[1] Review by cyrenaica from Milton, Ontario, Canada who has tried this beer once. (10/27/2008 10:54:03 AM)
"330ml bottle
7.0% ABV
I tried this beer on October 27, 2008 after purchasing from one of my local LCBO outlets. The beer poured a slightly translucent reddish-brown with a huge tan coloured rocky head that lasted quite a while. The aroma was floral hops, caramel malts, and some yeast tones. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, with mild carbonation. The flavour is malty with some sweet fruit tones (plums, apples) and a little yeast."
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
10/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.7)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 330ml @ $2.93 Unit Cost: $4.2 per Pint
[2] Review by jlozier from Lone Pine, CA, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/22/2008 2:44:55 PM)
"This has some really good parts to it, but overall, I just wasn't that impressed. Dark, rich brown color with a tan, sudsy head. Leaves some yeasty brown spots in the head. Tastes of some roasted malt, some coffee, some chocolate and dark cherries. Didn't smell or taste any of the alcohol. I was expecting a lot more based on the trappists label. There is always the possibility that I had a bottle that was entirely too old, also. "
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.5)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[3] Review by bigred00 from buffalo, NY, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/11/2008 9:23:14 AM)
"This is a wonderful dubbel that pours dark chocolate brown. The body is dark and hazy. The head is off white thick and bubbly, that makes for good lacing. Aromatic roasted malts and classic Belgian yeast fills the nose. Also there were light unripe or green banana and caramel notes. It tastes as good as it smells, malty and sweet, with hops being very low key. Molasses and malts, banana and caramel blend together to round out this smooth and silky ale. The body is full with soft carbonation and finishes dry, slightly bitter.
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Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.5)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[4] Review by pfoxyjohn from Watertown, WI, USA who has tried this beer once. (6/18/2008 12:47:30 AM)
"Pours a deep brown with ruby tinges, much darker than the Chimay or Roch. Tan head is dense but thins out quickly, with a small ring remaining, little lacing. Very interesting nose, spicy, dark fruit - raisins. Spice is mysterious - allspice & coriander? Rich mouthfeel, warm on the palate. Strong dark fruit flavors, raisins & prune. Lightly spicy, and a good malt presence. Fruity, warm finish. MUSIC: 'Dark Come Soon' by Tegan & Sara"
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
9/10
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
[5] Review by changeup45 from Orlando, Florida, USA who has tried this beer once. (4/10/2008 6:19:38 PM)
"Pours a dark brown color topped with a nice thick foamy tanish head. Aroma is nice and fresh consisting of dark fruits, yeast and a touch of wine. The mouthfeel is creamy, slightly tart and relatively full and rich. The flavor here is some sugary dark fruits with yeast and a touch of roasted malts. Not crazy flavorful but they all blend together quite nicely. The finish is somewhat mellow and clean. This beer is extremely smooth and easy drinking. Another excellent one from the Monks. "
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.2)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 11.2oz @ $4.99 Unit Cost: $7.13 per Pint
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