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Brigand
Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck N.V.
- From:
- Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck N.V.
- Belgium
- Style:
- Belgian Pale Strong Ale
Ranked #117 - ABV:
- 9%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #19,461 - Avg:
- 3.81 | pDev: 13.91%
- Reviews:
- 125
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 08, 2022
- Added:
- Mar 12, 2002
- Wants:
- 15
- Gots:
- 32
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by Ant777uk from England
2.25/5 rDev -40.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
2.25/5 rDev -40.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
A Belgian pale strong ale apparently...with the strength of a tripel. Bottle shape is like Chouffe, label is a bit boring ; )
It contains wheat, which usually I am not a fan of, but let's see. Deep dark pilsner colour, average head with some big bubbles in. Sweet malty banananey aroma, not much hops.
Very strong bananaey wheat flavour. Very sweet also. Strong alcohol content obviously, and kind of heavy to drink. If I drank 3 of these, I would likely fall asleep or go to a strip club.
I don't really like the taste, and the mouth-feel is a little bit complex, yet also kind of overtly effervescent. I'm just not a fan of the bananaeyness or the sweetness of wheat beers...or the heaviness...they are difficult to drink fast ; ) At least this has 9% alcohol, so respect.
Sep 04, 2022It contains wheat, which usually I am not a fan of, but let's see. Deep dark pilsner colour, average head with some big bubbles in. Sweet malty banananey aroma, not much hops.
Very strong bananaey wheat flavour. Very sweet also. Strong alcohol content obviously, and kind of heavy to drink. If I drank 3 of these, I would likely fall asleep or go to a strip club.
I don't really like the taste, and the mouth-feel is a little bit complex, yet also kind of overtly effervescent. I'm just not a fan of the bananaeyness or the sweetness of wheat beers...or the heaviness...they are difficult to drink fast ; ) At least this has 9% alcohol, so respect.
Reviewed by flyingpig from Scotland
3.69/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.69/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
330ml bottle from Beers of Europe (£3.29):
Very clear with a light amber body & thin, bubbly white head o. Top just about covering the whole surface initially too. Floral hops, some yeast & light fruits then an earthy bitterness further on, maybe some biscuit notes without it being too strong. It's just as floral tasting with orange peel, light spices & pepper alongside a subtle funky taste & hints of warming, boozy alcohol flavours. I got some Belgian yeast & apples right at the end too. It's medium bodied, dry & boozy with a nice balance & fine carbonation too.
Dec 15, 2020Very clear with a light amber body & thin, bubbly white head o. Top just about covering the whole surface initially too. Floral hops, some yeast & light fruits then an earthy bitterness further on, maybe some biscuit notes without it being too strong. It's just as floral tasting with orange peel, light spices & pepper alongside a subtle funky taste & hints of warming, boozy alcohol flavours. I got some Belgian yeast & apples right at the end too. It's medium bodied, dry & boozy with a nice balance & fine carbonation too.
Reviewed by OlaB from Norway
4.04/5 rDev +6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.04/5 rDev +6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a clear golden color with a big top of white creamy head that dissolves at a fast pace and leaves some sticky lacings on the glass. The aroma is of bread, apples, citrus, honey, cloves, and flowers. The flavour is sweet and fruity upfront with some light malts in the back. The flavour then gets more dry with a peppery and herbal feel. The finish is slightly bitter with a decent length on the aftertaste. The carbonation is high with a medium body and with a crisp and clean mouthfeel.
A good tasting and enjoyable beer. Not extremely exiting, but enjoyable for sure.
May 09, 2018A good tasting and enjoyable beer. Not extremely exiting, but enjoyable for sure.
Rated by Drunk-Monkey-Candyholic from Illinois
3.9/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
3.9/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
Not as good as a strong dark beer
Nov 29, 2017Reviewed by Dzu from Russian Federation
4.23/5 rDev +11%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.23/5 rDev +11%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Poured from bottle.
L: semi transparent with a no foam head.
S: tart, sweet, fruity.
T: sweets, plums, apples.
F: medium body and soft carbonation.
O: too sweet but great belgian.
May 21, 2017L: semi transparent with a no foam head.
S: tart, sweet, fruity.
T: sweets, plums, apples.
F: medium body and soft carbonation.
O: too sweet but great belgian.
Reviewed by BeerAndGasMasks from Virginia
3.93/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.93/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
From the bottle, it pours a darker golden color with a nice head, replenished by large bubbles coming up from the bottom. Nose is caressed bread and yeast. Mouth gets a bit of cider, some malt and some alcohol. Easy to drink, beware!
Mar 20, 2017Rated by Beginner2 from Illinois
4.14/5 rDev +8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.14/5 rDev +8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A nutty, yeasty morsel from my favorite Top 10 Belgian brewery.
I defer to MJ's "Guide": "lots of Saaz hoppiness and some yeast bite." He gave it 2.5
Nov 07, 2016I defer to MJ's "Guide": "lots of Saaz hoppiness and some yeast bite." He gave it 2.5
Reviewed by SirWilliamIvory from Virginia
4.71/5 rDev +23.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.71/5 rDev +23.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
WOW! OK, I've stated before, I'm NOT a beer snob, I'm not a connoisseur of beer. Big Daddy either likes it, or he don't like. Big Daddy likes this one. If it we consistently available this would easily become one of my first "Go-To" biers. I've bought one .75 liter bottle just to try it and all I can say it that I find this vary agreeable over all. I'll be going back for more. Thanks Buddies. Did I ever tell all you guys how much I love you? Did I ever tell you how much I love spell check once I've started drinking and begin writing bier reviews? Peace Out, xx, me
Oct 20, 2016
Brigand from Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck N.V.
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
226 ratings
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