Pannepot Reserva
De Struise Brouwers

 

 

From notes. Had a great experience enjoying a “vertical” of the Pannepot Reserva 2009, 2010 and 2011 on tap at the Porter Beer Bar in Atlanta back in 2012. Scoring represents an overall average of the 3 beers enjoyed that evening. Since the vast amount of BA reviews for Pannepot Reserva are recorded under a “generic” name/do not indicate a lot# or year released (despite clear indications on bottled product). My Individual scores/comments are noted on records/reviews I created for each brew…2009; 2010 and 2011.

A: opaque; very dark brown in color; no head - very thin collar that receded quickly; no lacing;

S: dark fruit; very port-like;

T: follows the nose - very much like a very lightly carbonated port; no spice; prune; mildly sweet; no bitterness;

M: medium bodied; very light carbonation; moderately dry finish;

O: past it's prime, but the flavor is still really good;

 

 

Pours a very dark brown color with a slight head and lacing
Aroma has caramel and fruit hints
Taste has strong caramel and fruit flavors
A medium bodied decently carbonated beer
A good Quad

 

Brewed 12/3/19, bottled 1/25/22

I had the OG Pannepot for the first time last week and was quite impressed. I’m not sure that aging in a bourbon barrel is the best way to improve that particular beer, but I’m intrigued by it nonetheless. Let’s pop it open and find out what it has to offer

Pours an opaque medium brown with just a few small beige bubbles and leaves no lacing. A bit of sediment floating around as well

The bourbon is definitely forward in the nose, but there’s a nice balance to it. I’m picking up on aromas of sweet bourbon, baked apple, brown sugar, red grape, toffee, molasses, overripe banana, and light leather

It thins out in a strange way in taste, taking a funky turn. On the front end of the sip I’m tasting apple skin, brown sugar, sweet bourbon, caramel, red wine vinegar, dark bread, and light molasses. The swallow brings notes of sweet bourbon, candy apple, red wine vinegar, molasses, burnt caramel, black cherry, and brown sugar

A light medium body pairs with gentle carbonation, resulting in a slick and thin beer. Finishes truly neutral

This one is quite odd, but I still kinda fuck with this

Dark brown with amber highlights barely any head. Boozy woody portlike tannens aroma. Sweet per style brown sugar maple syrup with some tannin acidity and woody spicy like jaegar finish. Not sure what to call that? Clovey? Full body low very fine carbo.

 

 

 

 

Pannepot Reserva

De Struise Brouwers Belgian Strong Dark Ale

The classic Belgian, Reserve style: Vintage 3/12/2019. Opened 10/29/23. Rich, earthy tones of dried leaves, sweet figs, grapes, and smooth, then dry, oak complexity. Sweet, tangy and dry all at once. Dark malts with earthy hops and tangy yeast is deep.

330ml bottle into a small glass. 2012 vintage. Very dark brown body with plum highlights. Small bubbly head shrinks to a ring, no lacing. Aroma of dark stone fruit. Taste is nicely balanced and smooth, good cherry flavor, faint notes of wood and booze. Slightly tart finish. Very nice beer.

 

Bottled and received in the post but so long ago I can’t remember from whom, but either from someone at Struise or a friend of somebody at Struise.
Pours a rich dark brown body with some good off white head
Aroma is toffee and Christmas spice
Flavour is plums and a note of patchouli