6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Tried
on 26 Aug 2005
at 03:11
5.2/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
(Bottle 33 cl) Comes as "’s Lands Souvenirs du Terroir Blond Speciaalbier" at 6% ABV. Dark golden with a small, white head. Some malt in the nose and also - I believe - some diacetyl. Big, floating algae-like formations in the lower part of the bottle - not really appetizing. Weak malty flavours, but pure and clear with a very dry, bitter finish. This may at some stage have been brewed by De Gouden Boom, but my back label clearly states, that it’s a De Koninck beer "Dit blonde speciaalbier ’s Lands Souvenirs werd voor u grebrouwen door de Antwerpse brouwerij De Koninck". 110705
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Jul 2005
at 11:31
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 8
(Bottle 33 cl) My original version was from "De Gouden Boom" in Bruges. Orangey golden with a fine head. I get very vinous associations here - like a very good Chardonnay. Spicy with a late bitterness. Extremely, rich, aromatic and complex - the kind of beer that slowly unfolds in your mouth. Great stuff indeed. 151197
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Jun 2005
at 12:33
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
(Bottle 33 cl) In my original version simply called "Abdij Steenbrugge" brewed by De Gouden Boom in Bruges. Dark, full-bodied but surprisingly dry beer. Chocolatey nose whereas the arama has more licorice. Not that far from a Westmalle Dubbel. Brewed according to an old Benedictine recipe. 140594
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 May 2005
at 08:53
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle. Malt aroma - clear and crisp. Light tan with small head. Sweet crisp malt flavor. Good body with alcohol content not apparent. Quite enjoyable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 May 2005
at 11:59
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
(bottle) Clear amber colour with a medium foamy white head. Slight aroma of apricots and malts. Sweet malty flavour, soft carbonated. Dry and fruity (apricot) aftertaste.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 May 2005
at 18:10
3.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 2
Flavor 2
Texture 6
Overall 3
Würde man den Nachgeschmack wegdenken, wäre dies ein Klasse Bier, da der Mittelteil volkommen überzeugt, mit leckern fruchtigen Noten, bei dem man den hohen Alkoholgehalt nicht wirklich heruasschmeckt. Der Nachgerschmack allerdings ist so penetrant, das ich keinen Schluck mehr nehmen will. Zum ausprobieren ganz lustig, ansonsten... neeee. Zudem ist die Flasche rundum mit Text beschriftet, so dass man kaum an Bier beim anschauen der Flasche denkt. Test vom 15.3.2005, Gebinde: Glasflasche Noten: 12,10,4,4,6,4 - 5,80
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Mar 2005
at 11:14
6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Very fluffy, airy ultra-white head; fizzy golden beer with greenish shine. Extremely neutral nose, just something faint fruity as whitecurrant. Little bit of diacetyl? Bready, slight-bitter initial taste; bit spicey and a bit of oxidation (6 months to BBD) it would seem. Gets more sweet eventually. Spicey finish. Texture both like mineral water and some - yes, silkyness. Medium bodied. Good attenuation, but not as some hy-strenght blondes. Very, very neutral beer. Doesn’t mean bad, but - what is there to enjoy that much?
Tried
on 19 Feb 2005
at 13:15
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle - At De Garre, Bruges, Belgium Averagily large, lightly brown, frothy/rocky head, lasts. Good lace. Clear, brown body. Malts in the nose. Lightly sweet, lightly bitter initial flavour. Lightly bitter finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Feb 2005
at 16:54
4.4/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 4.5
Bottled (BB 09/2007)
Golden color, lots of carbonation, quickly vanishing white head. Malty, dunky-fruity malt-liquer like aroma. Medium-bodied. Sweet malty rounded mouthfeel with very notable alcohol flavor and hints of corn. This is like Belgium version of Estonian strong lager.
Golden color, lots of carbonation, quickly vanishing white head. Malty, dunky-fruity malt-liquer like aroma. Medium-bodied. Sweet malty rounded mouthfeel with very notable alcohol flavor and hints of corn. This is like Belgium version of Estonian strong lager.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Jan 2005
at 11:09