B.D.S. Belgian-Style Dark Ale
O'Fallon Brewery

B.D.S. Belgian-Style Dark AleB.D.S. Belgian-Style Dark Ale
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From:
O'Fallon Brewery
 
Missouri, United States
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
ABV:
10%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.92 | pDev: 13.52%
Reviews:
23
Ratings:
64
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 05, 2015
Added:
Feb 11, 2012
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  11
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Ratings by aint_it_strange:
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Rated by aint_it_strange from Illinois

1/5  rDev -74.5%

May 08, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by redleg411 from Wisconsin

Feb 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by wethorseblanket from California

Jan 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by KAF from Iowa

Oct 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Kevinpitts from Illinois

Sep 01, 2014
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Reviewed by mfnmbvp from Illinois

4.32/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
22 oz. bottle, with no apparent bottled on date present, although the label does mention it being bottled sometime in June 2011. Either way, the local store still has bottles of this so I thought it was about time to try it out. My first big bottle from O'Fallon Brewery, "ale aged in port barrels". I have no idea what to expect.

Poured into a clear balloon snifter.

A - Pours a murky muddy caramel brown colored body with a slight conjuration of some tan bubbles that thins to a bubbly ring. Some okay lacing, but none seems to stick. Either way, it looks very nice and appealing.

S - The aroma is very lovely and has a lot going on - earthy and woodsy, caramel, oak wood, vanilla, caramelized / candied raisins. The smell is akin to a beautiful bourbon barrel aged stout at times. Very nice.

T - Tart on the initial sip from the port barrel aging, which was slightly unexpected based on the aroma. Very dry / tannic, with a very prominent red grapes / red wine warmth and flavor. Extremely wine-like at times, with notes of chocolate, burnt caramel, and a woodsy sort of roastiness / bitterness on the finish. I am actually really enjoying this.

M - The feel is smooth and creamy. Dry and port-like on the finish. Lightly bitter, fruity, and tart. Good carbonation still hanging in there, considering this beer is getting up there with age.

Overall, an excellent and fairly complex beer from O'Fallon that has held up nicely. Probably one of the best wine barrel aged beers I've had yet, and definitely the best effort I've had from O'Fallon so far. I would definitely be interested in grabbing another bottle of this to hold down further. Highly recommended if it is still available to you.

O'Fallon B.D.S. Belgian-Style Dark Ale ---4/5.
May 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Jordy777 from Illinois

Jan 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by jaydoc from Kansas

Dec 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by GMUPatriot_inKansas from Kansas

Nov 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Whiskeydeez from Kansas

Oct 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by mltobin from Connecticut

Oct 07, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by 007rtw from Missouri

Oct 05, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by MarkyMOD from Colorado

Sep 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by darthhamby from Missouri

Aug 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by nmann08 from Virginia

Jul 29, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by rfbenavi80 from Missouri

Jun 29, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by zonker17 from Texas

Jun 29, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by kinmundy77 from Illinois

Jun 07, 2013
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Reviewed by rhoadsrage from Illinois

4.57/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
(Served in a tulip glass)
A- This beer has a dense opaque brown body with a bubbly head that soon disappears and a gentle carbonation.

S- The raisin aroma takes on a rich port aroma with some wet oak and dark cola notes to it. There is a nice vinous finish that has almost a bourbon quality to it.

T- The blends of dry malt and faint roasted malt hint with the dry vinous dark port really work together. There is some nice big red wine notes with some grape seed bitterness in the finish with a nice alcohol taste. The rich flavor lingers for a moment after the finish.

M- The medium-light mouthfeel has a gentle carbonation and a well hidden alcohol warmth.

O- This beer has lots of big great character that blends and compliments very well for such big flavors. The port character and malt sweetness don’t get overly sweet and the nice big alcohol in the finish helps to cut the big flavors and makes it a delicious sipper.
May 15, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by mikeburd1128 from New Jersey

May 11, 2013
B.D.S. Belgian-Style Dark Ale from O'Fallon Brewery
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 64 ratings