Malus Pater - Beer Here

mungus

Australia

4.2/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

500ml bottle that I bought from IBS in April 2011, and has been 'cellared' in the kitchen cupboard ever since.

A - Despite some disconcerting rust on the cap the bottle opens with a promising hiss. Pours a deep mahogany-black. Inch of off-white head hangs around for a bit then settles down to become fairly thin and patchy. No lacing to speak of.

S - Smells strongly of dark fruits and sugars, more so than when I had it fresh I think.

T - Taste follows the nose fairly closely, with much more caramel and dryness than I recall. Some alcohol warmth as it approaches room temperature but mostly the ABV is very well hidden. Finish has definitely dried right out.

M - Medium-low carbonation seems to suit the style, dangerously drinkable. Still surprised by the dryness.

All in all I'm just happy that my humid, mostly warm (28-30 degrees) cellar has not ruined this beer after a year. The beer itself has held up extrememely well, I honestly think it rates up there with with Rochefort and Chimay.

Serving type: bottle

05-28-2012 08:42:19 | More by mungus

eric5bellies

Australia

4.03/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Drank from my Duvel Tulip

A - Pours a deep Mahogany colour with a tanned head that reduces to a thin film.

S - Nice aromas of chocolate and fig and oak.

T - Up front some nice toffee flavours, followed by some dark chocolate. Nice fig flavours follw with some dark fruits. The finish is brown sugar and spice.

M - Medium body and carbonation, that make for a smooth drop.

O - Really enjoyed this beer and its closer to the rustic Belgian Quad than anything I have had from the U.S. Having said that, its still a long way behind a Rochefort 10 or St Bernies 12.

Serving type: bottle

03-17-2012 17:22:16 | More by eric5bellies

dgilks

Australia

3.9/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Extremely dark brown colour with a big, dense, tight, tan head. Fair head retention. Good.

Rich burnt sugar aroma with a touch of prune and earth. Mild spicing but this is more about the dark sugar. Interesting.

Rich and complex sugar. Lots of toffee and burnt notes. The fruit is subdued but dark and the spice just sits in the background. Well rounded and not overly sweet.

Medium-full body with moderate carbonation. Good.

I quite like this. The complex sugar character is well developed. I really search for a little more fruit but it's still good.

Serving type: bottle

02-19-2012 06:27:50 | More by dgilks

ADZA

Australia

3.63/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

First of all i cant get over this label its so wrong lol lets hope the beer is better and it pours a dark non see through cola hue with nice carbonation that leaves behind a two finger head that slowly recedes to a one finger layer of smog and a rim of lacing,the smell is similar to a dark fruity shiraz with hints of blackberries,shiraz grapes,subtle blueberries,spices and plum jam,it has a medium bodied averagely carbonated mouthfeel that starts sweet and finishes dry full of flavours of dark cherries,plum jam,blackberries,earthy hops and rounded out with caramelized fig bittersweetness and ive gotta say this is not your everyday brew but would be perfect for dessert such as sticky date pudding or toffee sponge cake and its high ABV is very well hidden cheers.

Serving type: bottle

07-26-2011 07:31:33 | More by ADZA

CrazyDavros

Australia

3.7/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours dark brown with a small head.
Nose shows caramelised banana, chocolate, soft alcohol, rose-like perfume and raisins. Pretty full on.
Lots of alcohol shows upon tasting, along with heads of sweet brown sugar and golden syrup. Long lasting finish with plenty of candi sugar. Not amazingly complex for the style.
Moderately low carbonation could be higher.

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2011 10:00:00 | More by CrazyDavros