Delirium Tremens
Brouwerij Huyghe

Delirium TremensDelirium Tremens
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From:
Brouwerij Huyghe
 
Belgium
Style:
Belgian Pale Strong Ale
Ranked #9
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
92
Ranked #4,919
Avg:
4.13 | pDev: 11.86%
Reviews:
1,835
Ratings:
6,356
Status:
Active
Rated:
Saturday at 11:35 AM
Added:
Sep 02, 2001
Wants:
  444
Gots:
  1,783
Colour and sight: pale blond, the fine and regular effervesce ensures a fine and stable head.
Scent: Slightly malty, a nice touch of alcohol, spicy.
Flavour: Feels like the sound shot of alcohol is igniting the mouth. In reality the tongue and palate are warmed. The taste is characterized by its roundness. The aftertaste is strong, long-lasting and dry bitter.
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Ratings by irishking1977:
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Reviewed by irishking1977 from New Jersey

4.43/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
I first had Delirium Tremens at Eulogy Belgian tavern in Philly. It was on tap and absolutely amazing. That place is great, except for the fact that it's not for someone who is claustrophobic.

A: Clear, bright gold with a gigantic head that leaves ridiculous lacing. The head was nearly as massive as Duvel's, but it doesn't last nearly as long.

S: Fruity and hints of pear and pineapples with the funky Belgian yeast. Some candy sugar and hints of peppery alcohol also present.

T: I always think of pineapples when drinking this one. It's one of the things I taste first and foremost, along with a slight malt and candy sugar background. Remarkable brew that can almost stand up to the amazingness of Duvel.

M: Mild carbonation with a slick, oily finish. Some bread-like feel as well at the end.

D: Man, this is good stuff. I can put away a 750ml bottle, but after that, I would be done. On the other hand, if I were inclined, I could session this at a bar on tap. (Eulogy)
Jan 03, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.5 by Adam_stewart from Canada (ON)

Saturday at 11:35 AM
 
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Reviewed by aeranu from Florida

4.77/5  rDev +15.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Finally got a hold of these! After seeing the staple pink elephant in a couple of places I’m glad to discover a local store that supplies it.

First off this beer smells incredibly strong with a gassy, spice-like scent. I could open one of these bad boys up across the house and be able to smell it from wherever I’m at (it is possible that I dropped one and it sprayed all over my kitchen which would explain the lingering smell in my house, but that’s not the point).

The look in my ale glass makes it clear that it is very golden and almost a bit hazy looking, a lot more dense than a Pilsner but more transparent than a wheat beer(Hefeweizen).

The taste is out of this world, how the heck did they pack so much flavor into this thing? It’s clear demeanor hints that it might seem weak but looks can be deceiving. Not only is is the flavor profile extravagant, it slowly changes in your mouth giving you a good spectrum of tastes— from spicy and bready to a nice, dry aftertaste that longs for more.

I feel f****** amazing after a couple of these, lest us not forget it’s packing a whopping 8.5% abv.

Highly recommend to every and anyone.
Mar 20, 2024
 
Rated: 3.35 by Oktoberfest from Ohio

Mar 14, 2024
 
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Rated: 4 by BeerMe8 from Florida

Feb 26, 2024
 
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Jan 31, 2024
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Reviewed by HarlotBronte from District of Columbia

4/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Compared to Duvel and La Chouffe:
Hop intensity: Duvel, La Chouffe, DT
Sweetness: DT, La Chouffe, Duvel

L: Clear gold body with a short white head that fades quickly to a thin blanket of bubbles.

S: Wheat, lemon, spice, bubblegum

T: Clove, ethanol, bubblegum, cherry

F: Full bodied, warming

O: A classic.
Jan 28, 2024
 
Rated: 3 by BrisLoganite from Australia

Jan 19, 2024
 
Rated: 3.85 by Dethark from England

Jan 16, 2024
 
Rated: 2.1 by SeanP99 from North Carolina

Jan 11, 2024
 
Rated: 4.61 by Hazey92 from New York

Jan 01, 2024
 
Rated: 4 by JohnnyForeign from New Jersey

Dec 28, 2023
 
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Dec 28, 2023
 
Rated: 4.16 by Ox8840bo from Illinois

Dec 28, 2023
 
Rated: 4.07 by sewerchewer from New York

Dec 01, 2023
 
Rated: 2.88 by mojohawk21 from Missouri

Dec 01, 2023
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Rated by Pmicdee from Canada (ON)

4.06/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
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