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Divine Reserve #13
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
- From:
- Saint Arnold Brewing Company
- Texas, United States
- Style:
- Quadrupel (Quad)
- ABV:
- 11%
- Score:
- 92
- Avg:
- 4.14 | pDev: 9.66%
- Reviews:
- 37
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Nov 27, 2020
- Added:
- Mar 19, 2013
- Wants:
- 28
- Gots:
- 93
No description / notes.
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Ratings by whoneeds8:
Reviewed by whoneeds8 from Texas
2.42/5 rDev -41.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
2.42/5 rDev -41.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Poured into a Westmalle Chalice black with a very thin white head that went away fairly quickly.
Listen, I have a bad nose. But I can't get any scent off this quad. That's bad if MY nose can't get anything off a quad.
I got to say, the taste just isn't anything great either. This is really disappointing for something Divine. Three Philosophers has more going for it than this does.
I thought DR8 was my least favorite, but that might be because I'm not a scotch ale fan. But this is . . . .
THE WORST DIVINE RESERVE YET!!!
Come on Brock, I expect better out of you.
Apr 08, 2013Listen, I have a bad nose. But I can't get any scent off this quad. That's bad if MY nose can't get anything off a quad.
I got to say, the taste just isn't anything great either. This is really disappointing for something Divine. Three Philosophers has more going for it than this does.
I thought DR8 was my least favorite, but that might be because I'm not a scotch ale fan. But this is . . . .
THE WORST DIVINE RESERVE YET!!!
Come on Brock, I expect better out of you.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Pegasus from Texas
4.06/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.06/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: Moderate light brown head atop a mahogany body with ruby highlights. A veil of thin and all but unbroken lacing adorns the glass walls.
Aroma: Rich notes of molasses, dark caramel, dark fruit, rustic dark bread, brown sugar, raisins, cherries and dates. Sweet vinous alcohol is fairly prominent, but pleasant.
Taste: Opens with a strong wave of dark fruit, plums, raisins and cherries seeming particularly notable. There is a pleasant undercurrent of dark caramel and spicy alcohol. The latter is warming, but without harsh or hot notes. The finish is quite sweet and slightly earthy.
Mouth feel: Smooth and soft, very full and pleasant, with just a hint of carbonation.
Drinkability/notes: A really nice example of the style, which held up well being "cellared" in the refrigerator for several years.
Presentation: Packaged in a stubby twelve once brown glass bottle with a twist-off crown, served in a Duvel tulip.
Nov 27, 2020Aroma: Rich notes of molasses, dark caramel, dark fruit, rustic dark bread, brown sugar, raisins, cherries and dates. Sweet vinous alcohol is fairly prominent, but pleasant.
Taste: Opens with a strong wave of dark fruit, plums, raisins and cherries seeming particularly notable. There is a pleasant undercurrent of dark caramel and spicy alcohol. The latter is warming, but without harsh or hot notes. The finish is quite sweet and slightly earthy.
Mouth feel: Smooth and soft, very full and pleasant, with just a hint of carbonation.
Drinkability/notes: A really nice example of the style, which held up well being "cellared" in the refrigerator for several years.
Presentation: Packaged in a stubby twelve once brown glass bottle with a twist-off crown, served in a Duvel tulip.
Reviewed by Roadhorn from Texas
4.95/5 rDev +19.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
4.95/5 rDev +19.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
Opened a Bomber of this bad boy tonight and it's everything described in other reviews. It's an exceptional beverage. I've carefully cellared/aged it in Fridge #2 for 6 years. Well worth the wait and Mrs. Horn is very pleased too.
I will never miss buying all I can of the Reserve Series again!
Jun 02, 2019I will never miss buying all I can of the Reserve Series again!
Reviewed by BillRoth from Maryland
4.25/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Visiting on SAB on Beer safari in Houston. Had on cask at tasting room. Rich, dark fruit, some hints of cherry and fig, rich and so smooth from the cask. Special treat.
Sep 18, 2016Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina
4.11/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
4.11/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Appearance: Pours coffee colored with a vague tawny hue; the small tan head fades quickly but leaves stringy lacing
Smell: Caramel, fig and cherry tones; subtle red licorice and nutmeg aromatics, too
Taste: Burnt brown sugar, molasses and caramel lay down the base, with the fig, plum and cherry tones building; red licorice and nutmeg appear, after the swallow, with the sweetened dark fruit dominant in the finish
Mouthfeel: Full bodied with moderate carbonation; a bit flabby for the style
Overall: With the exception of the mouthfeel, this is a very nice domestic version of the style
Sep 03, 2016Smell: Caramel, fig and cherry tones; subtle red licorice and nutmeg aromatics, too
Taste: Burnt brown sugar, molasses and caramel lay down the base, with the fig, plum and cherry tones building; red licorice and nutmeg appear, after the swallow, with the sweetened dark fruit dominant in the finish
Mouthfeel: Full bodied with moderate carbonation; a bit flabby for the style
Overall: With the exception of the mouthfeel, this is a very nice domestic version of the style
Reviewed by leroybrown10 from Missouri
4.4/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.4/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Pours a dark amber-brown. Deep red highlights, almost purplish. Small light tan head is slow to form and quick to vanish. Moderate amount of lacing that also vanishes quickly.
Huge malt and dark fruit aroma. Caramel and molasses. Ripe plum, raisin, fig, prunes, and cherry. Toffee, anise, and vanilla. Dark bread. Reminiscent of cognac or brandy.
Big dark fruit on the tongue. Plum, prunes, and figs. Molasses, dark and syrupy. Brown sugar, caramel, and sweetened bread dough. Licorice, cloves, and nutmeg.
Thick, chewy mouth feel with moderate carbonation. Mildly boozy. Sweet and mildly syrupy. Lingering fruit and spice.
Big flavors and aromas in this malt bomb. Fruity, sweet, malty, boozy, rich, indulgent.
Feb 13, 2016Huge malt and dark fruit aroma. Caramel and molasses. Ripe plum, raisin, fig, prunes, and cherry. Toffee, anise, and vanilla. Dark bread. Reminiscent of cognac or brandy.
Big dark fruit on the tongue. Plum, prunes, and figs. Molasses, dark and syrupy. Brown sugar, caramel, and sweetened bread dough. Licorice, cloves, and nutmeg.
Thick, chewy mouth feel with moderate carbonation. Mildly boozy. Sweet and mildly syrupy. Lingering fruit and spice.
Big flavors and aromas in this malt bomb. Fruity, sweet, malty, boozy, rich, indulgent.
Divine Reserve #13 from Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Beer rating:
92 out of
100 with
312 ratings
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