Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale - Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V.

jcurtis55

Indiana

3.8/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

The picture on the label is from the painting "Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymous Bosch. He did the painting in 1504, but if someone told you it was done by a 1960’s artist under the influence of LSD, you wouldn’t question it. Quite bizzare.

As for the beer, this is a nice smooth brown ale. Very drinkable, but certainly not a big beer. I got very little head or lacing, Slightly sweet and malty. This could definitely be a session beer. Mouthfeel is somewhere close to medium, but pleasant enough. For those who prefer malt flavors over hops, try this out. One of the tastier brown ales I've tried.

Serving type: bottle

07-10-2011 04:27:49 | More by jcurtis55

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -13.3%

05-17-2013 01:21:31 | More by SmellsofMahagony

lucasj82

Indiana

4/5  rDev +6.7%

05-15-2013 02:37:02 | More by lucasj82

Bill235

Ohio

4/5  rDev +6.7%

05-09-2013 19:44:38 | More by Bill235

KYGunner

Kentucky

3.11/5  rDev -17.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

The body of this dark ale was a sweet and supple brown hue with a tidy light brown head.

The scent was almost undetectable. I struggled to find an aroma and caught whiffs of maple and malt.

The taste, as with the scent, was a struggle as well. Hints of maple syrup, light doses of malt and a tinge of sweetness accented a rather boring experience. I tackled this with a clean palate and high expectations but I was left quite flat.

Serving type: on-tap

05-04-2013 16:22:29 | More by KYGunner

PEIhop

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +20%

05-03-2013 00:41:34 | More by PEIhop

FLima

Brazil

3.89/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Dark brown color with a two finger head that dissipates quickly.
Intense aroma of licorice, brown sugar and plums, that was a surprise. I would expect that from Belgian ales not for just a Brown Ale.
Likewise, nice fruity flavor but also refreshing. Hints of condiments, caramel and brown sugar.
Medium body with good carbonation with small bubbles.
Highly drinkable and with a great mouth feel, good option for who wants to try something different and flavorful, but not as intense as some Belgian Ales. And that is a unique personality.

Serving type: bottle

04-19-2013 15:10:49 | More by FLima

braugon

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -13.3%

04-12-2013 23:23:29 | More by braugon

justinm4bama

Alabama

4.25/5  rDev +13.3%

04-08-2013 02:20:36 | More by justinm4bama

jwps214

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +6.7%

04-06-2013 00:59:00 | More by jwps214

Bartinator

Tennessee

3.75/5  rDev 0%

03-30-2013 20:01:05 | More by Bartinator

BradleyR

Oklahoma

4.5/5  rDev +20%

03-26-2013 21:18:29 | More by BradleyR

Infamous7100

Ohio

3.8/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

A: pours a crystal clear brown to dark orange with a very thin khaki head that is quick to dissipate.
S: after some agitating, notes of caramel and toffee are quick stand out. I am also picking up fruity notes that I would associate with Belgian dubbels or triples. Interesting.
T: a great blend of toffee, caramel and some nuttiness. The Belgian-like fruit and sugary notes are not as apparent in the taste as I believe it is masked by some roasted notes.
M: highly carbonated straight away but it eases into a nice and creamy body that is medium in nature. Finishes with a nice roasty sweet note.
O: Considering the low ABV and how smooth this brew drinks, it is a candidate as a session ale. A nice taste that I believe could serve as gateway for those afraid of a dark brew. Highly enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

03-23-2013 17:54:58 | More by Infamous7100

LB22

Colorado

4/5  rDev +6.7%

03-23-2013 03:40:33 | More by LB22

Lare453

Florida

3.75/5  rDev 0%

03-22-2013 12:53:06 | More by Lare453

gwiedman1

New York

4/5  rDev +6.7%

03-16-2013 20:02:08 | More by gwiedman1

macrosmatic

Florida

3.64/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Reviewed from notes. Poured from an 11.2 oz. bottle into a CCB pint glass.

A: Pours a nearly clear, medium reddish brown. Forms a one-finger white head, with visible carbonation on the low side.

S: Sweet caramel and big toffee aromas with underlying bready brown malts. No hop presence I could get out of the aroma.

T: Sweet toffee, brown malts, candied brown sugar, hints of candied apple fruitiness. This tastes like what I would imagine a Belgian Dubbel would taste like if it were fermented with a regular ale yeast rather than a belgian yeast - muted to no yeast fruit esters.

M: Thin body, decent carbonation sensation, and mild alcohol but more present than expected given the ABV.

O: Not objectionable, but nothing I'd go out of my way for to have again.

Serving type: bottle

02-24-2013 23:27:23 | More by macrosmatic

JoeLacy

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev 0%

02-18-2013 16:29:47 | More by JoeLacy

casapy

Idaho

3/5  rDev -20%

02-17-2013 03:38:27 | More by casapy

OtherShoe2

Massachusetts

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

Pours dark brown with a cream head that reduces to a skim. Nice spotty clingy lace.

Bready malt and some mild sugared aromas. Some fruit. Some fudge.

Brown bread malt, semi dry. Sugar comes up, but not super strong. Some bitter cocoa in the back, and bread crust. Not much bitterness, more malt. Finishes a bit malty dry .

Medium bodied. Good carbonation.

Very decent. Like it more as I get thru the glass.

Serving type: bottle

02-16-2013 20:40:13 | More by OtherShoe2

RonaldTheriot

Louisiana

4.19/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale has a thick, creamy, quickly-dissipating, beige head, some lacing left on the glass, and a deep brown (lighter at the edges) appearance. The faint aroma is of sweet, roasted barley malt and brown bread crust. Taste is of the same, with sugar, a slight hop bitterness, and brown bread dough present as well. The mouthfeel is medium, and Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale finishes semi-dry, sweet, delicious, and highly drinkable. Overall, this is an enjoyable beer, and I recommend checking it out.

RJT

Serving type: bottle

02-09-2013 13:40:22 | More by RonaldTheriot

Proclarush

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev +6.7%

01-28-2013 01:55:42 | More by Proclarush

NuclearDolphin

Minnesota

4.29/5  rDev +14.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Poured into a Tulip Glass

Appearance - Clear Dark Brown/Reddish color with a dirty white head. Head is quite fizzy and retains for about a minute or so before becoming a brownish film. Finishes quite clean.

Smell - Rum Raisin, Plums, Spices, Malts, Chocolate and Yeasts. Very sweet smelling beer and quite fruity for a brown ale.

Taste - Chocolate, Rum Raisin, Yeasts, and Hops. Very good taste and not too strong at the same time either; Very nice balance!

Mouthfeel - It's light bodied with some mild carbonation. Feels incredibly crisp to drink at the same time!

Overall - An excellent beer with some great flavor and drinkability. If you're looking for a tasty brown ale, this would be one of my top recommendations

Serving type: bottle

01-22-2013 04:36:28 | More by NuclearDolphin

Molson2000

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +13.3%

01-20-2013 22:30:39 | More by Molson2000

tbryan5

Louisiana

4/5  rDev +6.7%

01-19-2013 02:19:55 | More by tbryan5