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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
26 Jopen Adriaan Belgium Ale 2.4

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

I really wasnt digging this. A murky yellowish brown appearance similar to pond water. The aroma was ginger root, unknown spice rack stuff, and lemons. The flavors were really funked out like chili powder? vinegar, honey, and I dunno some herbal tea. This was weird as hell. Pass

Oct 24, 2005
01:48:24 AM
27 t Smisje BBBourgondier Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

This poured a murky brown color. The aroma was slightly spicy with some apples and oranges present. The flavor was very citrusy and spicy with a huge dose of orange peels and caramel. The alcohol is present but not overwhelming at all. A good warming belgian.

Oct 24, 2005
02:21:24 AM
28 De Dolle Boskeun Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

This beer poured a yellow color with a moderate head. The aroma is primarily lemons and alcohol. Upon first taste the alcohol was the first thing I notice. Beyond that I got lemons, honey, and some spices. Overall a fairly well crafted beer.

May 30, 2005
10:34:30 PM
29 Leute Bok Belgium Belgian Ale 3.5

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

On tap at the Brick Store - Dark appearance with a reddish tint. An aroma of raisins and caramel. Nothing to impressive with this beer but it really wasnt bad either. A malty chocolate and sour grape flavor. Some alcohol is present in the aftertaste. Neither the beer or the glass it was served in really stand on thier own.

May 30, 2005
10:33:30 PM
30 De Proef Flemish Primitive Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.6

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

SPOON WACKER - hahahaha! Anyway a yellow appearance with a moderate head. A funky lemon and pine sol aroma. The flavor was mainly sour apples with little alcohol showing through. Not a bad effort.

May 17, 2005
04:45:17 AM
31 Wittekerke Rose Belgium Fruit Beer 2.9

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

Nice pink can. Anyway this is like a wit with some jungle juice poured in it. A bright pink/orange color with a white head. The flavor is citrus with some raspberries in the mix. An okay beer for a hot summer thirst quincher but nothing more.

Oct 24, 2005
02:33:24 AM
32 Cantillon Cuvee des Champions Belgium Gueuze 4.0

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 9

This poured a dark golden color with a small head. The aroma is vinegar, citrus, musky, barn, and dust. The usual funkadelicness in the nose of a gueuze. The flavor is sour but not quite as sour as many of this style. I tasted some lemon juice, vinegar, sour apples. Very well balanced and not as face pukering as you would think. Enjoyable!

May 17, 2005
04:42:17 AM
33 St. Bernardus Blanche (Witbier) Belgium Witbier 3.8

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

Bottom line is these guys know beer. They can make a rather so-so style good. Well to the beer....A cloudy yellow appearance with a lemony aroma. The flavor is rather light and creamy with some vanilla, lemons, apricot, and spice present. Some herbal notes are present. Overall a great beer and a perfect "lawnmower beer" perhaps if you are doing some yard work at the monistary.

Jul 27, 2005
03:17:27 AM
34 De Dolle Special Extra Export Stout Belgium Foreign / Extra Stout 3.9

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

A dark black appearance with a tan head. A chocolate and raisin aroma. The flavor was somewhat sweet and it hid the alcohol well. I catch some chocoalte, roasted malts, sour grapes, and cherry peels. Very good.

May 17, 2005
03:32:17 AM
35 Boon Oud Beersel Framboise Belgium Fruit Lambic 3.9

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

really enjoyed this one. A reddish pink appearance with a moderate head. The flavor was quite tart with plenty of raspberries showing up. There really isnt much else besides the raspberries that come out in the beer but thats ok with me. A slightly musky and funky feel to the beer. Not as sour as many of the fruit lambics Ive had, but for something more tame it works.

Oct 27, 2005
03:30:27 AM
36 Beersel Oude Kriek Belgium Fruit Lambic 4.0

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

A musty raspberry and cherry aroma. The beer poured reddish pink with a pink head. A very tart flavor consisting of some cherries, raspberries, and a hint of lemons. The finish is dry. Overall a good beer.

Jul 27, 2005
03:01:27 AM
37 Abbaye des Rocs Triple Imperiale Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

A cherry and caramel aroma. A reddish brown appearance. Some citrus, cherries, almonds, and nutmeg in the flavor. It was very sweet and carbonated as well. This was one of the last beers of the Noog Fest so my notes kinda suck. I know I loved it though.

Jul 3, 2005
04:15:03 PM
38 Westvleteren Blonde Belgium Belgian Ale 3.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

A cloudy yellow appearance with a large fluffy head. Did I just say fluffy? The aroma is floral and mainly lemons. The flavor is lemony with some vanilla and hay. A semi sour flavor and a little funky in a good way. Overall its not complex but still "goodly" made. Thanks E!

May 13, 2005
05:08:13 AM
39 Liefmans Glühkriek Belgium Fruit Lambic 3.6

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Guess what? Its smells like cherries! Guess what again? It tastes like cherries. Seriously though this was very similar to Quelque Chose from Unibroue. Flavor is mainly sweet with some tartness and a little spice. Im not really a fan of fruit beers but I do enjoy these cherry fruit beers alot.

Mar 16, 2004
01:08:16 AM
40 Witkap Pater Abbey Singel Ale Belgium Belgian Ale 3.9

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8

This is a nice little surprise. Aroma is of vanilla, spice, and citrus fruit. Appearance is cloudy yellow. To me this is very similar to a German pilsner in many ways. Flavor is slightly sour. Tastes of oranges, lemons and pears with a creamy mouthfeel. It was only $1 a bottle, so I will be back to pick up more!

Mar 5, 2004
01:39:05 AM
41 Troubadour Blond Belgium Belgian Ale 3.5

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

More like a belgian ale than a saison to me. Appearance is golden with a huge head. Flavor was alcohol, sour lemon, and pears. It has a very soft mouthfeel. A nice sipping belgian that lacks in complexity but good nonetheless.

Mar 2, 2004
01:51:02 AM
42 Hanssens Oudbeitje Belgium Fruit Lambic 4.0

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Yellow appearance with little head. Aroma is quite sour with some musk and lemons. Flavor is lemony with some sour strawberries and apricots coming through. Less sweet than many of the more mass produced fruit lambics Ive tried. Nice work!

Mar 2, 2004
01:53:02 AM
43 Duinen Tripel Belgium Abbey Tripel 3.0

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

Appearance is a bronze color. Aroma is a nice blend of cherries, grapes, and vanilla. Flavor has a nice warming effect with dark fruit flavors and some alcohol noticeable. My complaint with this beer is the metallic aftertaste like it came from a can. This would be an excellent beer if that metallic taste was not present. It tastes like the foil on the outside of the bottle was also part of the brewing process. The Duinen Dubbel is much better.

Mar 4, 2004
02:40:04 AM
44 Ichtegems Oud Bruin Belgium Flanders Oude Bruin 3.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Appearance is brown with almost no head. Aroma is sour apples. Flavor is sour fruit mainly apples. It tastes fairly close to a cider. Palate was a little thin and tart. This is not very complex but I enjoyed it.

Mar 15, 2004
02:52:15 AM
45 Hoegaarden Original White Ale Belgium Witbier 3.4

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Might I start off by saying I'm not a huge fan of Witbiers. Appearance is strange, very light almost like dirty water. A nice lemon and bread nose. Flavor is clean and refreshing with some lemon, apricots, bananas, and grapefruit. Palate is slightly dry and a little thin. This is a pretty good beer.

Mar 5, 2004
02:06:05 AM
46 Corsendonk Christmas Ale Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.3

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

Aroma is cherries, oranges, raisins, and alcohol. Appearance is a very nice brownish red color. Flavor is very chocolately. Some wintergreen mint and spiced plums. A sort of grainy and very sweet aftertaste. An Andes Mint in a liquid form. A tad too sweet but its one fine cold weather beer. Groovy!

Mar 2, 2004
02:29:02 AM
47 Rochefort Trappistes 8 Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.9

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

Aroma is fantastic full of grapes, dates, spices, and nuts. Flavor is very smooth with a hint of bitterness. A nice woody and dark fruit flavor. It hides the alcohol amazingly well. This is certainly the short cousin of Rocherfort 10. Overall this a nice belgian but a little light bodied and not in the league of Rochefort 10.

Mar 2, 2004
02:31:02 AM
48 Sterkens Hoogstraten Poorter Belgium Baltic Porter 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

Aroma is of raisins, caramel, and chocolate. A solid brown color and probably the lightest colored porter Ive encountered. Flavor is of slight alcohol, nuts, chocolate, caramel, raisins, and toffee. Wow! It has a very "Belgian" flavor if anyone knows what I mean. Great beer!

Mar 4, 2004
01:57:04 AM
49 Lindemans Framboise Belgium Fruit Lambic 3.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

Aroma of raspberries and sugar. Flavor is a little less sour than I expected, an explosion of raspberries. Palate is a little thin and syrupy. Overall this was a good lambic, however I did enjoy the peach and cherry lambics more

Mar 14, 2004
01:11:14 AM
50 McChouffe Belgium Scottish Ale 3.7

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

Brownish appearance with a huge foamy head. Very smooth taste. Spicy and sour fruit flavor which includes a strong caramel presence. Rather thin and creamy mouthfeel. Some evidence of alcohol showing. A nice Belgian but not a great one.

Mar 14, 2004
12:50:14 PM