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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
151 Duinen Dubbel Belgium Abbey Dubbel 4.0

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

Aroma is nice with a malty scent. Appearance is reddish brown with a decent head. Flavor is sour with a wheat and apple punch. Palate is somewhat thin but flavorful. Good Abbey with a unique flavor.

Mar 23, 2004
05:33:23 AM
152 Wittekerke Belgium Witbier 3.2

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7

My first "canned Belgian" which to me sounds like an oxymoron. Color is merky yellow similar to grapefruit juice. Aroma has nothing to say. Flavor is slighty sweet but mostly sour with wheat, bananas, lemon, and grapefruit. It kind of reminds me of that citrus drink Five Alive. Im not really a fan of this style thus far but this is a much better choice than Blue Moon and cheaper! Overall its fairly good but this would not be a session beer for sure.

Mar 23, 2004
05:40:23 AM
153 Corsendonk Agnus (Abbey Pale Ale) Belgium Abbey Tripel 3.8

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

I loved the Brown ale version, and for a pale version its just as complex. Bitter citrus flavor. Hides the alcohol well. Good complex Tripel. I would suggest this beer and brewery to anyone!

Mar 23, 2004
04:37:23 PM
154 Du Bocq The Knights Ale Belgium Belgian Ale 3.5

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

If such a style existed as Belgian Light this would be an example. Aroma is outstanding and probably the best attribute of the beer. Appearance is cloudy golden. Flavor is a little weak with a hint of fruit, similar to a Sunny Delight. Palate is watery. Bottom line its an easy drinking Belgian for a hot day. If one is looking for complexity you might want to keep on looking. I'll take it for what it is.

Mar 23, 2004
04:45:23 PM
155 Abbaye des Rocs Brune Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.3

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

Aroma is amazing, mainly raisins and chocolate, flavor is of chocolate, raisins and dare I say lemons. Apperance is a musky brown color. Alcohol is not hidden very well but that may be due to the fact Im drinking it at a slightly warmer temp. To me this isnt as complex as the Grand Cru but its still complex nonetheless. A good belgian.

Apr 26, 2004
01:10:26 AM
156 Brugse Straffe Hendrik Blond Belgium Belgian Ale 3.6

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

This beer IMO is the Belgian lawnmower beer. Aroma is of apricots and pears. Flavor is a hint of fruit and spice. Palate is a bit watery. This would be a good intro into the world of Belgians for someone not willing to let go of lagers. Overall its a decent Belgian blonde ale, nothing really complex but still flavorful. And a good "beer geek summer beer"

May 6, 2004
12:30:06 PM
157 Bush 7% (Clovis) Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.6

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

I did not like the Bush 12% it was an alcohol overkill, I bought this with much skepticism. But this is what the 12% should be. Yeast and malt with a hop punch. No overkill of alcohol. A good belgian for a good price - $2 a 12oz bottle. Fruit flavor with a complex palate. Caramel apples at the local carnival is what comes to mind. Check this one out.

May 6, 2004
01:02:06 AM
158 Chimay Cinq Cents (White) Belgium Abbey Tripel 3.8

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

These days this is probably my favorite Chimay. A very nicely done Tripel. A murky and dirty yellow appearance. Lots of apricots and peaches in the nose. A somewhat sour and dry taste with some oranges, pears, and peaches showing in the flavor. A spicy and somewhat sour aftertaste. It hides the alcohol quite well. Good one!

May 6, 2004
01:32:06 AM
159 Chimay Première (Red) Belgium Abbey Dubbel 3.9

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

Murky brown color with a medium head. Fruit filled aroma. A malty flavor with some dark fruit, caramel, and chocolate. I would almost call this one Chimay Blue light. A nice Dubbel and this is quickly becoming one of my favorite styles.

May 6, 2004
01:40:06 AM
160 Delirium Nocturnum Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.6

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

Always scared to try this because of a label with a pink elephant standing in a colorful swirl. It looks like a funky acid trip or something. Aside from that it was a decent belgian. Very malty and less complex than some with a thin mouthfeel. A little spicy and brown appearance. Doesnt rank high amongst Belgians but a good beer anyway.

May 8, 2004
12:42:08 PM
161 Silenrieux Joseph Spelt Ale Belgium Witbier 3.6

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

Aroma is apricots, pears, and bananas. Appearance is a murky golden color. Flavor is light with some citrus and vanilla. The aftertaste is slightly sour with a creamy mouthfeel. This is not very complex but a very enjoyable light belgian ale.

May 8, 2004
03:38:08 AM
162 Lindemans Kriek Belgium Fruit Lambic 4.1

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

My first lambic. Reddish appearance with a dark red head. Flavor is sweet with a sour cherry aftertaste. A very bubbly champagne body. Nice one.

May 8, 2004
11:02:08 PM
163 Mort Subite Cassis Belgium Fruit Lambic 3.5

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

Appearance is a dark copper color with a large head. Aroma is currant. Flavor is currant and sour jolly rancher apple candy. Aftertaste is a little sour with a carbonated mouthfeel. Not a bad lambic but a little to artifical for my liking.

May 12, 2004
02:03:12 AM
164 Dupont Foret Organic Saison Belgium Saison 4.5

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

Wow! The aroma is outstanding. Very floral and full of pears, peaches, and oranges. The appearance is a yellowish orange. The flavor is somewhat sour with a spicy citrus fruit flavor. You can hardly taste the alcohol. This beer has a very delicate flavor but even a hophead like myself can appreciate the craftsmanship of this beer. Man is this great stuff!

May 15, 2004
01:51:15 AM
165 St. Bernardus Abt 12 Special Edition (60th Anniversary) Belgium Abbey Quadrupel 4.5

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

A murky brown appearance. Aroma is fig, caramel, and raisin. A complex nutty, grape, raisin, cherry, oak flavor. Damn this is good. Seems similar to the original with a kick. Fine beer!

Sep 2, 2006
06:19:02 AM
166 t Smisje Blond Belgium Belgian Ale 3.3

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

A cloudy yellow appearance with little head. A lemon, detergent, yeasty aroma. The flavor is heavy on the limes and the lemons. Sounds like a Sprite almost and its close. A dose of cloves and mint leaves in the flavor. An interesting session ale but nothing amazing either.

Sep 2, 2006
06:23:02 AM
167 La Moneuse Speciale Noel Belgium Saison 3.8

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

Sampled at KPs fest. A spicy peach aroma. A dry and dusy mouthfeel with a peach and orange flavor. I detect some banana also. Once again fest rating suck but I liked this one regardless!

Sep 2, 2006
06:34:02 AM
168 Glazen Toren Canaster Winterscotch Ale Belgium Scottish Ale 3.7

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

Another KP 26 fest brew. A dark brown appearance. The flavor is yeasty with some caramel, chocolate, honey, and brown sugga. Peat malt is definitley in this one. Not a bad one.

Sep 2, 2006
06:35:02 AM
169 Bottleworks Van den Vern Grand Cru Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.9

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

Wow this was a good one. A sharp alcohol aroma with some caramel going on. The alcohol really hits you on the first sip. The beer isnt too sweet. Its well balanced but maybe a bit thin. In the mold of some the abt/quads Ive had but maybe not quite to that level. Overall a good one!

Nov 22, 2006
11:34:22 PM
170 Fantome Circus Fantome Belgium Saison 3.7

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

A murky orange appearance. Aroma is spicy with some cherries, pears, apricots. The flavor is kind of funky with some citrus, brown sugar, and sweet potatoes. This was prettty good and unlike any saison Ive had. Thanks Eagle!

May 6, 2007
05:05:06 PM
171 Struise Pannepot Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.6

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

A dark black appearance with a carbonated looking white head. The aroma contains a hint of alcohol, plums, chocolate, and coffee. A very complex flavor with some cherries, chocolate, dates, coffee, nutmeg, and cinammon. The finish is sweet and a little warming from the alcohol. A damn fine beer!

May 6, 2007
09:43:06 PM
172 De Proef Knock Out (K-O) Belgium Abbey Tripel 4.2

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

The beer poured a cloudy yellow/orange color with a rather large head. The aroma is quite citrusy and floral with some lemons and peaches. I also detect some whipped cream and toffee in the nose. The flavor is somewhat sour with some lemons, vanilla, honey, peaches, and butterscotch. A little bit of spice is also present. The mouthfeel is very smooth and creamy. The alcohol is hidden extremely well. Overall this was a great Tripel.

Aug 18, 2007
08:30:18 PM
173 Dupont Biere de Miel Belgium Saison 3.6

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

A golden apperance with a rather large head. A spicy lemon filled aroma is present. The flavor is a mixture of sweet and sour with a strong dose of honey coming through. I also taste some lemons and apricots. Some spices present in the finish. Overall this was pretty good.

Aug 26, 2007
06:18:26 PM
174 Gouyasse Saison Voisin Belgium Saison 3.6

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

Well this one was a gusher, now that I’m done cleaning lets get started. The appearance is a murky orange/brown color with, as I said, a ton of carbonation. The aroma contains some caramel, brown sugar, apricot and spices. The flavor contains more brown sugar, a ton of caramel, and spices. Some citrus shows in the aftertaste. Overall this one is pretty good.

Feb 1, 2011
12:00:00 PM
175 Gouyasse Triple (Goliath) Belgium Abbey Tripel 3.8

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

This poured a golden color with a white head. The aroma is lemons and spices mainly. The flavor is full of lemons, vanilla, some herbs and spices. Some alcohol burn in the finish. Tripels aren’t my favorite usually but this has a little more character.

Mar 20, 2011
12:00:00 PM