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Unibroue 17
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Ratings by Mebuzzard:
Reviewed by Mebuzzard from Colorado
3.93/5 rDev -5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.93/5 rDev -5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Dec 2010 bottle
This one has been sitting around in my cellar for a while, so it's time to go....
Pours a deep caramel, slightly turbid. Off tan head, rocked up then settled to thin collar
Sweet aroma. Apple and caramel, some toffee and hints of molasses. The lack of anything Belgian spicy shifts the style to something else than a strong dark Bel. Reminds me more of an Old Ale, which is one of my favorite styles.
So,on the flavors. Caramel, deep and rich, but not overly sweet. Light leather. Toffee in the back. Lighter than it sounds, but certainly no Belgian spice. Maybe time took this away, but no matter, it's still dark good. Overripe apple, but not rotten. Darn good beer, lost a little carbonation while in stow
Aug 31, 2013This one has been sitting around in my cellar for a while, so it's time to go....
Pours a deep caramel, slightly turbid. Off tan head, rocked up then settled to thin collar
Sweet aroma. Apple and caramel, some toffee and hints of molasses. The lack of anything Belgian spicy shifts the style to something else than a strong dark Bel. Reminds me more of an Old Ale, which is one of my favorite styles.
So,on the flavors. Caramel, deep and rich, but not overly sweet. Light leather. Toffee in the back. Lighter than it sounds, but certainly no Belgian spice. Maybe time took this away, but no matter, it's still dark good. Overripe apple, but not rotten. Darn good beer, lost a little carbonation while in stow
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Reviewed by Cramshawbar from Canada (ON)
2.74/5 rDev -34.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
2.74/5 rDev -34.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Gross. It may be an attempt at Belgian style, but by deciding to load it with nutmeg, they killed all other flavours and shot themselves in the foot in the process.
Only about a $1 cheaper than St. Bernardus, which is ridiculous. They are worlds apart.
Stay away.
Nov 16, 2018Only about a $1 cheaper than St. Bernardus, which is ridiculous. They are worlds apart.
Stay away.
Reviewed by Lucular from Maryland
4.31/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.31/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
2011 version. Reminds me a bit of Chimay Blue but with added complexities. Full-bodied mouthfeel with low carbonation. Smell and taste highlight dark fruits - raisins, figs, prunes - with some mellow spices.
Oct 10, 2017Reviewed by HardTarget from Texas
4.05/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5
4.05/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5
Kept room temp since 2008, sampled 2017.
Appearance: Translucent deep brown glass holds a thin halo of tan spotty foam.
Aroma: Red wine tannin, clove like spice adds a forest herbal note, mild alcohol.
Taste: Well balanced with a sweet start that turns to a dark red wine profile and finishes with an alcoholic slap. There is a hint of brown paper bag oxidation, but I had to go looking for it. The taste profile is big and punchy.
Mouthfeel: Medium light body goes a bit thin and dry in the finish, low carbonation, a bit numbing.
Overall: Picked up a new release of the 17 Grand Reserve so popped this cork after 9 years in the closet waiting it's turn. The alcohol warms rather than burns, but it's heavy handed. I would say this held up rather than improved with age. The house yeast taste is a matter of personal preference.
Mar 18, 2017Appearance: Translucent deep brown glass holds a thin halo of tan spotty foam.
Aroma: Red wine tannin, clove like spice adds a forest herbal note, mild alcohol.
Taste: Well balanced with a sweet start that turns to a dark red wine profile and finishes with an alcoholic slap. There is a hint of brown paper bag oxidation, but I had to go looking for it. The taste profile is big and punchy.
Mouthfeel: Medium light body goes a bit thin and dry in the finish, low carbonation, a bit numbing.
Overall: Picked up a new release of the 17 Grand Reserve so popped this cork after 9 years in the closet waiting it's turn. The alcohol warms rather than burns, but it's heavy handed. I would say this held up rather than improved with age. The house yeast taste is a matter of personal preference.
Unibroue 17 from Unibroue
Beer rating:
93 out of
100 with
349 ratings
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