Appearance - 5 | Aroma - 5.5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 5

Süßlich malziger, metallern, herber Beginn. Zu süß, minimal herb, kurzer Abgang. Naja... 10/9/8/8/9/8

33cl bottle. A clear reddish brown beer with a beige lacing. Aroma of strong reddish brown malt, raspberry, some strawberries. Taste of strong caramelized malt, chocolate, strawberries, caramel, boozy.

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6

Mittelstarker, malzig herber Beginn. Moderat würzig, minimale Säure, trocken herb, kurzer mittellanger Abgang. Nett! 10/11/10/11/10/10

33cl bottle. A black beer with a tan lacing. Aroma of strong dark roasted malt, liquorice. Taste of sweet strong dark caramelized malt, chocolate, liquorice.

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9

Bottle 185 of 350 (50cl bottles), bought at De Bierboom from my mate Rudy (one of the so called 'Vier Monniken', or four Monks). This is a lovely beer if like me you have a sweet tooth and an alcoholic leaning. It's just a great Russian style Imp Stout with everything you'd expect with a bucket load of extras! Dark, interesting and very, very drinkable.

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

33cl bottle given to me by one of the 'Four Monks' (Vossen Rudy from de Bierboom). This was a prototype and 13.5% ABV. Drank on 19th apr 2020 during the virus 'lock-In', some 18 months after being given the bottle. It's a lovely smooth, boozy dark brew with a short lasting tanned top. Malty and semi-sweet with dark chocolate and light coffee esters and flavours. very drinkable!

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

2 February 2020. At Brugs Bierfestival. Cheers to Anke & Pieter! Cloudy black, lasting, small, foamy, dark beige head. Aroma of green apple (acetaldehyde), vanilla, bourbon, chocolate ganache, dates, black pepper. Taste has sweet dates covered in chocolate with a dash of cream & vanilla, going over bitter black pepper & fondant with a woody backbone. Dryish, toasty, chocolatey finish, dash of peppery hops & warming bourbon alcohol, giving off a late vanilla effect. Medium to full body, creamy texture, soft carbonation. Aroma has the expected 'youngness' of a BA beer but tastewise clean, correct & enjoyable.

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4

1 February 2020. At Brugs Bierfestival. Cheers to Anke, Kevin, Niels & Cynthia! Clear golden, lasting, small, foamy, white head. Aroma of pure absinthe, 'pastis', aniseed, liquorice, vague apricot. Taste has pure aniseed, a bit fruity & doughy but overly spicy, sweet & spicy liquorice in essence; spicy finish, yeasty, vaguely hoppy, expected warming absinthe alcohol. Medium body, slick texture, fizzy carbonation. This is way too much for me - sorry Rudy!

Appearance - 5 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

33cl bottle. A clear deep golden beer with a white head. Aroma of strong pale malt, some honey, spices. Taste of strong malt, honey, spices, some wood. Slightly boozy.

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