Cynics can't believe it, Epicures hail it a sensation, and Pythagoreans just can't add up what makes this luscious blend of rich malty ale and cherry lambic so delightful. It might be the flavor of dark chocolate and cherry cordials; it could be the way it acquires wisdom and grace in the cellar. Maybe it's a conundrum. What's your theory?
The essence of wonder is a unique and masterful blend of strong malty ale and authentic Belgian Kriek. Our philosophers deduce that this powerful marriage of cherries, roasted malts, and dark chocolate will only achieve more wisdom and coherence as it broods in the dark recesses of your cellar.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by mitchforgie from Kamloops, Canada who has tried this beer once. (5/12/2012 10:38:58 PM)
"I don't have much to add to the fantastic reviews others have posted. The only American "Belgian styled" beer that I have come across that does justice to the best actual belgian beers. Dense as complex, like ham soup with noodles, just different flavours than said soup. Aroma of figs and dried peach and raisin. Ripe cherries and plums. Mildly acidic and spicy from a nice yeast but mostly malts. Great!"
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
10/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.5)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[2] Review by keal from Maui, HI, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (10/23/2011 11:41:15 PM)
"Second only to Rochefort 10, this is the beer I buy the most. A nice, strong drink with the taste of chocolate-covered cherries. I can drink this every single day and never get sick of it.
Great slightly chilled, as well as room-temperature. Very nice appearance poured into a chalice/goblet.
Highly, highly recommended!"
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 48oz @ $16 Unit Cost: $5.33 per Pint
[3] Review by Beav from Fort Collins, CO, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (10/6/2011 1:46:55 AM)
"12oz bottle. Pours a hazy dark red amber with a big creamy off-white head that retains fairly well and laces the glass.
The aroma caramel malts, dark fruits and sweet cherries and some alcohol.
The flavor is toffee malt, figs, and some cherry with a little roast bitterness and some noticeable alcohol in the finish. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with smooth carbonation.
Overall, a bit pricey ($16 a 4 pack), but I like. It's a decent quad with added fruitiness from the kriek."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 48oz @ $16 Unit Cost: $5.33 per Pint
[4] Review by Sigmund from Hafrsfjord, Norway who has tried this beer once. (8/14/2011 8:05:00 AM)
"355 ml bottle, kindly shared by gunnar. ABV is 9.8%. Hazy dark brown colour, moderate off-white head with an orangey hue. Unusual aroma of cellar, preserved cherries / cherry pits, marzipan and oak. Warming mouthfeel. The fairly sweet flavour has notes of malts, cherry pits, marzipan and oak.
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Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.8)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[5] Review by lenusik from Montreal (Verdun), Canada who has tried this beer many times. (6/26/2011 12:49:22 AM)
"This is a big beer with a big flavour. The pour is dark brownish-red, cloudy, with a huge tan cap. Aroma is caramel malt, roast, nuts, black cherry, and spices. The flavour is sweet malt with a great accompaniament of fruit flavours and nuts."
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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(4.5)
