Solitude
Kane Brewing Company

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From:
Kane Brewing Company
 
New Jersey, United States
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
ABV:
9.8%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.91 | pDev: 7.93%
Reviews:
20
Ratings:
134
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 11, 2019
Added:
May 05, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  15
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Ratings by ripps1:
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Rated by ripps1 from New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Jan 07, 2015
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Reviewed by colts9016 from Idaho

3.87/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
I have drunk a few Kane beer so far most of them have been rather tasty. The beer is 45 degrees and served in a tulip glass. The pour on the beer produced a one finger head with fair retention. The head is tan creamy and foamy. The head dissipated at a moderate pace leaving no lacing on the glass. The color of the beer is SRM 15 rich mahogany amber with dark copper hues. The clarity of the beer is clear with carbonation bubbles coming from the bottom of the glass.

The initial aroma of the beer is medium roasted malts, banana, and cloves. Lastly, I get a touch of chocolate, char, earthy, plums, and fruity ester.

The flavors of the beer are roasted malts, plums, banana, cloves, fruity ester, chocolate, char, malty sweetness, earthy, bready, toffee, caramel, and a touch of floral.

The mouthfeel of the beer is rounded and a touch dry.

The body of the beer is medium-plus, medium carbonation, and medium-light finish.

The is a typical Belgium dark beer, although it is not very hoppy. The beer is thick but not syrupy. Umm, the beer is good but has room to for greatness.
Jan 11, 2019
 
Rated: 4.3 by Dougwillhike from New Jersey

Jan 01, 2019
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Reviewed by Momma_Knapp from Connecticut

4.12/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Delicious beer to enjoy on a chilly night. Deep color and flavor that lends to a deep rich flavor. Can’t hate Kane stouts. Each one is tasty and enjoyable to me.
Dec 01, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by JLK7299 from North Carolina

Dec 01, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by jonbonfondle from Minnesota

Apr 16, 2018
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Reviewed by AyatollahGold from Indiana

4.8/5  rDev +22.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Poured out from a 750 ml. bottle to a 16 oz. tulip. I had to try slowing the head down after I saw how much was forming. Ended up being over two fingers worth of light tan/khaki colored head. The beer itself is a beautiful dark brown and when being held up to the light shines a very nice ruby color.
The smell is amazing. Loads of sweetness mixes with the earthy/floral notes. Dark cherries come through a lot.
And then comes the taste. Wow. Cherries are huge with the slight floral notes.
The feeling comes off as if I just ate cherries. A kind of thick juicy coating over my whole mouth. Slight tartness to the beginning I like as well.
Overall, I've not had too many Belgian style beers I've enjoyed and this one amazes me. What a treat. What an eye opener.
Mar 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.23 by edthehead from Maryland

Feb 25, 2018
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Reviewed by dsa7783 from New Jersey

3.99/5  rDev +2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
On tap at Morris Tap and Grill in Randolph. Pours a mahogany hue with moderate frothing. Assertive aroma replete with hints of chocolate and mocha. Similar overall flavor profile.
Jan 11, 2018
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Reviewed by q33jeff from New Jersey

3.48/5  rDev -11%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
**
12/10/17

On Tap, Uno's (after CBS tapping)...

LOOK: Darker brown, small head.
AROMA: caramel, pear.
TASTE: pear, lime, touch of sourness.
FEEL: medium body.


OK.

**
Jan 11, 2018
 
Rated: 3.88 by Mikexw from New York

Oct 29, 2017
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Reviewed by JerzDevl2000 from New Jersey

4.13/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Traded for this a while ago with a good friend and finally got around to it today after yet another underwhelming night at work. I love Kane's bottled beers and this continued along the trend set by favorites like ANTEAD, as this was dark, rich, and enjoyable from start to finish; even as it warmed up during my session.

Loved the raisin hue to this as the beer poured quite dark with a finely bubbled and tall khaki head that contrasted quite nicely with the dark liquid below it. Not a strong aroma to this but there was lots of plum, cherry, and raisin to be found here with all of those being more pronounced in the taste. Lots of dark break gave this body while there were hints of berry juice, milk chocolate, Belgian yeast, and booze to add some warm and inviting depth. Dark and introspective, this beer had all the good qualities of a Belgian beer as the funk, yeast, and potent characteristics were all here. A subtly slick mouthfeel and brandy-like aftertaste rounded things out as this never felt too heavy when it came to the body.

Had I not seen the actual ABV, I would have guessed that this this was stronger than it turned out to be. It felt that way as this had a nice warming effect on me once I finished the bottle off. A mild amount of carbonation allowed the alcohol and fruit flavors to linger as the bitterness was quite muted. This was one of those beers I enjoyed drinking alone in a prolonged session, proving that this was appropriately named. Easily one of Kane's better offerings and worthy of being in their rotation.
Jun 20, 2017
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Reviewed by Gavage from Nevada

4.29/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Appearance: dark brown in color with a 1/2" head that falls to a thin surface covering that lasts.

Smell: bread, plums, and a hint of chocolate are picked up by the nose.

Taste: dark bread, plums, raisins, cherries, spicy Belgian yeast, and some alcohol. Bitterness levels balance out the sweetness.

Mouthfeel: heavy in body. Lightly crisp throughout with some dryness arriving late.

Overall: a really good Belgian ale which for me is a souped up Dubbel. Slow sipping but satisfying.
Apr 08, 2017
 
Rated: 4.04 by CharlesK from Pennsylvania

Mar 13, 2017
 
Rated: 3.89 by Jsalz21 from New Jersey

Mar 12, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Mar 04, 2017
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Reviewed by IvoryFoxhole from Virginia

4.05/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
750 mL bottle purchased at brewery 2/4/17. Poured into Belgian ale glass.

L: Dark brown but not completely dark, sort of a chestnut with deep red edges. 2F head not a lot of retention, but a cap and ring.

S: Roasted malts and dried pit fruits carry the day here. Quite good.

T: Follows nose, but a decidedly chocolate element slips in midway and carries to finish. Neutral finish, less candi malt, which I like.

F: Medium body, light carbonation. Good construction, but balance runs away towards the bitter/sour at the end. Maybe could tighten that up a bit.

O: Solid new regular entry for Kane, though if they could swap Mysterioso 47 for this, I would be even happier.
Feb 28, 2017
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Reviewed by MacMalt from New Jersey

4.18/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from 750 ML bottle into Kane tulip glass. It pours a dark mahogany with ruby hues when held to the light, and an enormous, light khaki colored head and lacing with great retention. It smells of plum, dark cherry, burnt coffee, and a whiff of tobacco smoke. It's full of dark fruit: raisin, plum, and cherry, along with some nice chocolate in mid-sip, and some subtle spice at the finish. It has a chocolate covered cherry quality. As the glass warmed, I tasted more of the smoke. This ale has a creamy mouth feel with lively carbonation. The label shows an ABV of 9.2% which gives it a nice potency without being overtly boozy. Overall, this is a nicely crafted and tasty Belgian Ale. The chocolate gives it a unique taste and makes it ideal as a dessert beer. It would also pair well with a hearty meal.
Feb 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.77 by mattreitz49 from Florida

Feb 24, 2017
 
Rated: 3.45 by Urk1127 from New Jersey

Feb 07, 2017
Solitude from Kane Brewing Company
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 134 ratings