7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
(Bottle 33 cl) Du Bocq has been busy changing the labels of their Gauloise beers. This is the 3rd or 4th edition in about 10 yrs. But this time, the brewery also turned down the volume from 9% to 8,1%. In my opinion, that makes it a new beer. Dark amber or light brown with a very large head. Sweet, but not nauseating. A definite bitterness creates a nice balance. Good fruit. A nice beer. Had this for the first time in ’93 when it was simply called "La Gauloise" at 7% ABV. The amber and blond versions are younger siblings. 010902 Older versions at 160893 and 010597.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Apr 2005
at 07:43
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottled. Pale golden colour, huge white bubbly head. Fruity aroma with hints of yeast. Sweet barlic and malty taste with hints of yeast and citrus. Bubbly palate. Mouthdrying finish and a bit citric aftertaste.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Mar 2005
at 15:28
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottled (BB 11/2005)
Hazy nut brown, not much head. Woody, earthy nose, some red currant berry aroma (similar to Silly Saison). Earthy, woody flavor. Dry mouthfeel. Light to medium-bodied. Refreshing but not very enjoyable.
Hazy nut brown, not much head. Woody, earthy nose, some red currant berry aroma (similar to Silly Saison). Earthy, woody flavor. Dry mouthfeel. Light to medium-bodied. Refreshing but not very enjoyable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Feb 2005
at 12:53
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle. Typical Belgian fruity aroma. Clear golden colour, unstable white head. Flavour is fruity and peppery with a hint of metal. Semi-bitter and semi-sweet aftertaste.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Feb 2005
at 18:36
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
An unclear dark orange beer with a small off-white head. The aroma is sweet with notes of spices and berries. The flavor is malty with notes of coriander and yeast leading to a dry end. The body is surprisingly thin.
Tried
on 06 Feb 2005
at 14:41
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottled (BB 12/2005)
Darkish hazy orange, good creamy white head. Aroma is crisp (lemon) and hoppy. Basic blonde with crisp carbonated mouthfeel. Light to medium-bodied. Dry lightly hoppy aftertaste. Plain but drinkable.
Darkish hazy orange, good creamy white head. Aroma is crisp (lemon) and hoppy. Basic blonde with crisp carbonated mouthfeel. Light to medium-bodied. Dry lightly hoppy aftertaste. Plain but drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Feb 2005
at 13:40
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottled (BB 02/2006)
Pale hazy yellow, good white whip cream white. Aroma is grassy and crisp (coriander, orange peel). Refreshing, fruity with flavor of wheat and coriander. Quite light-bodied. Oily fruity aftertaste.
Pale hazy yellow, good white whip cream white. Aroma is grassy and crisp (coriander, orange peel). Refreshing, fruity with flavor of wheat and coriander. Quite light-bodied. Oily fruity aftertaste.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Feb 2005
at 13:27
4.5/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
5% ABV
Hazy blond color; poor head. Poor aroma: paper, a bit sour, fermented (rotten) fruits. Some sweetness and fruitness, but nothing more than just drinkable. Maybe too sweet in the middle. Average bitterness.
Hazy blond color; poor head. Poor aroma: paper, a bit sour, fermented (rotten) fruits. Some sweetness and fruitness, but nothing more than just drinkable. Maybe too sweet in the middle. Average bitterness.
Tried
on 02 Feb 2005
at 02:40
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle. Metallic aroma with brown sugar notes. Dark brown colour, big unstable head. Roasted start, malty middle, bitter dry finish, sweet malty aftertaste. Substantial body, almost swelling.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Jan 2005
at 06:29
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle. Malty, slightly metallic aroma. Cloudy dark brown colour, big unstable head. Flavour is full, malty, roasted, salty. Nice mouthfeel, goes down well. I do not know why people are so hard on this beer, I like it.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Jan 2005
at 16:51