Pictured 09/19/25

Presentation has changed slightly over the years, now “Bottled BeBop”. Still weighing-in at 9.4% and North Coast still says this is a BSDA, but for me it seems like a lighter, fruity Dubbel.

Original notes 08/18/06

*Since my initial review, I think that this beer has been re-categorized as a Dubbel which seems more appropriate.

Corked and caged 750 mL, purchased from Hiram Bottle Shop, Hiram, GA, USA from fellow BA, SilentSabre.

Great rust color with some lovely red highlights. Nice head on the initial pour but this fades quickly. Good, rich caramel nose with a hint of alcohol.

Taste is surprisingly light on the alcohol. At 9.00% ABV I was expecting a lot more in the taste, but it is hidden to the point of feeling much less than this. All in all this is very sweet, that’s not a problem for me, but it makes for a beer that is slightly out of style.

Interesting, but this lacks the depth of a true Belgian dark*. Maybe some age and some tweaking can turn this into something special, but for now, whilst OK, it’s a bit of an also ran.