Vichtenaar
Verhaeghe in Vichte, West Flanders, Belgium 🇧🇪
Flemish Red / Bruin Regular|
Score
7.09
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Vichtenaar is a beer that is brewed on the basis of deep-roasted malts, spicy hops, fruity yeast and soft water pumped from a well with a depth of 172 meters. After the main fermentation and the second ripening, the Vichtenaar undergoes a third fermentation in oak feeds for a period of several months. The large upright oak barrels have a capacity varying between 5000 and 25000 liters.
Vichtenaar is a Flemish Red-Brown ale: a traditional and typical beer for West Flanders. The taste of Vichtenaar can be described as slightly acidic and complex and this due to the long fermentation in the oak foeder. The ruddy taste of Vichtenaar makes it particularly thirst-quenching. Vichtenaar is the oldest still brewed Flemish Red-Brown ale.
Vichtenaar is a Flemish Red-Brown ale: a traditional and typical beer for West Flanders. The taste of Vichtenaar can be described as slightly acidic and complex and this due to the long fermentation in the oak foeder. The ruddy taste of Vichtenaar makes it particularly thirst-quenching. Vichtenaar is the oldest still brewed Flemish Red-Brown ale.
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6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Rating No.2900
Bottled 250ml. -Reddish/brown coloured, small to medium off-white head, very sour nose. Sweet and sour overripe fruits taste with notes of wood and metal. Big yeasty sediment at the bottom. To be honest I’ve expected better brew.
Bottled 250ml. -Reddish/brown coloured, small to medium off-white head, very sour nose. Sweet and sour overripe fruits taste with notes of wood and metal. Big yeasty sediment at the bottom. To be honest I’ve expected better brew.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Sep 2009
at 13:22
5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
25 cl bottle thanks to Diar!On July 9, 2009BB12-12-09Clear dark copper color, small tan head. Sour, sweet, buttery scent, some vinegar. Acidic, sugary, metallic taste. Moussy mouthfeel, low bitterness. Short aftertaste.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Jul 2009
at 17:03
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Tart, sweet-and-sour nose, lots of dark fruit and some brown sugar and oak. Very sweet, yet the sourness balances it nicely. A great contrast of flavors. Fine stuff.
Tried
on 09 Mar 2009
at 00:06
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle: Poured a deep hazy reddish color ale with a medium foamy head with OK retention and some lacing. Aroma of sweet cherries and light sour and oaky notes. Taste is also dominated by tasty oak notes with a light lingering sour note with some sweet cherries. I thought the bit was slightly overly sweet but oak notes were just about perfect, carbonation might have been a bit low. Well done.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Feb 2009
at 22:53
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle. Creamy off-white good mostly lasting head. Dark red-amber colour. Light malty and hoppy aroma. Slightly sour. Moderate bitter flavor. Week cherry notes and slightly sour. Average moderate bitter finish. Oily palate. Nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Feb 2009
at 14:05
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
thanks faroeviking for sharing. aroma:sour/acid, fruity, fresh, barel aging? flavor:red berries, slight acid, aftertaste a bit metallic. quite fruity and sweet, palate:too bubbly for me,
Tried
on 04 Oct 2008
at 12:24
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Dark amber colour with small off-white head.Aroma of sour cherrys and wet wood still soft and nice a bit metallic finish but overall a good beer.
Tried
on 01 Sep 2008
at 05:33
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
330 ml bottle from Bottle Barn BB 28-12-07; Nose is softly tart, mildly oaky, with molasses and nutmeg, finishing with a soy sauce note; clear brown with a medium beige head; flavor is mildly sweet raisins with spices. Finish is slightly sweet, not what I expected of a sour ale! Very mildly sourish!
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Jul 2008
at 17:36
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
ambrato carico schiuma media non molto persistente sentori legnoci acetici vinosi in bocca leggero acido dolce ma prevale il dolce il legno si sente e anche il fruttato è prtesente ma l’acidità è lieve
Tried
on 23 Jul 2008
at 06:50
4/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 4
Appearance: Dark redish brown. Quite a lot of head. Aroma: Tannin, tart fruit. Bit sour. Taste: Sweet, sour fruit. Red wine-ish. Tart. Info: 250ml bottle, 15/3-2007, 160/500
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Jul 2008
at 04:20