De Dolle Bos Keun - Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers

hustlesworth

Ohio

5/5  rDev +19.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

A- always love their label art, especially this drunken bunny sitting next to a lily of the valley which happens to be a symbol of the second coming. Very clever for Easter. A large duvel sized tulip is necessary to hold the massive bubbly eggshell colored head on this rascal. At 10% abv, I can't believe the foam has this type of retention and I'm getting impatient waiting for it to settle. The golden orange apricot body has some small particles of yeast floating about. This bottle is 2 years old.

S- flowery and grapey, most notably the sweet solvent aroma of muscat and scuppernong and the similarities are astounding. Grape and apricot jam spread on shortbread or pound cake define the malt sweetness, and there are still more fruity aromas of apple, pear, orange and plum. An absolutely phenomenal stank.

T- malty and sweet, not as fruity as the aroma would suggest, with a distinct earthy English hop flavor. Melon and pear with a soft muscat flavor intermingle with a fine vanilla sugar sauce and green, vinous "forest" notes, grain husk, and mushroom. Alcohol is masterfully hidden save for a small bite in the finish, and the beer gets drier and more tart as the glass empties. Seasoned dry wood and orange blossom honey last into the finish as well, further attempting to conceal the alcohol, which I now feel in my head and belly.

MF- expansive, medicinal and drying, this one leaves a coated feeling on the cheeks with a bit of powdery yeast. Alcohol heat is not felt in the mouth, rather it makes a delayed presence in the chest just to prove it's there. Crazy soft bottle conditioned carbonation has no beginning or ending and never becomes sharp or stinging.

D- what a great beer. Like many; 've always considered Duvel to be the archetype, but this yeasty monster rabbit surpasses what I consider to be 'standard' by taking the aroma to a whole nother level. Like an outer space level. Clean, defined flavors overlayed by muddy earthy funky yeast make for a beautiful marriage that no other BSPA I've had so far has achieved.

Serving type: bottle

04-11-2012 06:31:56 | More by hustlesworth

Neorebel

New Jersey

4.43/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Bos Keun has a gorgeous cloudy auburn color, with a bleached-white, billowing tower of bubbles rising with even the most miniscule pouring effort. This head is similar to angel's food cake... somehow, it has mass but it's very light and airy. The amount of bubbling is almost too much, but I did not score this very negatively due to some of the other classic Belgians, like Duvel, having this effect. Of course with this type of head we get excellent lacing as a result. The smell is very syrupy sweet, like toffee and taffy, along with tropical fruits and the signature whiff of Belgian yeast. I found the flavor to be reminiscent of caramel apples at the fair, very tart, and slightly astringent. Delicious pear and citrus esters as well. The mouth feel is somewhat viscous, and the finish was very sharp. Overall, this is right up there with the other exquisite brews from De Dolle. This is a top Belgian Brewer that any fan of the style must try.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 23:10:12 | More by Neorebel

jtladner

District of Columbia

3.5/5  rDev -16.5%

05-18-2013 22:00:39 | More by jtladner

zonker17

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-13-2013 00:07:31 | More by zonker17

BeerForMuscle

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-12-2013 20:04:12 | More by BeerForMuscle

BierMeJohn

Germany

4.5/5  rDev +7.4%

05-07-2013 19:09:47 | More by BierMeJohn

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +19.3%

04-19-2013 10:19:50 | More by Jason1337

GRUUMSH

Belgium

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

04-07-2013 11:23:21 | More by GRUUMSH

warnerry

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

04-06-2013 03:34:33 | More by warnerry

ortie

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

03-30-2013 23:54:20 | More by ortie

shigg85

Japan

4.75/5  rDev +13.4%

03-27-2013 00:04:53 | More by shigg85

Sparky44

Illinois

4/5  rDev -4.5%

03-25-2013 00:37:34 | More by Sparky44

Seaba

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

02-28-2013 14:37:35 | More by Seaba

dav

Missouri

5/5  rDev +19.3%

01-19-2013 06:57:02 | More by dav

spycow

Illinois

4/5  rDev -4.5%

01-12-2013 03:00:56 | More by spycow

FeDUBBELFIST

Pennsylvania

1.88/5  rDev -55.1%
look: 4 | smell: 1 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 2

$10.00 for the 33cL bottle, served in a tulip
2009 Vintage. Sampled 26DEC12

[A] The pour begins down the center of the glass and moves to the side 2 seconds later once the head gets going. The result is a big, fluffy 2 1/2 finger high bright white head. Relentless effervescence keeps the head everlasting. The body leans between gold and orange but closer to the former. Opaquer than expected. Lacing in a thick splatter of foam.

[S] The nose is all over the place. Clean diaper, aspirin, medicine cabinet, some weird menthol, sweet booze and oxidized malts.

[T] A little better than the nose but still not enjoyable.

[M] Semi full with a prickly carbonation. A little boozy. Good but not great.

[O] Age hasn't treated this one well. I'd like to try this one again soon, but I'll go for a fresh bottle next time. Three plus years was just too long.

Serving type: bottle

12-31-2012 15:00:18 | More by FeDUBBELFIST

TWStandley

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +7.4%

12-30-2012 23:10:16 | More by TWStandley

RyanAU

North Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +13.4%

12-30-2012 01:31:09 | More by RyanAU

Treb0R

Oregon

3.25/5  rDev -22.4%

12-13-2012 18:06:53 | More by Treb0R

DrinkSlurm

Connecticut

4.15/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Poured from 12oz bottle into pint purcased at 1702 in Tucson. Poures an aggressive pour...foam coming out upon opening. Thick 4 finger head on a golden color. Crazy orange citrus aroma...mixed with belgian yeast and peppery hop.
Taste is crazy citrusy hop meets belgian yeasty peppery spice. Im even tasting a hint of vanilla with grassy notes.
Its so effervescent but smooth. Nicely boozey and such an easy drinker. Really great brew. Highly recommend this...especially on a nice warm afternoon.

Serving type: bottle

12-10-2012 01:39:06 | More by DrinkSlurm

woosterbill

Connecticut

4.53/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

33cl bottle, bottled March 2012, into a Weyerbacher tulip.

A: Hazy deep gold body under two full inches of dense, pillowy white head that recedes rockily and leaves tons of chunky lace. Stunning.

S: Whoa. Tart, fresh, intense fruity yeast. Tons of citrus, apple, pear, and plenty of dry minerality underneath to keep things in check. Stupendous.

T: Follows the nose - fruity up front, yeasty in the middle, and bone dry on the finish. Booze on the aftertaste provides a flaw, but not a terrible one. Delicious beer.

M: Hugely carbonated, to the point of being a bit prickly.

O: Amazing beer - I had this back to back with Arabier, and while I loved both this was clearly superior. Hugely complex, extremely drinkable, and thoroughly enjoyable.

Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2012 03:48:33 | More by woosterbill

smo

New Jersey

4.75/5  rDev +13.4%

11-29-2012 13:52:13 | More by smo

Googs

New York

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

11-29-2012 04:22:53 | More by Googs

Thomas_Picton

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

11-22-2012 03:37:19 | More by Thomas_Picton

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev -4.5%

11-12-2012 02:39:07 | More by t0rin0