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La Trappe Isid'or
Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V.
- From:
- Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V.
- Netherlands
- Style:
- Belgian Pale Strong Ale
Ranked #41 - ABV:
- 7.5%
- Score:
- 89
Ranked #11,061 - Avg:
- 3.99 | pDev: 9.52%
- Reviews:
- 315
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 07, 2024
- Added:
- Jul 10, 2009
- Wants:
- 42
- Gots:
- 144
Named after brother Isidorus, Koningshoeven Abbey’s first brewer. Brewed to mark the occasion of the Trappist brewery’s 125th anniversary in 2009, Isid’or was so well received that it earned itself a permanent place in La Trappe’s line-up. Unfiltered, slightly sweet amber ale with a hint of caramel, which continues to ferment after bottling and has a rich, slightly bitter flavour, and a fruity aftertaste.
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Ratings by jrc1093:
Reviewed by jrc1093 from Connecticut
3.49/5 rDev -12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.49/5 rDev -12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Bottle reads ‘K02613’
Pours a deep rust-dirt brown with vague ruby hues and over a finger of fluffy, bone white head; good retention and solid albeit inconsistent walls of lacing hold to the walls nicely, while a thicker ring of foam surround the surface; fair amount of speckled sediment rests on the bottom.
Aromas of dark fruits, candied sugar, plums, light fig, caramel, and underlying milk chocolate; dark fruits threaten to overwhelm throughout, but various background notes present themselves with more prominence to offset this and add balance to the bouquet.
Taste brings further dark fruit, figs, subdued chocolate, and bits of earthy, herbal bitterness on the finish; solid, but a bit one-dimensional and finishes rather quickly.
Mouthfeel shows a medium body with consistent, nuanced, prickly carbonation; malty softness sits comfortably on the palate and leaves light fatigue while imparting solid flavor.
Solid elements to build with, but occasionally lacks both consistency in some places (mouthfeel) and dynamism (flavor profile) in others. In spite of this, it proves to have a nice enough foundation to remaining enjoyably drinkable.
Nov 09, 2018Pours a deep rust-dirt brown with vague ruby hues and over a finger of fluffy, bone white head; good retention and solid albeit inconsistent walls of lacing hold to the walls nicely, while a thicker ring of foam surround the surface; fair amount of speckled sediment rests on the bottom.
Aromas of dark fruits, candied sugar, plums, light fig, caramel, and underlying milk chocolate; dark fruits threaten to overwhelm throughout, but various background notes present themselves with more prominence to offset this and add balance to the bouquet.
Taste brings further dark fruit, figs, subdued chocolate, and bits of earthy, herbal bitterness on the finish; solid, but a bit one-dimensional and finishes rather quickly.
Mouthfeel shows a medium body with consistent, nuanced, prickly carbonation; malty softness sits comfortably on the palate and leaves light fatigue while imparting solid flavor.
Solid elements to build with, but occasionally lacks both consistency in some places (mouthfeel) and dynamism (flavor profile) in others. In spite of this, it proves to have a nice enough foundation to remaining enjoyably drinkable.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Profundobaso from New York
4.05/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.05/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Look - 330ml bottle poured into a 250ml chalice. amber in color, hazy, with a large three-finger frothy head that leaves behind moderate lacing.
Smell - phenols and sweetness hits the nose first, followed by dried fruits, spices, and some malty fragrance. overall complex and interesting.
Taste - initial taste is fruit-forward, which quickly moves to the spices then becomes malt dominant. caramel and some more spices towards the finish.
Feel - medium bodied, above average carbonation, and appropriate in ABV for the style at 7.5%.
Overall - a solid Belgian amber that has a lot of complexity and slightly less boozy than some of its tripel or quadrupel counterparts. quite delicious.
Dec 27, 2023Smell - phenols and sweetness hits the nose first, followed by dried fruits, spices, and some malty fragrance. overall complex and interesting.
Taste - initial taste is fruit-forward, which quickly moves to the spices then becomes malt dominant. caramel and some more spices towards the finish.
Feel - medium bodied, above average carbonation, and appropriate in ABV for the style at 7.5%.
Overall - a solid Belgian amber that has a lot of complexity and slightly less boozy than some of its tripel or quadrupel counterparts. quite delicious.
Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
3.61/5 rDev -9.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.61/5 rDev -9.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Bottle, 7.5% ABV, RBNAG 2009 in Vatlandsvåg. Orange to amber colour, moderate white head. Nice aroma of Belgian yeast and spices, some woody notes to, hints of leather. OKish flavour, some fruity and spicy notes. Slightly acidic finish.
Jul 20, 2021Rated by Captain68 from Russian Federation
3.99/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.99/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
90,5
Mar 22, 2021
La Trappe Isid'or from Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V.
Beer rating:
89 out of
100 with
815 ratings
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