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 gyllstromk:

gyllstromk

Belgium

4.33/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Anyone know the story? Delphine is the alleged illegitimate daughter of Albert II, current king of Belgium, and she's also the artist who made this cover.

I quite enjoyed this beer. Pours dark with a nice head. Caramel and dark roasted malt on the nose. Palette evokes bitter chocolate with licorice and vanilla on the finish. Sticky and creamy feel. A nice offering by a great brewery.

Serving type: bottle

11-13-2010 17:04:52 | More by gyllstromk

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