Clarkvv (16523) reviewed Speciaal Nature-Ale from Brouwerij Smisje 19 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
Best before 2011 bottle shared by Olivier on 1/27/07
Dense, sticky, white head is medium-sized and fades slowly to cover/partial cover. Moderate lacing, but I would expect better retention and lacing from a bottle conditioned Belgian ale of this strength. Soft bronze-straw colored body shows light carbonation and fairly high clarity.
Very reserved/soft for its strength, the pumpkin is definitely not overdone. What is overdone, however, is the yeastiness. Very strong, doughy, almost vegetal and somewhat similar to the Panil Ambre we just had, actually. Though there’s no apparent infection and much less DMS, it just dosent seem to have much to it. Light vanilla and cream puffs, a bit of honey sweetness and more easygoing pumpkin that all come and go rather quietly. A bit of acidity and light esters are perceptible and with the musty yeast, it’s distinctly Belgian. No alcohol noted, only a light warming/spiciness on the end, so in that regard, it’s quite impressive. But wow, talk about a pretty bland, overly yeasty aroma.
Lemon sugar cookies and light acidity showcase the malt and yeast, while soft pumpkin flavors are almost not even noticeable. Lots of dough, nuttiness and almost an oiliness from the yeast seem to, again, be too prominent. Kind of a flabby mouthfeel and even at this strength, the beer manages to be watery. Very light carbonation, some lightly spicy esters and alcohol on the finish. Light vegetables persist, some adjunct-like sweetness builds up to some degree. Amazingly vapid stuff!
GRM (7524) reviewed BBBourgondier from Brouwerij Smisje 19 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Brown bottle, 11,2 onces; eye: dark amber with burnt orange reflections, hazy, thick beige head that leaves an abundant lacing; nose: alcohol, Belgian yeast, grapefruit, peppery caramel; mouth: powerful, alcohol, syrupy, slightly grainy caramelized malt, candied fruits, finale in alcohol with the presence of hops and quite a bit of pepper, full body, creamy and alcoholic texture, mildly sweet, lightly bitter, full body, good carbonation, lightly astringent; overall: too much alcohol to fully enjoy FRANÇAIS Bouteille brune, 11,2 onces; oeil : ambrée foncée avec des reflets orange brûlé, voilée, mousse beige épaisse qui laisse une dentelle abondante; nez : alcool, levure typiquement belge, pamplemousse, caramel poivré; bouche : puissant, alcool, liquoreux, malt caramélisé légèrement granuleux, fruits confits, finale en alcool avec une petite présence de houblon et pas mal de poivre, corsée, texture crémeuse et alcoolique, moyennement sucrée, légèrement amère, corsée, bonne carbonatation, légère astringence; en résumé : l’alcool est un peu trop présente pour en jouir pleinement
GRM (7524) reviewed Wostyntje from Brouwerij Smisje 19 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Brown botlle, 33 cl, best before second quarter of 2009; eye: burnt orange, lightly hazy, really light effervescence, nice white head that eventually falls but remains as in inviting bed on top of the beer; nose: hops (grapefruit), tiny presence of mustard, caramelized malt, Belgian bread, coriander; mouth: malt, mustard (?), spcices, peppery hops, surprisingly smooth, finale in malt with a good presence of spices, lightly astringent, thin, mildly bitter, lightly sweet, really lightly sour, medium boyd, good carbonation; overall: better than expectations FRANÇAIS Bouteille brune, meilleure avant deuxième trimestre 2009; oeil : brune orangé, légèrement voilée, très légère effervescence, belle mousse blanche qui tombe éventuellement mais se transforme en un petit lit douillet; nez : houblon (pamplemousse), infime présence de moutarde, malt caramélisé, pain belge, coriandre; bouche : malt, moutarde (?), épices, houblon piquant, curieusement douce, finale en malt avec une bonne dose d’épices, légère astringence, mince, moyennemnt amère, légèrement sucrée, très légère pointe surette, corps moyen, bonne carbonatation; en résumé : meilleure que ce que je m’attendais
Boutip (9769) reviewed BBBourgondier from Brouwerij Smisje 19 years ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Bottle: Poured a deep clear amber color ale with a super huge foamy head with perfect retention and lacing. Aroma of light dry fruits with some semi-sweet malt and some Belgian yeast characteristics. Taste is also a mix between some subtle dry fruits and some malt with a yeasty finish. Carbonation is great with above average body and no alcohol was discernable. I found that this was lacking in spices or character and kind of end up being slightly boring.
CosmicCharlie (9644) reviewed Wostyntje from Brouwerij Smisje 19 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Pours bright amber into a tulip. Fluffy white head recedes with tearing. Slight sweet Belgian funk. Sweet/sour with slight mustard flavor. Lasting sweet finish.
Boutip (9769) reviewed Speciaal Nature-Ale from Brouwerij Smisje 19 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Bottle: Poured a bright golden yellow color ale with a huge pure white foamy head with excellent retention and good lacing. Aroma of sweet malt is dominating. Taste is a mix between some sweet malt and some distinctive Belgian yeast with some traces of warming alcohol. Body is about average with some great carbonation and a bit too much of alcohol. I couldn’t detect any pumpkin, which either means that there aren’t really I it to begin with or the amount is so insignificant that it is impossible to taste. Overall, I though this reminded me of Piraat.
HenrikSoegaard (21963) reviewed Wostyntje from Brouwerij Smisje 19 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5
Frothy white good mostly lasting head. Orange colour. Light malty and moderate hopy aroma. You can detect the mustard. Strange acetic light bitter flavor. Average too acetic finish. Watery palate. I dont like this one.
Dedollewaitor (22132) reviewed BBBourgondier from Brouwerij Smisje 19 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Bought at brewery: Unclear nut brown with fine thick creamy white head. Sweet aroma from malts/spices and alcohol. Earthyness, alcohol (dark rum feel) & spices - chiilli pepper?? Dark fruits. Soft mouthfeel. Warmth from alcohol. Lasting finish. Good t’smisje!
bb (18428) reviewed Calva Reserva from Brouwerij Smisje 19 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Bottle. Mahogony beer with a thin light beige head. Big apple, malty aroma with some oak, spice, and alcohol. Malty, toffee flavor with lots of apple and some oak backing. Lingering malty, apple flavor with a bit of brown sugar. Medium body. Alcohol doesn’t seem to be 12%. Nice complexity and apple fruitiness. Doesn’t have the richness and depth of a JW Lees harvest in Calvados, but very tasty.
Anders37 (30296) reviewed Speciaal Nature-Ale from Brouwerij Smisje 19 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Bottle. Pours a hazy orange colour with a white head. Sweet malty fruity aroma with some hints of pumpkins and spices. Sweet malty flavor with some hints of alchol, pumpkins and spices. Long warming spicy finish.