025 at 07:43


7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Аромат тяжелый. Карамель, немного темных фруктов. Цвет благородный, темно коричневый, кремовая пена держится очень долго. Вкус весьма необычен для дюбеля. Чувствуется отчетливая горчинка при глотке. Слегка спертые фрукты, и карамельный солод. Тело весьма тяжелое, ощущается карамельный солод.

Tried on 05 Feb 2025 at 06:46


7
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Bottle 0,33ltr: Dark brown ale from the Proef, roasted malts taste with a lot of hints of dried fruits.

Tried from Bottle on 29 Dec 2024 at 11:46


8

I did half my laundry, so I deserve a dubbel.

Tried on 13 Dec 2024 at 18:42