Urthel Samaranth - De Leyerth Brouwerijen (Urthel)

bump8628

Oklahoma

4.1/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Well-aged bottle - 2 years old, a local store had them on clearance for $1.99 each so I grabbed a few. Cloudy dark amber with two fingers of creamy khaki head. Nice and rich while maintaining a quenching dryness. Toffee, gingerbread, plums, figs, and slightly charred sugar. Mild hop bitterness puts the balance toward the malt side. Alcohol is noticeable, but lends just a subtle warming quality that is quite pleasant on a fall evening.

Serving type: bottle

10-21-2012 23:37:12 | More by bump8628

Poupae

Thailand

4/5  rDev -1%

05-20-2013 17:10:42 | More by Poupae

BeerForMuscle

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

05-20-2013 17:07:23 | More by BeerForMuscle

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

05-16-2013 02:06:37 | More by SmellsofMahagony

yeaprolly

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

05-11-2013 04:35:32 | More by yeaprolly

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1%

05-10-2013 17:08:43 | More by twenty5

haazer

Pennsylvania

4.01/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

A - A iced tea brown looking brew. Darker by the head, and lighter at the base. The head pours to 1 1/2 fingers of condensed tan foam. Lasts in a 1/4 " layer for some time.

S - Strong smell of dark fruit on first whiff. Plums and raisins mostly, a bit of caramel, and Belgian yeast.

T - A wonderful blend of plum, molasses, carmelized malts and the right balance of sweetness. The yeast makes its presence known and adds another level of complexity. The booze is well masked here but warming to say the least.

M - Mouthfeel is just right. Between a medium and heavy body, and mid level carbonation. Pretty drinkable for the punch this packs honestly.

O - I thoroughly enjoyed this quad. The nose didn't live up to the taste but that'd be my biggest complaint. Great complex flavor, awesome mouthfeel. A case of this could probably last forever but a 4 pack would be a great pickup.

Serving type: on-tap

05-09-2013 22:22:48 | More by haazer

TwelveOunces

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

05-03-2013 23:32:32 | More by TwelveOunces

PEIhop

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

05-03-2013 00:40:09 | More by PEIhop

rolltide8425

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1%

04-30-2013 17:21:08 | More by rolltide8425

BuddyE

Louisiana

3/5  rDev -25.7%

04-24-2013 01:00:33 | More by BuddyE

Sjdavis

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

04-22-2013 20:29:53 | More by Sjdavis

TheLevi4000

New York

4/5  rDev -1%

04-22-2013 03:40:01 | More by TheLevi4000

sludgegnome

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

04-21-2013 19:17:26 | More by sludgegnome

Twan22

California

4/5  rDev -1%

04-20-2013 01:05:59 | More by Twan22

Spider889

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

04-08-2013 17:00:21 | More by Spider889

MShirokov

Illinois

3.64/5  rDev -9.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Not bad. The main thing this beer had going for it was a distinctly "nutty" aftertaste, which I found interesting. Other than that it kinda tastes like "normal beer" which isn't bad at all, but I was expecting a much more complicated flavor from a "quadrupel."

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2013 15:05:00 | More by MShirokov

crosenkrantz

Switzerland

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

04-03-2013 23:52:50 | More by crosenkrantz

Mervjahn

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +17.6%

03-31-2013 01:59:39 | More by Mervjahn

pjwilson

California

4.38/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

First days of spring. 750 poured into Chimay chalice.

A: lighter than expected. Amber brown. Nice thin head and fizzy carbonation.

S: nice Carmel and plums

T: classic dubbel taste. Raisins, figs and hints of Apricot.
No alcohol at all

M: very light smooth and drinkable

O: this is a winner for sure. Nice take on the style that is different than the Trappists.

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2013 23:08:18 | More by pjwilson

DJoe

Massachusetts

4.45/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Had the Urthel Samaranth Quadrum Ale from a bottle, poured into a tulip glass.

Appearance was smooth: chocolate brown, with a 1.5 finger head

Aroma was great. Mixture of chocolately sweetness and alcohol.

Mouthfeel was spiked a bit by the high alcohol content

Taste: definitely a sipper. Strong alcohol is notable but not overwheliming. Some obviously hints of chocolate and caramel. Well balanced.

Serving type: bottle

03-24-2013 02:36:06 | More by DJoe

mackeyse

New York

4/5  rDev -1%

03-15-2013 23:52:50 | More by mackeyse

djrn2

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -1%

02-28-2013 22:22:49 | More by djrn2

Seaba

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

02-26-2013 20:36:31 | More by Seaba

vande

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

02-17-2013 01:34:02 | More by vande