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Matacabras
Dave's BrewFarm
- From:
- Dave's BrewFarm
- Wisconsin, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Dark Strong Ale
- ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 87
- Avg:
- 3.85 | pDev: 10.91%
- Reviews:
- 89
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Sep 11, 2015
- Added:
- Feb 19, 2010
- Wants:
- 11
- Gots:
- 5
No description / notes.
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Ratings by plfahey:
Reviewed by plfahey from Illinois
4.21/5 rDev +9.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.21/5 rDev +9.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
12 oz. bottle poured into a tulip glass.
Appearance-Deep Amber color, light haze with some small white pieces of sediment (perhaps from too aggressive of a pour). Thin light tan head with poor retention and spotty lacing.
Aroma-Wonderful dark fruit aroma (Plums and Prunes) show in the forefront, with a hint of raisins as well. Malt sweetness shows as well, with a little bit of a grainy malt characteristic. Hops are not apparent in the nose. Some spices characteristic of Belgian yeast phenolics show up (perhaps light cloves?) and a little bit of spicyness from the alcohol.
Taste-Flavor is a complex interplay of several elements-similar dark fruits (plums and prunes) show up, though not as strongly. The malt flavor is not as sweet, and is tempered by the rye presence. This time, earthy hops make an appearance in the background. The Belgian spice characteristics are not as apparent in the flavor. The alcohol is smoothly integrated into the finish and the palate finishes dry.
Mouthfeel-Medium-Full to Full, Carbonation is medium low. Alcohol is warming and extremely well integrated leading to a very smooth finish which leaves the mouth feeling slightly coated.
Overall-A delicious and interesting take on a Belgian strong dark ale. While unusual in the inclusion of Rye and the hoppiness in the flavor, this is an extremely drinkable beer.
Oct 28, 2010Appearance-Deep Amber color, light haze with some small white pieces of sediment (perhaps from too aggressive of a pour). Thin light tan head with poor retention and spotty lacing.
Aroma-Wonderful dark fruit aroma (Plums and Prunes) show in the forefront, with a hint of raisins as well. Malt sweetness shows as well, with a little bit of a grainy malt characteristic. Hops are not apparent in the nose. Some spices characteristic of Belgian yeast phenolics show up (perhaps light cloves?) and a little bit of spicyness from the alcohol.
Taste-Flavor is a complex interplay of several elements-similar dark fruits (plums and prunes) show up, though not as strongly. The malt flavor is not as sweet, and is tempered by the rye presence. This time, earthy hops make an appearance in the background. The Belgian spice characteristics are not as apparent in the flavor. The alcohol is smoothly integrated into the finish and the palate finishes dry.
Mouthfeel-Medium-Full to Full, Carbonation is medium low. Alcohol is warming and extremely well integrated leading to a very smooth finish which leaves the mouth feeling slightly coated.
Overall-A delicious and interesting take on a Belgian strong dark ale. While unusual in the inclusion of Rye and the hoppiness in the flavor, this is an extremely drinkable beer.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota
4.09/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.09/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Matacabras pours copper tinted amber under a slight chill haze under a bone white finely bubbled foam cap. The nose is malty and bready with traces of spice and light fruit. The initial attack has traces of malt sweetness and toffee over a hint of fruit and spice that is close to clove. It dries out on the finish with a moderate hop bitter accent. Medium body, creamy smooth, with slightly above average carbonation.
Feb 05, 2015Reviewed by B967ierhunter177 from Pennsylvania
3/5 rDev -22.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
3/5 rDev -22.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
This beer pours a clear, bubbly copper with a thin white head and no lace. The aroma is fruity and floral with caramel malt. The flavor is caramel and a bit of spice with orange notes. This beer has a lasting alcohol warmth and the mouthfeel is thick and syrupy. Exactly like cough medicine. Daves BrewFarm matacabras is a decent beer, recommended.
Sep 02, 2012Reviewed by RblWthACoz from Pennsylvania
4/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Interesting beer. Nice matured fruit tones are in abundance here, but they never get out of control. Carbonation bites a very tiny bit, but overall the feel is smooth. This is a good Belgian style ale that has some interesting (what seems like) Flemish character going on. I like it a lot and think it's very well executed for the style.
Aug 27, 2012
Matacabras from Dave's BrewFarm
Beer rating:
87 out of
100 with
132 ratings
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