The Widow
Societe Brewing Co.

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From:
Societe Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Ranked #132
ABV:
9.1%
Score:
85
Ranked #20,856
Avg:
3.77 | pDev: 11.94%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
130
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 01, 2023
Added:
May 27, 2012
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  8
Belgian-style Dark Strong Ale
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Reviewed by evanwoertz from California

4.67/5  rDev +23.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
surprisingly sweet, still dark and rich. maple, caramel and a touch of cherry. very fine foam on top, deep brown color, good smell but not too prominent. kinda boozy.
Aug 01, 2023
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Rated: 3.82 by QuintusHorace from California

Oct 01, 2022
 
Rated: 3.82 by acurtis from New Jersey

Mar 05, 2022
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado

3.59/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
April 12th, 2016 - A mild and meaty aroma on the Widow, this is a calm and somewhat rarer style to find in San Diego. A nice, cigar colored beer in the glass, it also has a full mouthed flavor, with low and slow carbonation, and a drizzle of honey and pipe tobacco in the mid-taste, and a finish of roasted chestnuts.
Aug 19, 2020
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Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois

4.12/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had on tap. Shimmering blackish brown with a mushroom head. Smell is predominately dark fruit, toffee and booze. Taste adds more spices and malt dimension. Lighter in the body for style, but very smooth though warm. Nice work
Mar 11, 2020
 
Rated: 4.19 by QuakeAttack from California

May 18, 2019
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Reviewed by Mitzvahman72 from California

4.28/5  rDev +13.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
With a opaque straight brown color, it has good phynols to support the dark dried fruits, dark biscuit, caramel and dark wheat bread flavors. The Alcohol isn’t noticeable, which is interesting as it has the apricot bread aroma and aftertaste. Overall, this is interestingly refreshing for a Belgian Strong. Other good Belgian Strongs I recommend is Dark Truth from Boulevard Brewing and Dubbel Vission from Aftershock Brewing.
Aug 13, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by impending from California

May 05, 2018
 
Rated: 3.77 by Gagnonsux from Texas

Mar 06, 2017
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Reviewed by MathChef from California

5/5  rDev +32.6%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
My favorite beer. I love Belgian beers. Chimay was always a good option, before I moved to San Diego. This is now my favorite, but you have to get it at the source. So, if you aren't in San Diego, don't waste your time looking.
Jul 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.94 by spycow from Illinois

Feb 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.74 by nmann08 from Virginia

Feb 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.48 by Honeybourne from Scotland

Dec 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.48 by swanfungus from California

Dec 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by drepreciado from California

Oct 16, 2015
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Rated by Spreetaper from New York

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
On tap at brewery.
Sep 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.77 by Alpha309 from California

Sep 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.73 by Furlinator from California

Sep 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by XmnwildX12 from Minnesota

Sep 10, 2015
 
Rated: 4.02 by brycevolk from Ohio

Aug 03, 2015
The Widow from Societe Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 130 ratings