7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Old-looking 750mL bottle from Egajdzis shared with myself and Eyedrinkale on 8/27/2005. The most difficult cork I have ever removed, I’m surprised no one/nothing was damaged in its removal. Pours a lovely, fully hazy, banana yellow, with a moderate amount of white head, not that long retained, seemingly rather old and tired, as it dosent leave much lacing and there is only sparse bubbling from the liquid. Aroma, however, IMHO, was still wonderful. Vanilla, banana, lots of honey and thick, chewy yeast. A bit of funk to it, just light farmy character, bacteria if you will. A touch of oranges and a decent strength to it overall. Flavor is spicy (pepper, orange peel, lemons, clove), but lets the palate down gently in a soft field of honey and creamy sugariness. Nice sharp acidity grows on the end though, light oxidation, with a tired yeast, a bit dull, but still tastey. Smooth, coating body is medium-full to full, but yet it is not heavy or syrupy in the least, thanks to some miniscule carbonation remaining. White sugary dough, light bananas and cloves. A real treat, I loved this stuff. I wish it was easier to find AdR’s Blonde beers here in the states.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Sep 2005
at 13:37
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottled (BBE 2007)
Hazy orange color, lots of big floating yeast particles, big foamy head. Lemony aroma, a bit of honey and hops too. Too tripel-stylish lemon acidy, spicey flavor, long bitter aftertaste. Good, balanced, acidy tripel.
Hazy orange color, lots of big floating yeast particles, big foamy head. Lemony aroma, a bit of honey and hops too. Too tripel-stylish lemon acidy, spicey flavor, long bitter aftertaste. Good, balanced, acidy tripel.
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Aug 2005
at 10:49
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
(Bottle 150 cl) Very hazy, dark amber with loads of floating impurities. Light off-white head. Lovely caramelly, malty nose. Complex, vinous and very soft in the malt with lots of dried fruit notes. A bit flat but very delicate nonetheless. 120805
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Aug 2005
at 06:53
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
1.5 liter magnum bottle, RBESG 2005 Grand Tasting. ABV was 10%. Intense oaky and malty aroma. Flavour is also intensely oaky and moderately sweet. I probably drank it too warm, will need to rerate when available at cellar temperature. As it was, it’s not my definite favourite, but obviously a well crafted beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Aug 2005
at 09:34
7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Opaque brown with chunks. Lasting large tan head. Great complex nose of plums raisins, brown sugar. Taste has same ingredients,faintly cinnamon, light bitterness, with a medium alcohol heat
Tried
on 14 Aug 2005
at 18:23
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottled 1,5 ltr @RBESG’05
Hazy nut brown, small tanned head. Roasted, coffee, yeast, prunes in the nose. Flavor is par to aroma. Lots of yeast. A bit dissapointment from this brewery.
Hazy nut brown, small tanned head. Roasted, coffee, yeast, prunes in the nose. Flavor is par to aroma. Lots of yeast. A bit dissapointment from this brewery.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Aug 2005
at 12:15
8.4/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 10
Overall 8.5
Light brown and cloudy with sediment. Aromas of nuts and fruit. The malt flavor is predominant, and it is a little sweet. Full bodied, and a near perfect beer. The muddy appearance and the abundant malt make this much like a dubbel; although a strong one. Not quite as good from the bottle as from the tap, the flavor of candy flavor is too strong. But still very good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Aug 2005
at 19:48
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8
Older "La Montagnarde" bottle of uncertain vintage. Slightly hazy orange body, medium off-white head. Delicious aroma of oak, red grape, toast, bread, and alcohol. Earthy and yeasty, nicely complex. The body is a touch tart but dry on the whole, with white and red grapeskins, toast, pepper and other spices, and woody notes. Alcohol is clearly evident and gives this beer a champagne-like feel. Well-balanced; strong and complex without being syrupy or heavy. Excellent beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Aug 2005
at 21:07
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottled (BBE 2007)
Copper-orange brown, a bit hazy. Small creamy white head. Parfumic, fruity aroma. Medium bodied. Rounded mouthfeel. Chewy malts, sweety fruityness, also some alcohol/citric flavors. Fruity aftertaste. Very different witbier.
Copper-orange brown, a bit hazy. Small creamy white head. Parfumic, fruity aroma. Medium bodied. Rounded mouthfeel. Chewy malts, sweety fruityness, also some alcohol/citric flavors. Fruity aftertaste. Very different witbier.
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Jul 2005
at 23:19
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Tall sticky off white ehad over a hazy brown body. Lots of caramel and Belgian yeast aromas. Moderately sweet flavor but not overly complex. There are much more interesting Belgians to try than this one, perhaps this holds it’s acclaim because it is more widely available??
Tried
on 17 Jul 2005
at 07:25