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 glid02:
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Reviewed by glid02 from Georgia

4.54/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
On-tap at the Porter Beer Bar in Atlanta.

Pours a clear burgundy color with a one-finger tan head. The head recedes into a thin layer on top leaving solid lacing.

Smells of tart cherries, currants, oak, and light funk reminescent of leather. Also present are hints of vinegar and tobacco.

Tastes similar to how it smells, though not as complex. Medium malt flavors kick things off and are joined quickly by lightly tart currants and funk. Midway through the sip tannins from the oak come into play along with very slight earthy hops. The hops fade out quickly, allowing the funk and oak to carry through to a crisp and moderately tart ending.

Mouthfeel is good. It's got a nice thickness with active carbonation.

Drinkability is very good. I finished my glass quickly and could easily have a few more.

Overall I found this to be a little rougher than Rodenbach Grand Cru, but the rough edges were not jarring but rather exhibited complexity in a different way. Certainly worth a shot if you see it around.
Jan 26, 2011
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