Subsidiaries
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Golden colour with a big, thick rich head that makes strange formations if you let it sit. Aroma seems simple at first but has pear/apple esters, light pale malt, sweaty yeast, and a hint of alcohol. The malts are sweetish, esters light, alcohol strong but mainly towards the finish. The yeast note is everpresent, lying underscoring everything.
A tasty beer...BUT...this is the small bottle, which is the only kind I can find in Canada. I find with Duvel more than any other brew bottle size matters. A 750 is a few points higher, especially in flavour and overall. A magnum is better still. I’m going to have to invest in a jereboam at some point, because the 330mls are tasty, but it’s just not a superior beer from that bottle.
A tasty beer...BUT...this is the small bottle, which is the only kind I can find in Canada. I find with Duvel more than any other brew bottle size matters. A 750 is a few points higher, especially in flavour and overall. A magnum is better still. I’m going to have to invest in a jereboam at some point, because the 330mls are tasty, but it’s just not a superior beer from that bottle.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Nov 2000
at 23:50
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
A classic beer, spawning several imitators. A strong heavily hopped, triple fermented ale. Has a big rocky and firm head that last for the whole glass and clings to the sides. A pale, slightly cloud golden color disguises this rich and highly alcoholic beer (6.8 wt, 8.5 vol). Flavor is yeasty and hoppy, but malts are detectable. Remarkable easy to finish for a high alcohol beer. Can either be served at cellar temp like an ale or cold like a lager.
Tried
from Can
on 16 May 2000
at 23:43