Pannepøt - Old Monk's Ale - De Struise Brouwers

doucmehu

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

01-17-2013 02:14:57 | More by doucmehu

heygeebee

Australia

4.01/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25

2010 vintage from IBS.

A - very dark brown, short lived head

S - treacle, dark stewed fruits.

T - more treacle, caramels, burnt brown sugar, dark dry malts, the bitterness unusual for style.

M - medium carbonated, medium to heavyweight

O - not the best quad, but solid. Dryer than usual.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2013 10:51:17 | More by heygeebee

Thehuntmaster

South Africa

4.36/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

330ml bottle 10,0% Abv.
Served lightly chilled in an over sized wine glass.
2010 Vintage

Thanks a bunch to Thijs for this bottle.

Appearance: Pannepeut (as my bottle is labeled), appears a very deep brown in the glass (though not quite as dark as Pannepot), with a back light revealing a slightly hazy, deep red-brown and beautiful golden-amber edges. A medium pour yields a large beige coloured head, that lasts reasonably well and leave some nice patterns of lacing clinging to the glass.

Smell: Mmmm, this smells like another winner from De Struise! Big dark fruity aromas (raisins, figs, plums, cherries and dates), dark bready malts and dark brown sugar dominate the initial nose, with notes of chocolate, toasted malt, spicy Belgian yeast (pepper, clove and earthy nutmeg) and a little banana becoming apparent after a short while. Warming causes the the nose to become a little sweeter, with more of the dark sugary character emerging. Even at room temperature, there is no trace of the 10% present in the nose.

Taste: Initially the flavour seems a little weak compared to the nose, but thankfully after a few minutes it opens up nicely. Again dark fruits (cherries, raisins, figs and plums) dominate the flavour together with dark bready malts. Other notes include: Earthy spices, toasted malt and dark brown sugar. As the beer warms, a light bitterness becomes apparent in the finish and this seems a little out of place.

Mouthfeel: I usually find most Belgian ales to be somewhat overcarbonated for my tastes, but the carbonation here is just about spot on - medium level and fantastically smooth.
The body is medium or just over and in combination with the fantastic carbonation, it results in a dangerously drinkable strong ale!

Overall: Another fantastic quad from De Struise that could easily be mentioned in the same breath as the likes of Westvleteren 12, Rochefort 10 and St. Bernardus ABT 12.

Serving type: bottle

05-29-2013 15:09:54 | More by Thehuntmaster

VAcrossr

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-26-2013 22:25:40 | More by VAcrossr

JSouth

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

05-23-2013 19:20:42 | More by JSouth

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-19-2013 00:21:49 | More by Photekut

hotsudge

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-18-2013 02:37:21 | More by hotsudge

StaveHooks

Oklahoma

3.96/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25

11.2oz bottle served in a Duvel tulip
2011 vintage

A - Pours a deep dark brown with a thin mocha cap

S - Vinous berry fruit, grapes, cherries, brown sugar, apple skins, a tiny hint of banana, dates soaked in alcohol, fruit cake,

T - Dark caramelized malts, licorice, berry fruit, tangy grapes, cherry wine, tobacco, very soft acidity comes across. Spicy yeast shows but maintains a certain delicacy. The malts have a charred toffee flavor with a layer of old leather and earthy wood. The spiciness continues through the dry finish. Notes of tobacco are left on the the aftertaste.

M - Low carbonation, medium body, wet middle body while finishing semi dry.

This is the only vintage I've had so I can't compare to a fresh one. The tangyness was more than expected and the fruit almost overshadowed the malts. Light oxidation was and added to the overall flavor. Good layering with a tangy fruit twist.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 23:09:14 | More by StaveHooks

joecast

Australia

3.99/5  rDev -5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Doesn't make a big first impression but grows on me. Quite mild compared to some other quads but shows off the stewed dark fruits in the aroma.
Taste has that aspect as well but not as strong as in the aroma. Lesser dark malt character than the color implies too. Mild chocolate gives some sweetness and rounds it out.
Maybe not one of the top beers but seriously well made and easily drinkable.
2010 330ml bottle

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 10:36:10 | More by joecast

beernads

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-09-2013 05:53:27 | More by beernads

IrishColonial

Virginia

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-03-2013 00:49:29 | More by IrishColonial

BierMeJohn

Germany

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

04-21-2013 12:15:48 | More by BierMeJohn

KiMiRaiK

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

04-21-2013 01:21:00 | More by KiMiRaiK

dmorgan310

Panama

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

04-18-2013 23:57:12 | More by dmorgan310

JohnQVD

New York

4/5  rDev -4.8%

04-15-2013 22:25:16 | More by JohnQVD

MaseFace

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

04-14-2013 22:16:57 | More by MaseFace

cadaugherty

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

04-12-2013 03:49:51 | More by cadaugherty

Rohkey

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

04-11-2013 21:29:36 | More by Rohkey

hoppymcgee

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

04-06-2013 04:25:15 | More by hoppymcgee

HopHeadCnK

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

04-05-2013 05:26:17 | More by HopHeadCnK

danwho

California

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

04-02-2013 02:58:10 | More by danwho

BAsbill

California

4/5  rDev -4.8%

03-30-2013 08:17:39 | More by BAsbill

Sparky44

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

03-24-2013 01:38:31 | More by Sparky44

imperiallibations

California

4/5  rDev -4.8%

03-21-2013 05:57:43 | More by imperiallibations

saeh

France

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

03-16-2013 21:29:46 | More by saeh