Stille Nacht Reserva 2008
Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers

Stille Nacht Reserva 2008Stille Nacht Reserva 2008
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From:
Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers
 
Belgium
Style:
Belgian Pale Strong Ale
ABV:
12.5%
Score:
92
Avg:
4.21 | pDev: 9.74%
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
24
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 16, 2019
Added:
Sep 14, 2011
Wants:
  28
Gots:
  4
Aged in Bordeaux barrels from the Saint-Émilion commune.
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Ratings by halo3one:
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Rated by halo3one from Georgia

4.33/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Sep 07, 2015
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Rated: 4.24 by emerge077 from Illinois

May 16, 2019
 
Rated: 4.5 by YvesB from Belgium

Sep 04, 2017
 
Rated: 4.41 by WOLFGANG from South Carolina

Apr 04, 2017
 
Rated: 4.08 by jrfehon33 from Pennsylvania

Mar 24, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by Zekenyce from New Jersey

Jan 02, 2017
 
Rated: 4.75 by JAHMUR from Connecticut

Aug 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by beerpirates from Belgium

Feb 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by mwbrady12 from Florida

Sep 07, 2013
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Reviewed by VsXsV from Sweden

4.21/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Bottle at Kulminator. Light hazy amber liquid with small off-white head. Aroma of raw sugar, cachaça, white wine, light oxidization (port wine) and oak. Nice. Taste is light to medium sweet and light bitter with notes of white wine, raw sugar, cachaça and sweet alcohol. Medium bodied with low to medium carbonation. Really nice, the best of the Reservas I've had so far (05, 08 and 10).
Jun 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by jkane101 from New Jersey

Jun 06, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by dsgolovin from California

Apr 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by ChrisPro from Illinois

Jan 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by spycow from Illinois

Jan 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Jan 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by claaark13 from Indiana

Oct 15, 2012
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Reviewed by Sean9689 from Illinois

4/5  rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a reddish/brown color, white head, spotty lace. Nose is vinous & oak right up front and followed by some dark fruits. Again, more red wine and oak on the palate with some smooth booze and dark fruit. Tons and tons of wine & oak...seriously. Body is medium, good carbonation, dry tannic finish.

Really smooth, lots of wine & oak, good sweetness. This beer is really an enjoyable one, but I actually preferred the 2000 vintage over this one. That said, they're very different beers, so don't expect them to go head-to-head.
Aug 24, 2012
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Reviewed by MasterSki from Canada (ON)

4.32/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottle shared by Jason. Served in Hill Farmstead stemware.

A - White foam settles to a thick collar, wisps, and minimal lacing. Opaque apricot body.

S - Massive aroma of red wine, spicy oak, and brettanomyces. Sort of like an imperial barrel-aged Orval.

T - The taste is a delightful blend of sweet pale malts, tropical fruits from the brett, red wine, and spicy oak. Alcohol is very well-hidden.

M - Tannic and dry oak texture, with some light vinous acidity. Medium-full body, with pleasant carbonation, and some light alcohol warmth.

D - A really enjoyable Belgian offering, and miles better than its older brethren at this stage. With the higher alcohol it's best to have a few friends on-hand, but I'd happily drink a 12oz glass of this if I ever ran across it again. Definitely one of the best surprises of the evening for me.
Jun 29, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by whartontallboy from New York

Jun 24, 2012
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Reviewed by largadeer from California

4.03/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Thanks for busting out this rarity, Evan.

Brilliantly clear amber body topped by a fluffy white head.

Vinous, tart, oak-heavy nose. Red apples and grapes, a touch of pear-like esters. Spicy oak.

Oaky and vinous palate, esters bring flavors of pear and red apple. Plenty of spiciness from the wood. Slight tartness, but certainly not full-on sour. Fairly refreshing despite the medium-full body and huge barrel presence (not to mention the massive ABV). Big tannins and wine barrel notes in the finish.

Pretty enjoyable stuff overall, and I can only see it getting better with age.
Jun 22, 2012
Stille Nacht Reserva 2008 from Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers
Beer rating: 92 out of 100 with 24 ratings