Pannepot - De Struise Brouwers

spoony

Colorado

4.7/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

From an 11.2 oz bottle (2011 vintage) into a chalice.

A-The beer was inky and nearly opaque with reddish brown highlights. The head was a thin, spotty mixture of tan and brown foam. No lacing, but the cap of foam never dissipated entirely.

S-The smell was earthy and slightly tart to start. After a minute, it opened up, and I got black cherries, brown sugar, toast, and some caramel. All of this was tied together by a whiff of sweet, warming alcohol.

T-The taste was a lightly boozy and complex mixture of dried fruits, peppery alcohol, toast, and brown sugar. All the flavors played well with one another and the whole package was mildly sweet.

M-The feel was creamy and mostly smooth. The carbonation was fine and mild, and the feel was medium to heavy.

O-This beer (my first from De Struise) is a fabulous example of the style. The flavors are well-balanced against one another, the feel matches the level of sweetness and carbonation, and the alcohol is fragrant and flavorful, but matched to the beer. I will definitely have to try this again with some age on it.

Serving type: bottle

12-20-2012 02:45:48 | More by spoony

DRBiser

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

06-19-2013 08:29:52 | More by DRBiser

taylor714914

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -20.1%

06-18-2013 23:10:21 | More by taylor714914

ipc2000

New York

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

06-18-2013 03:46:34 | More by ipc2000

jaxon53

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev -3%

06-17-2013 08:39:18 | More by jaxon53

BrewmanCapote

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +8.4%

06-16-2013 19:41:27 | More by BrewmanCapote

IndyDad

New York

4.25/5  rDev -3%

06-16-2013 02:29:51 | More by IndyDad

In_Control_Mike

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -8.7%

06-15-2013 02:35:43 | More by In_Control_Mike

shehateme

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

06-15-2013 02:15:32 | More by shehateme

AOShabaz

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

06-15-2013 02:12:53 | More by AOShabaz

dwagner003

California

4.75/5  rDev +8.4%

06-14-2013 20:32:43 | More by dwagner003

Massbmx

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -20.1%

06-13-2013 22:50:11 | More by Massbmx

mendvicdog

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

06-12-2013 00:03:06 | More by mendvicdog

eulerthegrape

California

3.5/5  rDev -20.1%

06-11-2013 19:52:26 | More by eulerthegrape

Hopbully

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -14.4%

06-11-2013 05:22:43 | More by Hopbully

afi4lifer

Massachusetts

4.68/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Oh my! I was recommended this at Redstone liquors in Stoneham, MA and decided to take a chance. Couldn't be happier that I did! Amazing quad, loaded with dark fruits and malts, but perfectly balanced. High amount of sweetness, but it just works. Finished clean and lingers beautifully. World class quad - very fortunate to have tried this. Right up there with Rochefort 10 and so subtly different it compares favorably.

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2013 18:20:18 | More by afi4lifer

TheRuss9585

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev -14.4%

06-10-2013 17:23:59 | More by TheRuss9585

paulys55

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

06-09-2013 15:01:41 | More by paulys55

chase2634

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -3%

06-09-2013 14:15:45 | More by chase2634

SHCC

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -8.7%

06-09-2013 13:34:28 | More by SHCC

pants678

California

3.51/5  rDev -19.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Sediment floats in dark, dark brown that's not quite opaque. A light tan head foam rests on top. Murky, for the style.

Pine, earthy notes. Barely noticeable.

Tastes somewhere between oak and maple, not really a combination of the two. A stain of coffee and caramel leaves something to be desired, however, there is a warm brown sugar/molasses character. I imagined something more aggressive yet this is rather kindly and mild. Something may have been lost in transit.

The body's surprisingly light for what looks like a stout. Generally refreshing.

Serving type: bottle

06-08-2013 23:48:16 | More by pants678

mklisz

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -8.7%

06-08-2013 01:09:34 | More by mklisz

jroberts8811

Missouri

4.75/5  rDev +8.4%

06-07-2013 20:43:50 | More by jroberts8811

HoppyLuckyGoGo

California

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

06-06-2013 18:44:25 | More by HoppyLuckyGoGo

Chugs13

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev -3%

06-05-2013 04:38:36 | More by Chugs13