750 mL bottle from Green’s on Ponce, Atlanta, GA, USA. $8.95 for the orange foil topped, capped bottle. Lot 06/07 on the cap.
A little gunsmoke on opening and a slight burst of carbonation. Into the Duvel tulip it goes. Smells a bit “old”.
Big head and very nice lace. Dark orange body.
Sweet, malty yeasty nose that reminds me of another brew that I just cannot put my finger on.
Tastes are a really earthy, rustic feel. In fact it seems to remind my of OLD beer. It’s a bit odd and it really doesn’t go down that well. Alcohol is well hidden but the other tasts don’t add too much.
All in all a lttle disappointing. The earthy nature keeps coming through and there is little else. Obviously a few other characteristics such as a sherry, alcohol note but it still seems a little musty. Second half of the bottle became a Brat marinade!
A bit of let down for me, and lacks the dark, fig, raisin and rich fruit notes that should be linked to the style. I LOVE this style normally but this really wasn’t that good.