Kuhnhenn Prometheus - Kuhnhenn Brewing Company

CortexBomb

Michigan

3.85/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours deep purple into a tulip with a nice thick head on top. The nose on this is dominated by fruit esters, primarily bananas with a strong spicy edge.

The flavour follows along the same lines: the dominant thing present is a huge spicy banana flavour, definitely a light clove presence. Some alcohol present in the flavour, but not a lot. An interesting, aggressive flavour.

The mouthfeel, nothing particularly special but not disappointing. Fairly light and bubbly, which is expected for the style. The drinkability, overall decent. It's not a difficult beer to drink, and it's not something I would mind having again. Something I will only occasionally be in the mood for though.

The bottom line: If you like huge banana flavours, then Prometheus is a great beer to try out. The particular flavour present here is not something that I will personally want to experience every month, but it's a solid brew.

Serving type: on-tap

03-29-2008 16:43:21 | More by CortexBomb

warnerry

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

03-08-2013 04:32:09 | More by warnerry

Texasfan549

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

02-17-2013 18:01:34 | More by Texasfan549

kjkinsey

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

02-17-2013 03:12:11 | More by kjkinsey

derkfromwi

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

02-05-2013 03:55:15 | More by derkfromwi

alpinebryant

Connecticut

3.58/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours a dark raisin / belgian candy sugar color with caramel undertones.

S: Aroma of sweet cidery beer with honey, spices and belgian yeast

T: Taste is indeed cidery and a bit boozy. Plenty of belgian spice flavors along with honey and caramelized sugars. Plum and dark fruit flavors along with belgian candied sugar mixing with raisin and caramel.

M: Light carbonation medium body

O: its ok, nothing great. Definitely not worth the $7 a bottle tag but glad to have tried it.

Serving type: bottle

12-28-2012 23:01:47 | More by alpinebryant

JLG193

Michigan

4/5  rDev +4.2%

12-11-2012 15:18:04 | More by JLG193

GreatBloomer

Texas

4/5  rDev +4.2%

12-10-2012 16:08:32 | More by GreatBloomer

superspak

Michigan

3.95/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 ounce bottle into signature tulip glass, 2011 winter solstice bottling. Pours lightly cloudy dark red color with a small 1 finger off white head with decent retention, that reduces to a thin film cap. Minimal spotty lacing on the glass. Aromas of raisin, prune, caramel, molasses, pepper, anise, clove, allspice, cinnamon, banana, leather, earth, and yeast spiciness. Very nice, interesting, and complex aromas with good balance. Was not sure what to expect when I opened the bottled, didn’t know this was a spiced Belgian. Taste of huge tart raisin, prune, molasses, toast, caramel, chocolate, banana, clove, pepper, earth, leather, cinnamon, herbal, and yeast spiciness. Lingering notes of dark fruit, molasses, clove, leather, earth, chocolate, and yeast spiciness on the finish for a good bit. Very nice complexity and balance of flavors, with big intensity on the palate; zero cloying flavors after the finish. Light-medium carbonation and fairly full bodied; with a fairly creamy, slick, and lightly syrupy mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is well hidden with only a small warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a damn nice Belgian Strong dark ale! Very intense with big complexity; and quite smooth to sip on. A very enjoyable sipper.

Serving type: bottle

11-01-2012 02:55:50 | More by superspak

mikediesel124

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

09-27-2012 14:31:20 | More by mikediesel124

cosmicevan

New York

4.15/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

consumed on 6/30, while I was "on Hiatus." massive thanks to bierenutz for the hookup from the 2011 solstice party. enjoyed from my kuhnhenn tulip.
2011 vintage

a - brew poured a deep plum purple with a thin creamy head that was gone relatively quick leaving just a skin of head. no lacing to speak of, but swirling the glass rebuilds some head.

s - as soon as the bottle opened, some fruity spiciness filled the air. upon closer inspection...yowza!!! deep dark fruit with a wonderful glaze of white peppery sage and clove like spicing. really fantastic smelling. really reminds me of ommegang's adoration (an all time favorite).

t - YUM! now that's what i'm talking about! wonderful BSDA. deep dark fruits and nice spicing. some booziness, but doesn't feel like 11% by any stretch of the imagination.

m - nice 11% tingle in my mouth. a bit thin for such a big beer and for the style, but dangerously drinkable. not as creamy as the original and classics for the style, but far superior to most american takes on a true belgian classic.

o - overall, i was rather impressed with this beer. another winner from kuhnhenn. this brewery really knows how to brew beer and for them to knock it out of the park over and over again on these big beers (and a BSDA no less) is quite impresssive. granted this is not a classic belgian take, it is far closer than most american attempts at the style.

bottle

Serving type: bottle

08-01-2012 01:29:21 | More by cosmicevan

DoubleSimcoe

New York

2.25/5  rDev -41.4%

06-12-2012 02:23:30 | More by DoubleSimcoe

mltobin

Connecticut

3.58/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Picked up a bottle over the border in New York state.

Appearance is brown with a short head, beige color. It has a nose of malts, belgian yeast and quite a bit of spice. Sipping on this strong dark ale and I taste dark fruits, biscuit, caramel and black currants. Mouthfeel is medium, with a boozy finish. A pretty tasty beer, but probably not as good as one may hope for the cost of it.

Serving type: bottle

05-26-2012 02:27:20 | More by mltobin

n2185

North Carolina

3.53/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours a clear brown with a finger of light tan head that recedes to a thin ring with no lacing.

S: Sweet bubblegum and candy sugar with holiday spices--cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg come to mind--dominate the nose. There are slight bready and caramel notes toward the finish.

T: Similar to the aroma, holiday spices and bubblegum hit first followed by caramelized sugar and maple-like flavors. The finish is of sweet breads with a light alcohol warmth.

M: Medium body with low carbonation, this beer is watery feeling.

O: A pretty decent beer, overall. Interesting, to say the least. It reminds me of Thanksgiving or Christmas desserts in beer form, though in a good way. Its biggest fault is a lack of body or carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2012 02:21:50 | More by n2185

woosterbill

Connecticut

3.9/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12oz bottle of the 2011 release, poured into a 25cl Duvel tulip. Thanks to Tony for sharing.

A: Clear dark orange body with only a thin ring of off-white bubbles. Ok.

S: Highly spicy, floral, and intense. Lots of cinnamon, white pepper, and allspice. A little booze, but not too bad. Very nice.

T: Some dark fruity maltiness joins the intense spiciness and light floral notes. A good dose of warming booze. Quite enjoyable.

M: A little thinner than I'd expect, with some light, lively carbonation. Ok.

O: I really enjoyed how distinctive and intense this one managed to be without being truly overwhelming in any one dimension. Well worth sampling if you're interested in the style and you like your BSDAs with a ton of spice.

Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2012 20:57:09 | More by woosterbill

adamant1912

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +17.2%

05-19-2012 00:43:46 | More by adamant1912

klipper

Michigan

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-14-2012 00:08:47 | More by klipper

FosterJM

California

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

1235th Review on BA
Bottle to Kuhnhenn Tulip
12 oz

2011 Solstice Bottle

Thanks to ErikKoppin for this one

App- A garnet and brown infused brew with a bit of a semi clarity around the edges. A small 1/2 inch semi khaki/creme head formed and was gone quickly. Left a nice trail of cling and lace.

Smell- Rich and lush dark fruits mixed with a soft yeast aroma. Had a bit of raisin and plum aromas as well. A small trace of the booze could be smelled on the nose.

Taste- I hate to say it, but this one should be classified as a dubbel. I know the ABV is over 9 but the flavors arent really screaming BSDA to me. Drinks very much like a dubbel with more of the raisin and fruits taking over vs. yeasty and deep flavors. I will say it wasnt bad at all, just doesnt drink like I thought it would.

Mouth- A semi-medium body with a medium/full carbonation with a yeasty bubbly quality behind it. Left residual booze and dark fruits.

Drink- A tasty beer, just one that blurred the edges of styles for me. Might do well with some time on it to let things mellow and blend a little bit more.

Serving type: bottle

04-26-2012 16:09:48 | More by FosterJM

MasterSki

Illinois

3.95/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Bottle from the 2011 Winter Solstice. Served in a Darkness snifter.

A - Hard pour rouses a dime of crusty white foam that dissipates to a wisps, then nothing at all. Transparent dark plum color, if you manage to keep the sediment in the bottle. Other than the dearth of foam it's quite attractive.

S - Anise, dark fruits, Belgian yeast, mild medicinal character, and a surprising amount of cinnamon. Alcohol seems pretty reasonable for the listed 11%.

T - Taste is fairly similar, with dark fruits, yeast, spices, cinnamon, and perhaps a hint of milk chocolate. Very festive - almost like a Belgian Christmas beer.

M - Carbonation is surprisingly active given the appearance. Body is medium, and a bit watery for the ABV. The texture is grainy and lightly sticky in the finish. A mild amount of warming alcohol is the only indication of the listed 11%.

D - I actually liked this a fair bit, and found it very easy to drink and I worked through the entire bottle fairly quickly. I usually despise spices in my beers, but they were well-integrated into the flavor profile. Not a beer I'd want often, but for whatever reason I really dug this tonight.

Serving type: bottle

04-26-2012 02:12:18 | More by MasterSki

JAHMUR

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

04-15-2012 19:39:13 | More by JAHMUR

SupaCelt

Michigan

3.93/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

an aggressive pour produces no head whatsoever. it seems flat and lifeless. the brew is cola coloured and looks quite rich and lovely despite being headless and very sparsely carbonated.

the nose is full of dark fruit character. black cherry with slight booziness and a splash of cola come to mind. a light sprinkle of clove and a pinhead of cinnamon swirl around with the more bold notes of sweetness.

the taste is very mild and not overpowering despite having such a pronounced dark fruit nose. the fruitiness is cut by a decent amount of bitterness that seems to come in on the heels of some clove spiciness. there is a slight ashy hint and an astringency that is reminiscent of leather and shoe polish. it has an initial smootheness that is quite unexpected, but is likely due to the near total lack of carbonation.

the mouthfeel is light to medium. the lack of carbonation is noteable and takes away from this beers overall effect.

overall, this brew is not one that demands a repeating of the experience. it has some interesting qualities. it is a somewhat memorable representation of this style because it is far different than any others that have washed across the author's palate. it can be said that this brew did not meet expectations.

Serving type: bottle

04-10-2012 01:38:26 | More by SupaCelt

webmanspidey

Michigan

3.78/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a snifter. This is a muddy brown color with minimal carbonation. Smell is very odd with a mix of dark fruits and spices. Taste is very mellow with an acidic lemon finish. The alcohol is masked very well, it is barely noticeable. This is very different from others in this style.. Worth trying.

Serving type: bottle

04-01-2012 00:26:12 | More by webmanspidey

hoppymcgee

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.2%

03-29-2012 03:27:01 | More by hoppymcgee

JamnesCameron

Illinois

4/5  rDev +4.2%

03-28-2012 00:28:58 | More by JamnesCameron

whartontallboy

New York

3/5  rDev -21.9%

03-11-2012 18:01:37 | More by whartontallboy