Oerbier Special Reserva
(has 15 batches)
De Dolle Brouwers in Diksmuide, West Flanders, Belgium 🇧🇪
Flemish Red / Bruin Special|
Score
8.13
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Special version of the Oerbier that was matured and naturally soured in oak barrels.
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8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
(330ml 2017 bottle from somewhere now forgotten) Pours rather hazy pale cola brown with reddish hints and a rapidly fizzing pale tan head. Notes of heavy oak, tannins, ruby port and madeira, grapes, tart cherries, a little dark fruit, rather high but not overbearing fruity acidity with some balsamic hints, red wine vinegar too, core of brown sugar and cola sweetness keeping the acidity in check. Quite crisp and mineral for a big dark sour, with fine cocoa bitterness adding richness and toast into the finish. Medium bodied and slick with high yet smooth carbonation. No sign of the 13% ABV at all. Beautifully crafted and unusual take on a Flemish brown type thing, this is a standout in style for its mix of complexity, drinkability and heft.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Aug 2019
at 20:21
7/10
Cheers grandpa!
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 May 2019
at 19:56
9.6/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 10
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9.5
2013 vintage. 33 cl bottle served in its proper glassware. Hazy, dark, ruby red pour, with a tan head that leaves but a ring. Quite lambic-y and boozy in the nose. Cherries and strawberries galore, sour drop, a hint of coffee in the background. Bone dry, slick and oily mouthfeel and rather sour and tart flavor. Very long-lasting but totally bitterless. Gr-r-reat.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 May 2019
at 08:06
8/10
Bottle. 40th b'day share. amber white head. n/t wine, oak, red fruit, toffee. 4.2
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 May 2019
at 20:23
9/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Mar 2019
at 21:25
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
How: Bottle, 2015 vintage.
Where: Shared by Patrik Wilke.
Appearance: Hazy brown colour with a small tan head.
Aroma: Dried fruit, vinous, alcohol, tart, malt.
Body: Full body, low carbonation.
Flavour: Vinous, dried fruit, a bit sour, malt, spices, alcohol.
Where: Shared by Patrik Wilke.
Appearance: Hazy brown colour with a small tan head.
Aroma: Dried fruit, vinous, alcohol, tart, malt.
Body: Full body, low carbonation.
Flavour: Vinous, dried fruit, a bit sour, malt, spices, alcohol.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Mar 2019
at 07:52
9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9
Bottle, vintage 2013, courtesy of SinH4, many thanks! Pours deep brown. Aroma is acetone oak barrels, red wine, tree bark, little glue. Body is heavy and strong, yet waaaay too easy to drink. Rich and complex, sour and brown and chewy, oak barrels, red wine again, yet super smooth. Superb beer!
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Dec 2018
at 19:54
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
2015 edition. Clear brown colour with lasting head. Aroma has funk and red berry sourness. Flavour has vinous tartness. Dry , woody and complex
Tried
on 15 Dec 2018
at 14:42