Struise Rosse - De Struise Brouwers

MattSweatshirt

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -6.4%

11-19-2011 03:37:46 | More by MattSweatshirt

Sparky44

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%

03-24-2013 01:40:48 | More by Sparky44

AngusOg

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%

03-04-2013 18:23:31 | More by AngusOg

mendvicdog

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%

02-17-2013 22:58:45 | More by mendvicdog

ADZA

Australia

3.25/5  rDev -13.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 3

Have not tried this before so thought why not and it pours a murky orange brown hue with a off white two finger head and similar lacing everywhere,the smell is guava,passionfruit,oak and dried fruits,the mouthfeel is light bodied and well carbonated but doesnt suit thats for sure with tastes of guava,oak,chestnuts,cherries,roasty malts and finished dry and fruity,overall its pretty average which is not normal for these guys and i would not revisit cheers.

Serving type: bottle

01-03-2013 13:20:26 | More by ADZA

His_Royal_Hoppiness

United Kingdom (England)

4/5  rDev +7%

10-28-2012 21:53:05 | More by His_Royal_Hoppiness

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev +7%

09-18-2012 23:44:40 | More by t0rin0

WynnO

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -6.4%

09-08-2012 05:39:34 | More by WynnO

samEBC

Belgium

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%

06-14-2012 20:15:10 | More by samEBC

Heretic42

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -13.1%

06-01-2012 06:46:55 | More by Heretic42

safaricook

Netherlands

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%

05-12-2012 13:40:02 | More by safaricook

dgilks

Australia

3.38/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Slightly hazy red colour with a tiny, short lasted off-white head.

Somewhat sweet, sticky, vinous aroma with a touch of malt, dried fruit and spice. Really a bit dull.

Insipid malt and fruit character with moderate bitterness and a hint of spice. I don't really get this beer as most De Struise stuff is really good.

Medium-light body with moderate carbonation. Okay.

I don't mind this but it is a bit empty and lacking substance.

Serving type: bottle

02-17-2012 09:29:13 | More by dgilks

stakem

Pennsylvania

3.98/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

11.2oz brown bottle poured into a cervoise. The brew appears a clouded amber brown color with just shy of 2 fingers worth of creamy yellowish stained froth of a head. The cap slowly fades leaving some patches and strings of lacing effect sticking to the glass. A light swirl agitates a finger of head back to the surface.

The aroma of this brew is somewhat sweet with a wide array of malt character. It is somewhat nutty upfront that blends into a sweetness of caramel and toffee. A bit of fruit aspect is present mingling with alcohol character and mild citrus hop inclusion across the back. As it warms up, there is a faint yeast character that becomes more evident but it is still fitting and enjoyable.

The taste is very well balanced. The first things I pick up on are the malty aspects of toffee that is lightly nutty and toasty with a biscuit sort of grain appeal to it. The sweetness of this brew is short lived as the hops present themselves immediately with a contrasting bitterness that is mildly herbal and fruity. The yeast is apparent towards the finish with a clean greenness that accents the hops and draws out a bit of fruity alcohol and warmth down the back of the throat. As the brew warms up, the malt takes on a flavor that is mildly chocolate-like in flavor. Not bad.

This is a medium bodied brew with a moderate amount of carbonation. It is clean, well balanced and easy drinking for 6%. I feel like ambers/red ales get overlooked since they lack bold features that would draw people in. My opinion is that the cleanliness, well rounded nature and ease of drinkability is what makes this brew better than average. Well done.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2012 02:01:40 | More by stakem

thierrynantes

France

3.95/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Beer bottle (33 cl.), purchased by Clem (Nantes) and tasted in 2011.

Appearance : orange amber color, with white foamy head.
Smell : malty and fruity aromas.
Taste and mouthfeel : sweet caramel malt, with spicy notes.
Drinkability : a good beer in the Belgian style (near Flemish brown ?).

Serving type: bottle

11-24-2011 10:15:49 | More by thierrynantes

Rochefort10nh

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev +7%

11-18-2011 19:41:08 | More by Rochefort10nh

ygtbsm94

Virginia

3/5  rDev -19.8%

11-15-2011 02:17:02 | More by ygtbsm94

womencantsail

California

3.93/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: The pour is a hazy light amber color with a tall white head.

S: Sort of a funky aroma, is it supposed to be that way? A little lemon and lemon zest tartness to it. Some yeast and tropical fruits and peaches.

T: The flavor is similar. There are quite a few yeast flavors and a bit of spice. A definite fruitiness, almost like pineapple and peach. There is a bit of tartness and perhaps some Juicy Fruit flavors.

M: Light in body with a medium carbonation.

O: Pretty sure it's not supposed to be funky/sour, but it worked out well.

Serving type: bottle

10-09-2011 04:22:12 | More by womencantsail

RuudJH

Netherlands

3.65/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Struise Rosse vintage 2008, bb sept 2011. Two days too late.
33 cl bottle.
Murky brown, amber, beige soapy head.
Smell mild, faint. It has some dark fruits.
Taste has a lot of bitterness. It contains lightly roasted malts, but only a few notes of hops: citrus, herbs.

Mouthfeel is actually quite dry.
Overall this is a good one, but Struise has a big reputation. It could do with better beers than this.

Serving type: bottle

09-02-2011 16:06:27 | More by RuudJH

russwbeck

Virginia

3.73/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Lot B, Best before September, 2011.

A: Noticeable sediment at the bottom of the glass. Wonder how old this is? Hazy golden brown pour with a huge white head. Bubbly and thick, the head sticks around for a while and laces down my De Struise goblet nicely.

S: Belgian yeast and candied sugar for sure, which surprised me being it's listed as an American Amber/Red Ale (a style I typically avoid). Caramel maltiness sits in the background.

T: Wow the amber ale taste is there certainly. Dry hops and some musty Belgian-ness are present as well. Candied sugar and some dark fruits are around as well in the background.

MF: Light and carbonated well. Very dry with a bit of booziness.

O: I thought this was really good. My friends brought it back from Amsterdam for me, not sure if I'd have him pick it up again though.

Serving type: bottle

08-18-2011 21:45:58 | More by russwbeck

rvdoorn

Netherlands

4/5  rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Look: the beer pours hazy orange-amber color with a medium head.
Smell: Malts, caramel, red fruits (sour berries) spices and yeast.
Taste: Caramel, malts, Belgium yeast, red berries and some clove. Slightly hoppy bitter aftertaste
Mouthfeel: a medium-thin body, medium carbonation.
Overall: Nice fresh brew.

Serving type: bottle

07-22-2011 15:31:56 | More by rvdoorn

Neffbeer

Pennsylvania

3.83/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On tap at rattle n hum, served in a Goose Island pint.

A: It pours a ruddy amber color with lovely mahogany hues. There is a one finger white head that hangs on for a bit and leaves behind minimal lacing.

S: The nose is full of spicy yeast and a slightly sour malty smell. Apples, grapes, and apricots surface after the initial notes fade. As it continues to warm some spicy notes start to appear, cinnamon and cloves start the parade.

T: The flavor is surprisingly sour with a solid malty backbone. The yeast is definitely a dominant force with a heavy dose of cloves and doughy goodness. Mid-palate some fruits start to surface, apples, white grapes, and pears. It finishes spicy and dry.

M: Medium to light bodied with some bubbly bubbles.

O: I really like this brew, subtle and satisfying.

Serving type: on-tap

06-07-2011 22:26:17 | More by Neffbeer

benfons

Belgium

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A: Nice hazy orange colour, small head

S: loads of fruits, mostly autumn berries, like raspberries and blackberries

T: sweetness up front, with some grassy and malty notes behind it, bitter after-taste

M: on the thinner side, not too much alcohol noticeable

O: good not great, doesn't really really deliver promise of the nose

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2011 20:20:19 | More by benfons

mikesgroove

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Decent pour, nothing really standing out here for me. Nice dark amber color with a good clarity to it yields streams of carbonation that could be seen going up through the glass, Small head of white fades quickly and evenly leaving only token lacing. Aroma is bread, hints of caramel, light earth hops and a touch of grass. Clean taste, mellow body that is well carbonated and not overdone at all. Smooth caramel and light bitter finish leaves you a little dry and looking for another sip.

Overall not bad, I have to say this was a very nice

Serving type: bottle

05-29-2011 05:13:07 | More by mikesgroove

AgentZero

Illinois

3.63/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - Amber colored beer that turns a red gold in the middle. Off-white head that leaves tons of fat stick on the sides.

S - Very sweet caramel smelling with some belgian yeast that adds a drying sense and some fruity sweetness.

T - Sweet caramel malts, stone fruits, belgian yeast. Nice take on an American amber. Slightest bit of hop bite on the end.

M - Smooth, lower carbonation, dry finish.

O - A good and interesting beer. Doesn't knock your socks off, but solid.

Serving type: on-tap

05-10-2011 23:34:02 | More by AgentZero

PeprSprYoFace

California

3.63/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

2007 vintage. Poured into my Ovila Goblet. Thin off white head. Slight lacing. Very nice amber color.

Aroma is nice and subtle with a bit of caramel and slight Belgian yeas aroma.

Taste is lacing in a bit of caramel malt flavor. Tastes dry and pretty much only Belgian yeast. It's light in flavor.

Mouthfeel is a bit thin and light. I'm beggining to thing age does not suit De Strusse beers.

Overall an ok beer. Would have it again but wouldn't seek it out.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2011 06:22:53 | More by PeprSprYoFace