Cuvee Delphine - De Struise Brouwers

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rAvg: 4.17
pDev: 11.51%
Reviews: 171
Hads: 113

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De Struise Brouwers

Belgium

Style | ABV
Russian Imperial Stout | 13.00% ABV

Availability: Rotating. bottle (159), on-tap (12).

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Reviews by beerdrifter:

beerdrifter

Germany

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

Picked this up at the beer store at the De Molen Brewery. Deep black pour with two fingers of tan head with decent retention and nice lacing. The barrel aging definitely comes through in the nose, with a really woody, almost vinous character, along with hints of dark chocolate, vanilla, maple syrup and tobacco. The taste is much the same, but even better! Don't think I've ever had a beer that has retained so much from the barrel aging. Tons of wood with really nice chocolate notes, and a subtle hint of bourbon and vanilla. As it warms, it really opens up. Very little carbonation, but smooth as silk with absolutely no evidence that this is a 13% ABV beer. I could have easily drank another. What an incredible beer! Going on a beer run in Belgium this weekend, and hope I can find some more!

Serving type: bottle

12-15-2011 16:11:29 | More by beerdrifter

More User Reviews:

PeteRiz

Connecticut

4.25/5 rDev +1.9%

05-23-2013 01:16:46 | More by PeteRiz

DeutschesBier

Maryland

4/5 rDev -4.1%

05-19-2013 18:05:16 | More by DeutschesBier

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.25/5 rDev +1.9%

05-19-2013 00:21:24 | More by Photekut

jtladner

District of Columbia

4.25/5 rDev +1.9%

05-18-2013 13:33:42 | More by jtladner

jkane101

New Jersey

4.5/5 rDev +7.9%

05-16-2013 22:16:09 | More by jkane101

mmcnaughton

Michigan

4/5 rDev -4.1%

05-12-2013 19:19:34 | More by mmcnaughton

MaineBrewing

Maine

4.69/5 rDev +12.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

On draught at Novare res 8oz pour on " de struise day"

A - poured pitch black opaque with a good one finger darker tan head. Immediate lacing was apparent.

S - smell of roasted malts, dark fruits, slight acidity. Maybe the atmosphere but a very mild aroma.

T - very complex and delicious. The Belgian character adds a nice fruity finish a nice pedal point to the roasted malt character is domineering .nice smokiness in the finish, finishes a great balance between dry and sweet. Ample hop bitterness in the end with A slight sour character.

M - slow sipping but not too thick. Well carbonated and a balanced finish. The 13% abv is not really prevalent. Very drinkable.

O -very drinkable stout, yet very complex and requires time to reflect on the nuances. A real treat to have this on draught. Chose this over some rare and delicous offerings and don't regret it.

Serving type: on-tap

05-11-2013 17:14:44 | More by MaineBrewing

beagle75

Iowa

4/5 rDev -4.1%

05-04-2013 22:51:58 | More by beagle75

Grinky

Illinois

4.25/5 rDev +1.9%

05-04-2013 03:37:26 | More by Grinky

enelson

Illinois

4.25/5 rDev +1.9%

05-03-2013 15:29:44 | More by enelson

writerLJBerg

Oregon

3.95/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 3.75

On tap at Belmont Station

A: Pure black with a non-existent head. Spectacular legs, though

N: Roasted malt, chocolate, heavily roasted espresso, and oak. Quite a bit of licorice and there’s a backdrop of vanilla. Not particularly strong, though.

T: Tons of roast and there’s a pleasant sweetness balanced out by the slightest bitterness. Lots of the nose shows up here.

M: Thick, oily, and coating. Alcohol is expertly hidden.

O: A well oiled machine I’d recommend. Wish it had a little more barrel character, though.

Serving type: on-tap

05-03-2013 15:18:17 | More by writerLJBerg

mscudder

Georgia

4.25/5 rDev +1.9%

05-03-2013 01:48:22 | More by mscudder

Abio

Belgium

4.5/5 rDev +7.9%

04-29-2013 14:12:01 | More by Abio

BierMeJohn

Germany

4.5/5 rDev +7.9%

04-21-2013 12:11:43 | More by BierMeJohn

TheSevenDuffs

Ontario (Canada)

3.99/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Thanks to David for this bottle! Vintage 2011. Poured in to snifter.

A - Poured dark black with one finger of mocha coloured head that slowly receded to a thin layer with good retention.

S - Roast, smoke and licorice dominate with sweet milk chocolate and vanilla notes. The barrel is barely discernible.

T - A big, bold flavour profile. Roast, licorice and bakers chocolate up front that give way to sweet molasses, vanilla and some oak. As the beer warms a big cherry flavour asserts itself. There is no bourbon presence at all.

M - Medium to full body. Chewy. Light carbonation.

O - This was an excellent beer but the bourbon was non-existent, which was a little disappointing.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2013 19:05:41 | More by TheSevenDuffs