Pannepot Grand Reserva - De Struise Brouwers

buffs9

Colorado

4.1/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Dark brownish colored, murky, lots of lacing left throughout.

S - dark stone fruits, and a a bit of alcohol.

T - Again, malt sweetness, with a that belgian yeast character. To me it's like a slightly less sweet St. Bernardus Abt 12, which I love

O - I really liked this beer, but not sure it's worth $10/bottle

Serving type: bottle

01-01-2012 05:19:39 | More by buffs9

coreyfmcdonald

Georgia

4.33/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Pours dark brown with a finger of light tan head. Retention is solid.

S: Complex. Tons of dark fruit - brandy soaked figs and raisins. Still quite a bit of carmel left as well. A bit of booze, but not a lot.

T: So smooth. Caramel and raisins overwhelm all other favors. A bit of booze, but great for a 10% ABV beer. A perfect amount of sweetness.

M: Thick with light carbonation.

O: I really like this a lot. The flavors have developed well over the last six years.

Serving type: bottle

01-01-2012 01:38:08 | More by coreyfmcdonald

claspada

New Jersey

4.3/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Bottle says 2005 version.

Pours a clear, dark brown body with a wispy, persistent, khaki colored head. As it recedes I get some decent spotty lacing.

Aromas begin with a melange of dark malts and toasted oak wrapped up in a luscious, sweet-smelling raisin/plum syrup. It would be more enjoyable (and more complex) if it was bolder. Medium-dark fruit and a light cola like rooty, spiciness. Woodiness is definitely present, but I couldn't have guessed that what makes Grand Reserva unique among the Pannepot brews is the fact that it was aged in French oak that had previously held Calvados (apple brandy).

Thankfully the tastes are more redeeming and bolder. It begins with toasted brown bread soaked in caramel, tart apples, tangy plums, golden raisins, citrus zest and an herbal, almost root beer spiciness. As it warms you get a little more of the Belgian esters from the Belgian yeast.

The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with moderate to light carbonation. Finish is dryish and semi-sweet. Barrel aging has added a new dynamic to the original Quad style which tends to be sweeter, but the dry/oakiness is nice here.

Overall this beer was a nice and new experience for me. I usually do not like Belgian ales aged in barrels but the brandy barrels work here and add a new dynamic to the already amazing base Pannepot. Do I like it more than the original, I don't think so, but is it still heads and tail above 95% of Quads on the market, yes. Definitely recommended and well worth seeking out for Quad fans and fans of well-integrated barrel aged beers.

Serving type: bottle

12-26-2011 09:55:36 | More by claspada

OtherShoe2

Massachusetts

4.13/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a medium/darker brown wit a tan head. Nice splashy lace, Good ring/skim retention.

Some spices up front, a little wood, toasted malt, dark bread.

This burly brew has mellowed the 10% alcohol to a barely noticeable attribute that comes in near the end. Browned bread crust, a touch of tart malt on the back of the palate, bitterness that is long and pure and even. Malt is aggressive and dry. Not a touch of sweetness here for this 2005 vintage. A very different quad with some obvious age on it.

Fuller bodied with some prickliness on the tongue.

Very good. I've never had a quad aged this much. It mellowed it and absorbed all sugar and focused the brew. Bitter, unrelenting brew, and for all of the hard flavors, I find this oddly drinkable. This is not for beginners (either in flavor or price). But very worthy.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2011 21:33:09 | More by OtherShoe2

Mebuzzard

Colorado

3.93/5  rDev -9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

2005 dated bottle

Pours a medium chestnut, ruby red color. A soft off-white/tan head caps the brew and it looks nice...but quite a quad "look". But really, who cares? The good stuff is next

Aroma is a touch sweet but with some tannin in it. Sour cherry, apple, light caramel, red plum. maybe some raisins. Not a powerful, coming at ya aroma...not bad either

Flavors follow the aroma almost to a T, with emphasis on different characteristics. Red apple, sour cherry up front. Quick tannin in the middle. Red plum and raisin on the end. A bit boozy makes it seem light. Undertones of yeasty breadiness and light caramel. Not getting much roast or "dark" flavors.

Very easy drinking for 10%.

Serving type: bottle

12-22-2011 23:36:10 | More by Mebuzzard

dogfishandi

New York

4.28/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

2005 vintage

11.2oz bottle, fridge temp, poured into a snifter.

appears almost black but is actually a deep ruby color. about one fingers worth of tan colored head, creamy, nice retention and some nice spotty lace. some sediment visible.

initially lots of ripe dark fruits. some alcohol apparent, spicy, flouride like yeast, sweet malts and a bit wine like.

sweet candied dark fruits, dark breads, spicy yeast phenols. not nearly as much alcohol in the taste. some toasty oak comes through, brown sugar and hints of nutmeg and cinamon. comes off very wine like. finsihes with a very nice richness.

very smooth, rich, sweet, full bodied, very nice mouthfeel. carbonation just about right.

definatly one of the best quads ive had. such a nice melding of flavors, age has done this well. id be a little hesitant to buy more because of the huge price tag for one 11.2 oz bottle, but id be very interested to see what further cellaring could do.

Serving type: bottle

12-21-2011 03:15:37 | More by dogfishandi

metter98

New York

4.38/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: The beer is hazy and very dark brownish amber in color. It poured with a thin off white head that died down and consistently left a ring of bubbles on the surface around the edge of the glass.
S: There are light aromas of sweet dark fruits in the nose along with hints of vanilla from the barrel aging.
T: The taste is very complex and develops as the beer warms up. It has flavors of dark fruits and oak from the barrel aging.
M: It feels full-bodied and very smooth on the palate and has a light to moderate amount of carbonation.
O: The beer is very smooth and incredibly well balanced. No traces of alcohol are noticeable, which makes it very easy to drink considering the strength.

Note: 2005 Vintage

Serving type: bottle

12-18-2011 13:23:45 | More by metter98

ThePorterSorter

New York

3.85/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

2005 grand reserva, definitely excited to try this.

Appearance:
Jet black with little head or carbonation. In the light the beer actually becomes a very dark brown. Quad-tastic, and it does not look watery.

Smell:
Tons of dark stone fruits, grape and some oak. A strong alcohol also mixes in, but it's subtle and masked.

Taste:
Some chocolatey fruits and a a little wood. This beer isn't nearly as rich as I had anticipated. The aftertaste is tobacco and lots of over-ripe fruit.

Mouthfeel:
This beer is a little hot with alcohol, but provides a lot of tasty fruit as well. The Belgian yeast doesn't come though as much as with other quads, but I'm assuming it's because there is so much going on with the barrel aging. It becomes significantly sweeter when it warms up

Overall:
This beer was quite overpriced, but still tasty. I would have liked to grab a 4 pack of 3 philosophers and allow it to age a couple years instead. Worth tasting, and I grabbed a few for down the road... So we'll see what happens

Serving type: bottle

12-18-2011 04:07:35 | More by ThePorterSorter

mentaltraveller

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This is a nearly perfect quad—pick this up if you can find it. This is a very complex beer; Belgian yeast, sugar and alcohol are all present. This beer is a sipper, but very easy to drink. I am glad we picked up a few of these in Belgium; I will hopefully get the chance to enjoy one or two more.

Serving type: bottle

12-12-2011 20:43:24 | More by mentaltraveller

oline73

Maryland

4.05/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

I had this on-tap at Max's. This is the 2005 vintage poured into a sample glass.

Appearance: Pours a dark mahogany color with a layer of off white head that goes away completely.

Smell: Sweet with some dark fruit, cocoa, caramel, and a taste that reminds me of port or sherry. Very complex.

Taste: Sweet, smooth caramel with some dark fruit notes. Very smooth, the age hasn't hurt this beer at all. Some bitterness in the finish with warming alcohol. Great cool weather beer.

Mouthfeel: The body is on the thick side of medium with tingly carbonation and a dry finish.

Overall: Very smooth. A bit more bitter than I expected, but that wasn't a problem Very complex, would definitely have another.

Serving type: on-tap

12-11-2011 04:48:11 | More by oline73

siradmiralnelson

Iowa

4.33/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from 33cl into Chalice. 2008 Vintage Old Fishermans's Ale Aged on Oak. Aged 14 months on French oak and had a Calvados wood finish for another 8 months. Thanks to Kendall for hooking this up!

A. Poured a 1 finger head. Good retention. A little lacing. Color is such dark brown it is almost black. Darkest Quad I believe I have ever seen.

S. Complexity. Dark fruit, molasses, spice, candi sugar, oak, Layers of aroma. So many aromas come out at different times. I can pick up some licorice, a little coffee

T. Taste is a nice blend of caramel malty sweetness and dark fruit. Get raisins, figs, a touch of grape. Very similar flavor to Pannepot with even more complexity than Reserva. Has a faint vanilla that is very nice. The Calvados wood definitely adds something, but it is hard for me to pin down. I think it is a spice flavor that I just can't put my finger on.

M. Medium/full bodied. Drinks very similar to Pannepot. Finishes dry.

O. Overall very similar to the base beer as is Reserva. The base beer is very good so it is really hard to go wrong. I think the barrel aging adds subtle complexity and nuances to the flavor of Pannepot, which is really what is is supposed to do. I think I would have to say that I prefer Pannepot Reserva at this point. Next up is Pannepeut.

Serving type: bottle

12-08-2011 01:45:18 | More by siradmiralnelson

airohead2001

Illinois

4.03/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A stop on the interview trail to Buffalo, NY brings me back to the world of BA reviewing. Found this one at Premier Gourmet and split it with glazeman.

Looks dark like any Quad with a two finger head that fades to about half a finger. Smell is a great mix of booze, dark fruits, wood, and booze again. Taste reminds me of Westy, but is a little sweeter with less bite in the finish. I get smokey dark fruits with a smooth finish.

Overall, this a good one that I would love to try again.

Serving type: bottle

12-03-2011 20:46:21 | More by airohead2001

mrfrancis

Kentucky

4.22/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Pours a dark brown with a fizzy beige mousse. This beer is virtually opaque until held up to the light. As far as appearance goes, this version of Pannepot does not appear to be quite as dark as some of De Struise Brouwers' others.

S: Aromas of calvados and port are immediately evident, but are followed by aromas of woody spice, dark chocolate, caramel, and dried fruits. This beer is a bit boozy on the nose, but the scents are unique, saving it from being uninviting.

T: Alcohol flavors reminiscent of some of those found in tawny port and calvados immediately blossom on the palate. Around mid-palate, notes of dark chocolate, woody spices, prunes, raisins, figs, woodsmoke, caramel, black currants, tobacco, and leather come into focus. The finish is robust and flavorful with a swirl of port, calvados, raisin, prune, leather, and woodsmoke flavors.

M: Full bodied, firm, and rather dry compared to some of the other versions of this ale. Carbonation is discreet, but is just crisp and prickly enough to carry an ale of this complexity and strength. At times, though, the whole thing feels just slightly too dry, but that may be an effect of the aging.

O: This is yet another excellent take on Pannepot by De Struise Brouwers, and I hope to see more experiments like this from them in the future. Though this is not my favorite version of Pannepot, I would still recommend it highly to fans of barrel-aged beers and/or Belgian strong ales.

Serving type: bottle

12-01-2011 16:53:44 | More by mrfrancis

birchstick

Missouri

4.33/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

2005 Vintage poured into a Cigar City Snifter. One of the 3,000 bottles filled per the label.

A - pours a very dark cola colored brown with a nice, creamy white rim around the edge that leaves some nice lacing.

S - the nose is vanilla, dark, sugary fruits (plums, figs, raisins), some creamy nutiness, cola, and candied sugar

T - where to begin on this...
starts off with a lot of sweet flavors up front (raisins, plums) that are mixed in with some caramel malts. These fade to some cola and darker tastes with a touch of cocoa to it. Ends with sweet oak and some cherry vanilla mixed in on the finish and exhale; more cola also shows up. This a is a complex beer to say the lease. Pannepot has quickly risen as one of my top beers and this one takes it to a new level.

M - creamy and full, goes down nicely

D - this is a fantastic beer. Rich, complex, delicious. Being 6 years old, this still has a lot of unique character to it and I see it going even longer without too many problems. Recommended!

Serving type: bottle

12-01-2011 04:05:44 | More by birchstick

trxxpaxxs

New York

4.28/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

2005 vintage poured into my Lost Abbey long stemmed tulip.

A: Pours a deep, dark, murky brown (almost black) with a beige head of medium sized bubbles. The head quickly fades but leaves a nice halo around the top of the beer.

S: I'm picking up notes of sweet roasted malt, candied sugar, plums, and yeast. I would have to say that the candied plum scent shines through with an undertone of yeasty goodness.

T: Starts off with sweet brown sugar and stone fruit notes (mainly plums). But there is a really mellow malt characteristic to this beer too. The yeast and alcohol shine through as well, but aren't as pronounced as the major players of sugar and fruit. The finish dwells back to the stone fruits (cherry, apricot, plum) and envelops the palate to linger for quite awhile.

M: In my opinion, this is a full bodied beer. It starts and finishes the same way... simple and sweet.

O: I think this beer is fantastic. There is a lot of complexity to this brew, and yet it feels subdued and simple. The flavors are spot on and the mouthfeel is just right. Color me extremely impressed. This is the best quad I've ever had.

Serving type: bottle

12-01-2011 01:23:32 | More by trxxpaxxs

jdhilt

New Hampshire

4.4/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

2005 vintage. Pours a one-finger light brown head that fades quickly leaving some lace. Black color, no highlights, ton of yeast left in bottle. Medium carbonation and medium bodied. Dark fruit and alcohol nose and flavor is also alcohol, dark fruit and some oak, mellow sweetness. Very similar to Pannepot Reserva. Expensive at $11.49 for a 330ml (label claims this is a 750ml, I guess they ran out of 330ml labels) bottle from Julio's Liquors Westborough, Ma.

Serving type: bottle

11-30-2011 22:59:09 | More by jdhilt

scottfrie

California

4.08/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

2005 vintage into Portsmouth snifter.

A: Pours a very dark raisin brown with three fingers of dense dark tan head that slowly faded into a thick film leaving a streaks of fine lace after ever sip.
S: Spicy and fruity nose with scents of dark prunes, raisins, plums, citrus rind, vinous red grapes, cola, and woody oak.
T: Follows the nose but I get some metallic notes as well. The flavors are much more subtle and integrated than I was expecting. The flavors are also very creamy, and no one aspect stands out. The finish is spicy with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and oak, and the aftertaste is lightly fruity and sweet and has flavors of tobacco. Notes of apple cider come to mind at times. I get a hint or two of vanilla and milk chocolate as well.
M: Thick full body with a very thick and creamy mouthfeel. The carbonation is bubbly dense and chewy, and the alcohol heat has all but faded.
O: A very smooth, complex and well integrated beer. This wasn’t my favorite quad, and I think the original might be better, but I would sip on this any day of the year.

Serving type: bottle

11-29-2011 00:30:01 | More by scottfrie

AgentZero

Illinois

4.1/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Dark brown beer with a bit of red on the edges and a bit of a tannish colored head on it.

S - Lots of oak with some dark fruits. Bit of dark fruits and some brown sugar and molasses. Nice smelling.

T - Oak, little bit of booze, some cocoa. There's some nice brown sugar as well as molasses and dark fruits. Good stuff.

M - Medium bodied with medium carbonation.

O - Good beer, nothing that's really setting it head and shoulders above the regular versions, but like them, it is very good.

Serving type: on-tap

11-28-2011 06:02:20 | More by AgentZero

evlu1441

Alberta (Canada)

4.15/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

2005 vintage poured in a Rochefort glass.

It pours a very dark brown colour with quite a bit of sediment floating around. The head is minimal, and quickly disappears (no doubt due to the alcohol).

The aroma is quite strong with dried fruits and a hint of vanilla being most prominent. There is also a kind of toffee smell alongside very noticeable alcohol, lending to a rum-like aroma.

The flavour is soft and luxurious hints of citrus to start followed by some slight sweetness. There is a very distinctive red wine flavour towards then end that lingers in the finish. It's interesting, and I'm not totally sure what to make of it. Lots of raisin comes through in the end, and the alcohol is almost imperceptible.

Overall, this is a very sophisticated quad, though still not my favourite. Still worth trying, and I might get another bottle in the future if my wallet allows.

Serving type: bottle

11-27-2011 03:55:06 | More by evlu1441

sweemzander

Illinois

4.05/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

11.2oz bottle poured into a tulip. 2005 Vintage.

(A)- Pours a fairly thick, very dark near pitch black burnt sienna color. Produced some nice tan froth with good retention and plenty of lace.

(S)- I can definitely see the oak barrel in this. Some dark fruits and subtle yeasty clay behind a dry, oaky, almost tannic yet nutty earth.

(T)- Again, the oak aging definitely shows its face. Some dry, nutty oak flavors in front of some yeasty bread, dark fruits (prune, raisin, cassis).

(M)- A smooth carbonation level. A nice balance to it as well, though far more oak barrel characters than I was expecting. 10% ABV? I taste none of the heat this would perhaps normally portray either.

(D)- This has much much more life left in it for future aging despite being 6 years old or so. A solid to great quad that I think will only just get better and better with time based upon what is in the glass in front of me, though it is quite good now too.

Serving type: bottle

11-26-2011 18:19:38 | More by sweemzander

Arbitrator

California

2.68/5  rDev -38%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2

Re-review of a 2005 vintage bottle traded to me by baggio. Thanks, Rob!

A: Pours an opaque mahogany in the center with ruby translucence at the edges. It's capped by a thin, short-lived trace of tan foam that leaves a milky swirl of bubbles atop the brew.

S: Green apples, oak, caramel, and a mildly tart sour cherry presence. Brown sugar, vanilla, cola-like spices.

T: This beer is tart -- no sourness, but it's a flavor contribution that I find off-putting and clashing with the otherwise sweet body. Caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, and oak open up the palate, segueing into sweet dark fruits (figs, plums). The finish is mildly tannic, with a noticeably tart aftertaste that evokes cherries, grapes, and cola spices. I am truly confused. It's not infected, that much I believe -- but it's so jarring that I can't get past it.

M: This beer is still on the sweet and 'wet' side up front, but the finish is watery at times. It would be excellent otherwise.

O: This beer isn't quite as delicious as I remember it being. I noticed this vintage was distributed to my local beer store, and I passed up on the opportunity to buy it. Either my palate has evolved, or the vintages are different, but I've lost my excitement for this beer.

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Previous review: 4.5 / 4.5 / 4.5 / 5.0 / 5.0

Bottle purchased and consumed at Delirium Cafe in Brussels. 2006 vintage.

A: Poured a nearly black, but ultimately opaque mahogany, body with the slightest hints of ruby around the edges where light peeked through. The bartender's expert pour produced a fluffy tan head that filled the top 2 fingers of the glass, retained well, and deposited a few trails of lace down the sides. Beautiful.

S: This really opened up once it warmed to the right temperature. It presented a bouquet of apple, tannins, caramel, spices, vanilla, brown sugar, and dark fruits such as plums and berries. Wonderful to sniff.

T: Bread, crackers, caramel, brown sugar at first. The middle is more fruity, with tart apple -- the result of aging in Calvados casks -- as well as juicy plums, white raisins, orange peel, and possibly berries. I seem to remember the original having some tamarind, which isn't found here. The finish carries elements of coriander and clove. The Calvados contribution is mellow and subtle; whether it was strong before and has simply faded, I can't say. But it's found in good balance in this beer.

M: Medium-full bodied. Moderate carbonation. VERY smooth, and carries not even a trace of alcohol. I'm surprised to find that this delicious sipper is 10%.

D: I requested another and was dismayed to find that I had ordered the last one. I'd have grabbed another in a heartbeat, and now I'm on the trading warpath for it.

Serving type: bottle

11-22-2011 05:55:25 | More by Arbitrator

cjacobsen

Illinois

4.43/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Vintage 2005 bottle poured into a snifter.

(A) Opaque ruby brown. Glows ruby around the bottom edges of the glass when held up to the light. Not much of a head, but a super thin layer of bubbles and foam spread across the top of the beer.

(S) The smell of banana stands out the most. Some chocolate and a slight hint of dark fruits come through a little. Biscuit and a bit of malt.

(T) Molasses and fig with dark chocolate and a hint of vanilla. There is a bit of dark roasted malts in the lingering aftertaste as well as a touch of dark cherry. More of the dark fruits and dark grains come through as it opens up.

(M) Medium body. Very well balanced beer. Somewhat grainy but ends fairly smooth. Some bittering. Does have a bit of a syrupy quality to it.

(O) Very solid beer. I think for being 6 years old at this point it's quite superb. It's got a few layers of things going on but isn't too complex for the palate.

Serving type: bottle

11-19-2011 23:07:55 | More by cjacobsen

Satchboogie

New Hampshire

4.85/5  rDev +12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Reviewed from notes: '05 Vintage (33cl bottle)

A: Pours dark brown, pretty much black, completely opaque. Just over a finger of light brown head that actually sticks around for a little while. Surprisingly good lacing and alcohol legs. Looks perty.

S: Where to begin. Huge brown sugar and molasses sweetness, big fig, black current, and dark fruits. Oak comes out with a hint of vanilla. Very deeply dark and vinous with port qualities. I think I can pick up some Brandy/rum alcohol notes from the Calvados barrels, but it's not a boozy note. I pick up just a touch of tartness, almost cherry like.

T: First thing that strikes me is that despite how sweet the nose was (and how sweet most pannepot/beligan quads are) it's actually rather dry, especially with the level of oak going on. Moderate levels of the brown sugar and molasses up front that dries out to the finish. Currants, figs, and raisins. I get a little of that Apple Brandy on the back end. Lots of oak and a touch of vanilla on the finish. A bit spicy on the front end and a little bit of an alcohol bite on the finish, rum like. It is a little tart with dark cherry and becomes a touch dry/acidic to the finish, but I actually really like that quality. The finish/aftertaste just gets better and better as the beer warms.

M: Medium to slightly full body, light carbonation. Very smooth though the oak character dries out the mouthfeel a bit and it is a little acidic/tart. The body seems a little bit thinner than the normal pannepot/reserva. That said, this body is incredibly smooth and the alcohol is only noticeable in the finish, but in a very pleasant way. Velvety smooth luscious mouthfeel.

O: This is probably the best Quad I've ever had and certainly the most complex. While there are some aspects that I think maybe could be a little better, it's simply amazing as it is. I'd highly recommend getting a bottle if you ever have the chance.

Serving type: bottle

11-16-2011 18:49:28 | More by Satchboogie

jeonseh

Indiana

4.8/5  rDev +11.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Had on-tap, full glass at FFF Anniversary Party. 2008 vintage

A - Dark purplish brown and very hazy; so much so that I couldn't see through it. Nice dirty white, frothy head sitting on top

S - Plum and honey with a malt backbone. Also smelled Belgian yeast, cherry, and hints of citrus. Really a dynamic nose where you find something new each time. The nose was definitely subtle

T - Rich dark fruit at first, then noticed plums with a light Brandy flavor. Also, there are hints of sugar and honey. As I continued to drink, hints of oak, port and vanilla came out. Thought this was overwhelmingly complex and deep.

MF - Nice thick stickiness to it. Felt perfectly matched to the beer and its flavor profile

O- overall this is quite simply Amazing. One of the best Belgian beers I've had by far and felt it was way better than than the normal Pannepot

Serving type: on-tap

11-13-2011 20:32:25 | More by jeonseh

starrdogg

District of Columbia

4.43/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Huge thanks to dyan for this one - thrown in as an extra!

2005 Vintage, served alongside a 2007 regular Pannepot.

A: Pours a dark brown, but significantly lighter than its non-BA brother. It's got very little head and minimal lacing, both noticeably less than the regular.

S: Smell is very similar to the regular. It's got the same caramel/molasses sweet cola smell, but with a hint of brandy and alcohol in there.

T: While the smells of the two beers are similar, the tastes are quite different. It's noticeably sweeter than the regular one and has more dark fruit flavor - the brandy is there, but definitely doesn't overwhelm the beer like some brandy barrel beers. The caramel malts are definitely still there, but they're more subdued and the roastiness only comes out subtly in the finish. Some oak comes through in the finish as well.

M: The mouthfeel is a bit thinner than the regular and it's significantly less carbonated.

O: Trying this side-by-side with the regular was a very interesting experience. Both beers are excellent, but I'd give the slight edge to the regular due mainly to a slight edge in mouthfeel. I also feel like the sweetness of the Grand Reserva might make it tough to drink more than one bottle, where the regular Pannepot is just so easy to drink. Overall, however, I'm just nitpicking. Both are great beers.

Serving type: bottle

11-13-2011 02:52:01 | More by starrdogg