fiulijn (28383) reviewed Bieken from Boelens 23 years ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
2 years old
Cloudy light amber color, with too many sediment particles; persistent head. Strong biting malt aroma, white sugar. Smooth taste, well balanced (i.e. not too sweet), velvety; malt, fudge, light honey. Interesting final, not really hoppy, but juggling between sweetness and dryness, bitterness and honey.
Sloefmans (15519) reviewed Kerstbier from Boelens 23 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Dark-brown ale. Nose of liquorice and sweets.In taste liquorice again, and a certain amount of lactic acid that doesn''t seem voluntary - sits not quite right on the balance. Very much carbonation. No new aftertaste, sweetness becomes a bit cloying. Not exactly their best try.
omhper (45152) reviewed Bieken from Boelens 24 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 10 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 9
Orange colored. Hazy. Lively, soft and full bodied. Complex with some bitterness. Superb beer!