Oerbier Special Reserva 2006 (Bottled 2007)
Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers

Oerbier Special Reserva 2006 (Bottled 2007)Oerbier Special Reserva 2006 (Bottled 2007)
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From:
Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers
 
Belgium
Style:
Flanders Oud Bruin
ABV:
13%
Score:
93
Avg:
4.23 | pDev: 8.04%
Reviews:
66
Ratings:
95
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 03, 2021
Added:
Nov 30, 2007
Wants:
  22
Gots:
  13
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Rated: 3.89 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Dec 03, 2021
 
Rated: 4.71 by StoutSnob40 from California

Apr 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by jrob21 from North Carolina

Nov 20, 2015
 
Rated: 4.66 by ccurrid from Massachusetts

May 04, 2015
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Rated by Seanniek91 from Rhode Island

4.15/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Leather, tobacco, oak, vanilla, sour cherries and plums. Nice.
Dec 23, 2014
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Rated by Jwale73 from Rhode Island

4/5  rDev -5.4%
Vinous, raisiny and slightly oxidized.
Dec 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by claaark13 from Indiana

Dec 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4.26 by jj84k from Ohio

Aug 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by KAF from Iowa

Jul 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by HopsintheSack from California

Apr 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by LumpkinBrews from Colorado

Apr 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by orangesol from Pennsylvania

Apr 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by tectactoe from Michigan

Feb 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by james582 from South Carolina

Dec 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by campfirebrew from New York

Nov 19, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by DLucky from Florida

Sep 04, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by WOLFGANG from South Carolina

Jul 05, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by Photekut from Tennessee

May 19, 2013
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Reviewed by DefenCorps from Oregon

4.07/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Bottle, 06 vintage, that I picked up either at State Line or Maxs, I can't remember which.

A clear dark mahogany reddish brown with a dense, beige head with excellent retention and minimal lacing. The head retention is exceptional, considering the ABV here. The nose has a big, vinous sourness along with a blend of smoky cocoa, raisins, plums and toasted oak. There's a mildly dusty note that pairs well with the oak. The fruit character is fairly intriguing too. Along with the aforementioned raisins and plums, there is some dried cherry, jammy raspberry and strawberry acidity present. Very nice.

The palate opens with a rather bracing acidity, a blend of lactic and acetic, with the acetic flavors carrying the raspberry and strawberry flavors while the lactic acid brings forth the vinous notes. The mid-palate has a blend of red wine, cocoa, a little vanilla and some oak. The cocoa character is interesting, I don't usually taste much in big sours. Oak appears on the finish, along with a little bit of a fatty/meaty texture, which is an interesting (but not wholly enjoyable) contrast to the tannic and alcohol-induced astringency that this beer does have. This fatty/oily texture does fade with time, though. Fruity and vinous flavors do linger on the finish. Medium in body this beer is slightly over-carbonated (but not by much). A pretty excellent beer IMO.
Jan 27, 2013
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Reviewed by cfrances33 from Illinois

4.41/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
2006 bottle, enjoyed 12/31/12, poured into a Hill Farmstead stem.

Pour: Very murky mahogany, with a quarter finger so off white head. Head actually leaves some lacing, and hangs around as a thick rim.

Smell: Lots of caramel up front, followed by some overripe tart cherries. Lots of oak... it probably owns the nose honestly. A light lemon juice on the finish.

Taste: A ton of sour cherries and caramel. There is some oxidation there, but it surprisingly works, and lends some raisons and old dark fruits. More sour lemon juice, a light funk, and loads of dry oak finish.

Mouthfeel: Really tart, and borderline sour. Wait... this is 13%??? Are you sure it's not like 6% De Dolle? Carb mixes perfectly with the tartness, and the dry is super dry with oak.

Overall: This beer was the sleeper of my NYE 2012, and held it's own again Flora b3 and DDG. Insanely drinkable. I'll be crossing my fingers to see more vintages of this beer.
Jan 01, 2013
Oerbier Special Reserva 2006 (Bottled 2007) from Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers
Beer rating: 93 out of 100 with 95 ratings