Pannepot - De Struise Brouwers

blitz134

Connecticut

4.4/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I'm sure I'll be going to bed after this one...been an active day...bottled my Scottish 80/-...gonna end it with a good brew.

This is one dark Belgian. Nearly pitch black, but shows hints of red when held to the light. Foamy upon popping the cap. Nice two-finger tall tan head on the pour. Reduced slowly, well supported by ample carbonation. Some nice stick to the glass.

Dark vinuous fruit aromas, darker than others though, raisin and prunes. Belgian yeast character comes through a little spicy and peppery. Light hints of roasted characters. Subtle alcohol rounds it out.

This is a tasty brew, no doubt. Big dark fruit characters, boozy raisins, fig, and prunes. Super dark candi sugar notes, rum like, leaves a bit of raw sugar aftertaste. Finishes with hints of chocolate and a whisp of cherries. Alcohol is noticable, but its just really smooth.

Smooth, medium bodied, doesn't finish quite as dry as some of the Trappist beers, but it isn't far behind. Slight residual sweetness. A bit of carbonation spikes the tongue.

This is a superb beer. Rich and complex, a little boozy but smooth (I know I've said that a few times, but this is a 10% beer), the way it should be. Finishes a little heavier than the Trappists, making it a little less drinkable, but the complexity makes up for it.

Serving type: bottle

02-25-2008 04:09:10 | More by blitz134

TallSaint

United Kingdom (Scotland)

4.25/5  rDev -3%

05-24-2013 13:17:29 | More by TallSaint

desint

Belgium

3.75/5  rDev -14.4%

05-24-2013 11:42:06 | More by desint

CrazyDavros

Australia

4.15/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Pours black with a fading tan head.
Nose shows chocolate, spiced figs, prunes, caramel, burnt brown sugar, candi sugar. Lovely.
More burnt sugar as a flavours along with some roasted malt, bready malt and spices.
Could use a more syrupy body and creamier carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 01:43:30 | More by CrazyDavros

davesway10

Iowa

4.25/5  rDev -3%

05-22-2013 18:18:56 | More by davesway10

MarkIntihar

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -3%

05-22-2013 13:34:17 | More by MarkIntihar

SpdKilz

Illinois

4/5  rDev -8.7%

05-22-2013 13:12:40 | More by SpdKilz

dcloeren

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

05-21-2013 20:58:11 | More by dcloeren

powz87

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

05-20-2013 17:22:21 | More by powz87

StubFaceJoe

Colorado

5/5  rDev +14.2%

05-20-2013 05:37:14 | More by StubFaceJoe

NJB145

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

05-20-2013 00:44:01 | More by NJB145

Gtreid

Florida

4/5  rDev -8.7%

05-19-2013 23:39:28 | More by Gtreid

ShawnMH

Indiana

4/5  rDev -8.7%

05-19-2013 15:47:50 | More by ShawnMH

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.25/5  rDev -3%

05-18-2013 21:27:58 | More by Photekut

slainte35

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +14.2%

05-18-2013 18:01:35 | More by slainte35

Mscarpen

Tennessee

4.25/5  rDev -3%

05-18-2013 11:21:16 | More by Mscarpen

hotsudge

Ontario (Canada)

4.75/5  rDev +8.4%

05-18-2013 01:58:02 | More by hotsudge

match1112

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -3%

05-16-2013 22:14:30 | More by match1112

carlosega

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -3%

05-16-2013 20:19:01 | More by carlosega

BrianJohnson

South Carolina

4.74/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Completely not what I expected going in. I've had plenty of Belgian quads, but this is so much different. It has the typical raisin/plum taste and smell, but this one is so much more. There's a hint of a stout as well - coffee and dark roasted malt. Also, there's a nice oaken flavor to it. I would call this one very complex - so many different things to taste in this beer and the aroma is very complex as well. I very much like this beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 20:11:15 | More by BrianJohnson

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

05-16-2013 18:51:16 | More by Slatetank

DStoked

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

05-16-2013 17:03:28 | More by DStoked

deekyn

California

4.25/5  rDev -3%

05-16-2013 04:04:53 | More by deekyn

AdamP

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

05-16-2013 03:27:20 | More by AdamP

StogieAddict

United Kingdom (England)

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

05-14-2013 19:57:48 | More by StogieAddict