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Brother Jacob was created by two beer lovers, Johan Claes and Bruno Verbiest. The first brew was launched on October 16, 2010.
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beerhunter111 (51041) reviewed
1125 Vlierbeek Grand Cru from Broeder Jacob
1 year ago
4.8/10 — Appearance 5 Aroma 4.5 Flavor 4.5 Texture 5 Overall 5
A slightly hazy golden beer with a white head. Aroma of mid sweet grainy malt, straw, yeast. Taste of herbal and spicy malt, grains, high carbonation.
Tried from Bottle on 12 Mar 2025 at 10:24
Koelschtrinker (43545) reviewed
1125 Vlierbeek Grand Cru from Broeder Jacob
1 year ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Trocken hefiger, mild süßer Beginn. Kräutrig, hefig, eher trocken bleibend, süffig. Geringe Herbe, hefig-würzig bleibend, mittellanger Abgang. 9/8/8/9/7/9
Tried from Bottle on 08 Mar 2025 at 16:36
steentje (1020) ticked
Gijle Bock from Broeder Jacob
1 year ago
8/10
Tried on 01 Mar 2025 at 12:05
tricksta_p (14137) reviewed
Formidabel from Broeder Jacob
1 year ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
Aroma of citrus, herbs and grassy hops. Flavour is light citrus, with a dry and bitter finish. Nice and refreshing, fine use of hops.
Tried on 16 Feb 2025 at 14:22
tricksta_p (14137) reviewed
Bruin / Brune / Brown from Broeder Jacob
1 year ago
5.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6
Aroma of malts, caramel toffee, nuts, brown sugar, raisins, dark fruits, spices. Flavour is malty and fruity sweetness, a bit sugary. Decent, average Dubbel.
Tried on 16 Feb 2025 at 13:50
tricksta_p (14137) reviewed
Tripel / Triple from Broeder Jacob
1 year ago
5.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Aroma of sweet malt, fruits and spices. Flavour is sweet, malty and fruity, with a moderate bittesweet finish. Decent and drinkable, but also very ordinary.
Tried on 16 Feb 2025 at 13:50
tricksta_p (14137) reviewed
Gijle Bock from Broeder Jacob
1 year ago
4.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 4
Aroma of malt, caramel, a little chocolate, yeast, some spicy notes. Flavour is sweet with a light bitter finish. Body is thin, watery. Thin and dull, did not enjoy this one.
Tried on 16 Feb 2025 at 13:43
tricksta_p (14137) reviewed
Double Espresso from Broeder Jacob
1 year ago
5.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Aroma of roasted malts, caramel, coffee, herbs. Flavour is sweet with a light bitter finish. A bit too sweet/herbal, would have liked a heavier coffee character.
Tried on 16 Feb 2025 at 13:39
tricksta_p (14137) reviewed
Double Port from Broeder Jacob
1 year ago
5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 4
Aroma of bready malt, caramel, sweet dried fruits, prunes, oak, raisins, grapes, port, some alcohol. Flavour is cloying sweet and a little boozy with a light bittersweet finish. Sweetness is way too much.
Tried on 13 Feb 2025 at 05:04
tricksta_p (14137) reviewed
Beiaardbier from Broeder Jacob
1 year ago
5.2/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Bottle at home. Aroma of ripe fruits, tart apples, malt, hint of caramel, slight sugary notes. Flavour is moderate sweet with some mild sour notes. Drinkable but rather nondescript. Lacking depth.
Tried from Bottle on 13 Feb 2025 at 05:04