2008 Vintage Oak Aged Ale (Barrel No. 96)
Brouwerij Rodenbach N.V.

2008 Vintage Oak Aged Ale (Barrel No. 96)2008 Vintage Oak Aged Ale (Barrel No. 96)
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From:
Brouwerij Rodenbach N.V.
 
Belgium
Style:
Flanders Red Ale
ABV:
7%
Score:
96
Avg:
4.35 | pDev: 9.43%
Reviews:
66
Ratings:
153
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 15, 2017
Added:
Oct 07, 2010
Wants:
  12
Gots:
  42
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Ratings by CloudStrife:
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Reviewed by CloudStrife from New York

4.39/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
750ml split and poured into a snifter. Best by 09/08/13 per bottle.

A: Pours a hazy light ruby brown with a minimal white head that quickly fleets to the edges of the glass. Some specs of lacing. Not much visible carbonation.

S: Oaky and sweet fruits hit right off the bat. Cherry and strawberry come to mind. Reminiscent of a sour candy there is a good deal of tart sharpness.

T: Very smooth, rich and complex flavor. Blended very nicely it has the characteristic flanders red flavor with a bit more sweetness and oak. Sour is there but wont overpower the taste. More oak flavor than the standard Rodenbach, Cherry comes through the most fruit wise.

M: Low carbonation, medium body with a clean finish. Makes you pucker up a bit but doesn't leave the tongue too dry.

Overall a very smooth and delicious beer. Astonishingly more developed the regular Rodenbach. If you are fortunate to still find a bottle give this one a go. Oak is the standout in this beer.
May 27, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.75 by smithj4 from New York

Aug 15, 2017
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Reviewed by wisrarebeer from Wisconsin

4.66/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Just opened another of my collection of 2008 on 5 March 2023 and it is aging remarkably. Poured with nice carbonation that quickly dissipated. Lighter shade of claret. Incredible nose with balsamic undertones and rich jam. Highly, highly quaffable. Well-balanced and bordering on absurd in drinkability. Rounded edges over time. Smooth. Rich jam with tartness and malt backbone.
Mar 26, 2017
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Rated by Uconnelmo from Connecticut

4.47/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
8 years later still got it
Dec 01, 2016
 
Rated: 4.32 by desint from Belgium

Sep 24, 2016
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Rated by wethorseblanket from California

4.38/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Reviewed from notes taken at Stone Sour Fest on 7/8/12.
Apr 25, 2015
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Reviewed by Jonada from New Jersey

4.51/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
750 ml bottle, best before 8/9/2013. Poured into a Chimay goblet.

Appearance: Pours a dark red/brown color with less than a finger of a tan head that settles to a thin ring. Body is clear with lively visible carbonation.

Smell: Lots of oak and vinegar with sour cherry, green apple, leather.

Taste: Oak, sour cherry, red berry, leather, apple, mild funk and maybe some red grape. Sourness is on the lower end of medium with a mild balancing sweetness.

Mouthfeel: Light/medium bodied with a somewhat soft mouthfeel and light/medium carbonation.

Overall: So complex and well balanced. One of the most under appreciated beers out there.
Mar 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4.19 by KAF from Iowa

Feb 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4.6 by OntheLambic from Connecticut

Jan 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Dactrius from Netherlands Antilles

Dec 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Dec 03, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by TomVerhofstede from Belgium

Nov 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4.18 by Tucquan from Pennsylvania

Nov 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by BeersAndBears from Georgia

Oct 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Mesa512 from Connecticut

Jun 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by RWACKO from New York

Jun 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by ArsMoriendiOU818 from Virginia

Jun 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by CoolEthan from California

Mar 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by akang from California

Mar 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by SocalKicks from California

Mar 26, 2014
2008 Vintage Oak Aged Ale (Barrel No. 96) from Brouwerij Rodenbach N.V.
Beer rating: 96 out of 100 with 153 ratings