Trappist Achel 5° Bruin | Brouwerij der St. Benedictusabdij de Achelse
Brewed by:
Brouwerij der St. Benedictusabdij de Achelse
Belgium
achelsekluis.org
Style: Belgian Dark Ale
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.00%
Availability: Year-round
Notes / Commercial Description:
No notes at this time.
Added by TheLongBeachBum on 03-01-2005
This beer is retired; no longer brewed.
HISTOGRAM
View: Beers | Place Reviews
Ratings: 46 | Reviews: 9
Reviews by Voss:
3.49/5 rDev -14.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Tried this dark Trappist at the Achel Abbey, along with a toast made with ham and their "kaas" (cheese) and the blond 5° too (how could I've been missing it ?!).
Appearance is as good as the 8°, except for the thin head: deep brown, so beautiful in its goblet with no brand on it: monks, they know what they make and what they drink, no need for merchandising!
Unfortunatly that goblet came from a flooded sink, and the aroma suffered of a water and soap "flavour".
Taste was not exciting as I was expecting. Indeed I was expecting much from this trappist, I am nothing that in love with the Achel Brune 8°. But as for the Petit Orval, this seemed to me as a little sister, with less flavor, less taste and less mouthfeel. Obviously the drinkability is at higher levels, that's why they made it like this.
808 characters
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Tried this dark Trappist at the Achel Abbey, along with a toast made with ham and their "kaas" (cheese) and the blond 5° too (how could I've been missing it ?!).
Appearance is as good as the 8°, except for the thin head: deep brown, so beautiful in its goblet with no brand on it: monks, they know what they make and what they drink, no need for merchandising!
Unfortunatly that goblet came from a flooded sink, and the aroma suffered of a water and soap "flavour".
Taste was not exciting as I was expecting. Indeed I was expecting much from this trappist, I am nothing that in love with the Achel Brune 8°. But as for the Petit Orval, this seemed to me as a little sister, with less flavor, less taste and less mouthfeel. Obviously the drinkability is at higher levels, that's why they made it like this.
808 characters
More User Reviews:
3.74/5 rDev -8.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from 330 ml into snifter.
A: Pours a medium brown with 3-4 finger fluffy off white head. Long lasting retention and plenty of lacing. Gushed all of the counter when I opened it, but smells and tastes OK.
S: Raisin, dates, dark fruits, and sweet caramel. Some Belgian yeast esters.
T: Dark fruits and cherries, candy sugar.
M: Suprisingly light body. Tons of carbonation. Subtle sweet finish.
O: Tasty brew and very easy drinking. Fairly expensive for the ABV. Think I will stick to more Belgian Strong Dark Ales.
535 characters
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from 330 ml into snifter.
A: Pours a medium brown with 3-4 finger fluffy off white head. Long lasting retention and plenty of lacing. Gushed all of the counter when I opened it, but smells and tastes OK.
S: Raisin, dates, dark fruits, and sweet caramel. Some Belgian yeast esters.
T: Dark fruits and cherries, candy sugar.
M: Suprisingly light body. Tons of carbonation. Subtle sweet finish.
O: Tasty brew and very easy drinking. Fairly expensive for the ABV. Think I will stick to more Belgian Strong Dark Ales.
535 characters
4.21/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
3.51/5 rDev -14.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
On tap at the Achel cafe during last week's trip to Belgium. Reviewed from notes.
Surprisingly, this one was not served in an Achel chalice, but rather just a plain chalice. A bit disappointing.
Pours a medium brown color with a bit off-white head and loads of lacing on the way down. The nose brings some faint notes of dark fruit plus a bit of brown sugar. The flavor is somewhat bitter and a bit too dry in the finish. Mild sweetness and faint dark fruit. Nothing complex or too compelling; probably worth a try though.
524 characters
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
On tap at the Achel cafe during last week's trip to Belgium. Reviewed from notes.
Surprisingly, this one was not served in an Achel chalice, but rather just a plain chalice. A bit disappointing.
Pours a medium brown color with a bit off-white head and loads of lacing on the way down. The nose brings some faint notes of dark fruit plus a bit of brown sugar. The flavor is somewhat bitter and a bit too dry in the finish. Mild sweetness and faint dark fruit. Nothing complex or too compelling; probably worth a try though.
524 characters
3.7/5 rDev -9.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
A: Poured from a bottle to a tulip glass. Had a dirty brown color and a thick, muddy consistency. There was a decent amount of foamy head and some good lacing.
S: Aroma of malt, Belgian yeast and some fruits.
T: Flavored mainly with malts, dark fruit, yeast and spices. Not the most complex of tastes, but alright.
M: A good amount of carbonation and a smooth finish. Full-bodied.
D: On the whole, this was a drinkable beer. I'd hardly put it up with other Belgians, but it's an OK beer.
492 characters
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
A: Poured from a bottle to a tulip glass. Had a dirty brown color and a thick, muddy consistency. There was a decent amount of foamy head and some good lacing.
S: Aroma of malt, Belgian yeast and some fruits.
T: Flavored mainly with malts, dark fruit, yeast and spices. Not the most complex of tastes, but alright.
M: A good amount of carbonation and a smooth finish. Full-bodied.
D: On the whole, this was a drinkable beer. I'd hardly put it up with other Belgians, but it's an OK beer.
492 characters
3.79/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pours a murky brown with a ruby tint. It has a big lightly foamy white head that leaves behind a sheet of small sticky lacing. The aroma is lightly sweet and a little yeasty. The taste is much the same. It has a lighter body and is lightly carbonated.
251 characters
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pours a murky brown with a ruby tint. It has a big lightly foamy white head that leaves behind a sheet of small sticky lacing. The aroma is lightly sweet and a little yeasty. The taste is much the same. It has a lighter body and is lightly carbonated.
251 characters
3.73/5 rDev -9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This beer is the table beer of the Achel monks and is only available on draft in the abbey pub.
Look: pours dark-red-brown color with a small head.
Smell: Malts, yeast, caramel, dark fruits, and some spicy hops
Taste: bitter sweet roasted malts, caramel, hints of dark fruits, some light spices, and a medium bitter hoppy finish. Sounds more complex than it is.
Mouthfeel: Medium-high carbonation with a watery body
Overall: Nice session beer but a bit too flat in taste
473 characters
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This beer is the table beer of the Achel monks and is only available on draft in the abbey pub.
Look: pours dark-red-brown color with a small head.
Smell: Malts, yeast, caramel, dark fruits, and some spicy hops
Taste: bitter sweet roasted malts, caramel, hints of dark fruits, some light spices, and a medium bitter hoppy finish. Sounds more complex than it is.
Mouthfeel: Medium-high carbonation with a watery body
Overall: Nice session beer but a bit too flat in taste
473 characters
Trappist Achel 5° Bruin from Brouwerij der St. Benedictusabdij de Achelse
Beer rating:
4.1 out of
5 with
46 ratings
0 characters. We love reviews! Turn your rating into one with ≥ 150 characters.
In English, explain why you're giving this rating. Your review must discuss the beer's attributes (look, smell, taste, feel) and your overall impression in order to indicate that you have legitimately tried the beer. Nonconstructive reviews may be removed without notice and action may be taken on your account.