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Duchesse De Bourgogne
Brouwerij Verhaeghe
- From:
- Brouwerij Verhaeghe
- Belgium
- Style:
- Flanders Red Ale
Ranked #21 - ABV:
- 6.2%
- Score:
- 93
Ranked #3,938 - Avg:
- 4.16 | pDev: 13.94%
- Reviews:
- 1,664
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Sunday at 08:19 AM
- Added:
- Oct 15, 2001
- Wants:
- 297
- Gots:
- 1,068
Belgian top-fermented reddish-brown ale, a blend of 8 and 18 months old beers following the careful maturation in oak casks.
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Ratings by taxandbeerguy:
Reviewed by taxandbeerguy from Canada (ON)
4.28/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.28/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
10 oz chalice glass on tap at Rib Eye Jack's in Burlington.
Appearance - dark red, kind of burgundy in color with a finger and change of soft off-white head with fantastic retention. Quite hazy and promising,
Smell - tart, balsamic notes with faint grape aromas making it smell not far off a good wine. Oak is plentiful although subtle and a hint of vanilla adds enough complexity to bump it up a notch from other contenders.
Taste - remarkably like the nose with tart notes, sour flavors shining through, balsamic and wine, with plentiful oak and modest vanilla. There's a subtle sweetness of brown sugar mixed in with the vanilla that again separates from the other contenders. While not Rodenbach Grand Cru there's a certain finesse even among impeccable crafted Flanders ales that is distinctive.
Mouthfeel - velvety smooth, low carbonation sensationally easy to drink.
Overall - while not quite at the level of one of my all time faves in Rodenbach Grand Cru it's a half step behind and clearly above the field. Needless to say I will keep my eyes peels for the Duchesse.
Oct 05, 2017Appearance - dark red, kind of burgundy in color with a finger and change of soft off-white head with fantastic retention. Quite hazy and promising,
Smell - tart, balsamic notes with faint grape aromas making it smell not far off a good wine. Oak is plentiful although subtle and a hint of vanilla adds enough complexity to bump it up a notch from other contenders.
Taste - remarkably like the nose with tart notes, sour flavors shining through, balsamic and wine, with plentiful oak and modest vanilla. There's a subtle sweetness of brown sugar mixed in with the vanilla that again separates from the other contenders. While not Rodenbach Grand Cru there's a certain finesse even among impeccable crafted Flanders ales that is distinctive.
Mouthfeel - velvety smooth, low carbonation sensationally easy to drink.
Overall - while not quite at the level of one of my all time faves in Rodenbach Grand Cru it's a half step behind and clearly above the field. Needless to say I will keep my eyes peels for the Duchesse.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Scotchboy from Idaho
3.53/5 rDev -15.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.53/5 rDev -15.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Bottled in 2019, pours out an effervescent dull reddish-brown with ample off-khaki head. More sweet than most Flanders Reds I've had...certainly there is some vinegar-y tartness and impressions of lemon, but the caramel and dark sugary malt sweetness leads. Interesting.
Jan 30, 2024Reviewed by Larryken from Massachusetts
4.81/5 rDev +15.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
4.81/5 rDev +15.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Wonderful cherry aroma, smooth and well balanced flavor. I am a Rodenbach fan and this brew reminds me of Alexander. Very dark red color and this is a beer worth seeking out. Been enjoying on tap from my local.
Nov 09, 2023Reviewed by Shiredave from New York
4.3/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.3/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
The Duchess is the refined Grand Dame of sours.
Dark and still with a faint wisps of foam.
Rich dark fruit aromas of cherries and pear mix with sour apple cider vinegar sharpness.
The flavor follows - tart and fruity with a malt depth underneath that carries the sour character giving it heft and balance.
Finish is dry and tart with lingering apple rind notes.
When "fresh" ie. properly conditioned this can be stellar.
Oct 26, 2023Dark and still with a faint wisps of foam.
Rich dark fruit aromas of cherries and pear mix with sour apple cider vinegar sharpness.
The flavor follows - tart and fruity with a malt depth underneath that carries the sour character giving it heft and balance.
Finish is dry and tart with lingering apple rind notes.
When "fresh" ie. properly conditioned this can be stellar.
Reviewed by Bobbisu245
2.18/5 rDev -47.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 1 | feel: 4 | overall: 2
2.18/5 rDev -47.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 1 | feel: 4 | overall: 2
I wanted to love it. Love sours and all kinds of fruit beers but this was not my cup of tea. Looked wonderful but one whiff of the rotten apple smell put me off. Thought OK smell isn’t great but taste had to be better. NOPE! As bad as I didn’t like the smell I liked that more than the taste. To me tasted like what I would envision nail polish remover tasting like. Hubby didn’t agree with my acetone comparison, but he too thought that it was just not good.
Aug 26, 2023Reviewed by Drop_The_L
4.74/5 rDev +13.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
4.74/5 rDev +13.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Opulent.
Bright acidity balanced with medium carbonation make this beautiful palette cleansing opener. Bright cherry and balsamic vinegar on the nose wish a dash of barnyard funk. Tart cherry notes evolve into a sweet (but not overly so) balsamic vinegar finish that just begs for another sip. Those who resist will enjoy the long, lavish finish.
Enjoy with wild game or short ribs.
Served in a Burgundy glass at around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Aug 11, 2023Bright acidity balanced with medium carbonation make this beautiful palette cleansing opener. Bright cherry and balsamic vinegar on the nose wish a dash of barnyard funk. Tart cherry notes evolve into a sweet (but not overly so) balsamic vinegar finish that just begs for another sip. Those who resist will enjoy the long, lavish finish.
Enjoy with wild game or short ribs.
Served in a Burgundy glass at around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Duchesse De Bourgogne from Brouwerij Verhaeghe
Beer rating:
93 out of
100 with
4677 ratings
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