t Smisje Calva Reserva
3.57 out of 5.00 | Good

11.2 oz “stubbie” bottle that is different from the picture in the BA database. $4.29 for the bottle.

It lists the ABV as 11.0% which leads me to believe that it *could* possibly be the Grande Reserva version, but there is NO mention of this on the label, so I’m running with the Reserva.

Dark rust colored pour that is still in the glass – no head or lace to speak of. Consistent with the ABV.

Nose has pleny of sweet alcohol. Replicated up front with sweet alcohol, but the finish s dry and bitter. A certain mustiness to the beer that is not especially attractive. Warmth lingers in the aftertaste. Tastes “old”, and not in a good way. Some rum notes, with dark sugar. Reminds me of a Jamaican drink. A little light in the mouth.

This didn’t do a great deal for me.

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3.57 out of 5.00 | Good
Original Notes Made: 05/02/2008

Beer Details

t Smisje Calva Reserva
Format:
Bottle
ABV:
12.0%

Beer Scores

Appearance: 3.5
Taste: 3.5
Mouthfeel: 3.0
Smell: 4.0
Overall: 3.5

TOTAL WEIGHTED SCORE: 3.57

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