Quelque Chose - Unibroue

Brysky

Florida

4.7/5  rDev +23.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Tried this wonderful delight the other night, As soon as it was poured you could tell it was going to be great. There was no head as it flowed out of the bottle. I sat and smelled it for a good five minutes bringing in the smell of cherries with a hint of cinnamon. Once in the mouth it sits well and you can defiantly taste the cherries with a subtle hint of the cinnamon. The more you drink it you can start to taste honey and vanilla. The honey slightly more then the vanilla but both are very, very subtle.

All in all this was a excellent beer, it got even better as it was more cool then cold.

Serving type: bottle

07-27-2010 21:36:00 | More by Brysky

beernads

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

06-18-2013 06:13:31 | More by beernads

CadetGCBD

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

06-07-2013 02:31:03 | More by CadetGCBD

Murphious

Illinois

4.05/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Dark reddish-brown, almost matches color of bottle. Served slightly chilled---and then warmed as held glass in two hands. Very nice spicy taste, like nutmeg/ allspice. Almost syrupy at first, thinner as it warms. Very tobacco-like nose when at room temp. Just enough cherry to know it's there without being too sweet/fruity. I would probably love it when hot. At a public tasting and servers did not (as I didn't) know it is best served warm.

Serving type: bottle

05-29-2013 01:07:32 | More by Murphious

CATVDK

Maine

4/5  rDev +5.3%

05-23-2013 00:21:42 | More by CATVDK

MtnSoup

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

05-20-2013 21:43:29 | More by MtnSoup

BeerForMuscle

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +5.3%

05-20-2013 19:04:21 | More by BeerForMuscle

deadliest

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

05-14-2013 00:36:19 | More by deadliest

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

05-11-2013 00:30:10 | More by tommyguz

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

04-16-2013 09:50:38 | More by Kelp

Jonada

New Jersey

3.13/5  rDev -17.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

750ml bottle. Best before 12/31/2025. Served in a snifter.

Appearance: Reddish brown in color. Pours completely still with zero head or visible carbonation. If I didn't know better, I'd think it was a glass of iced tea.

Smell: Maraschino cherries, mint, menthol, dark fruit. Smells a bit like a cherry cough drop.

Taste: Medicinal cherry dominates the palate. Also getting some cinnamon and a slight breadiness.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with a slick oily mouthfeel. Very slight twinge of carbonation but otherwise nearly flat.

Overall: Not a fan of this one. The lack of carbonation was a problem, but I can chalk that up to personal preference. The main issue I had was the medicinal artificial cherry notes that dominated both the smell and palate. It's not terrible, but I wouldn't get it again.

Serving type: bottle

04-05-2013 04:31:39 | More by Jonada

Lare453

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

03-22-2013 12:48:38 | More by Lare453

ngeunit1

California

4.11/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Dark brown-red with a touch of bubbles around the edges.

S - Sweet caramel and dark caramel malts, sour cherries, other dark fruits, vinegar, some Belgian yeast.

T - Sweet caramel and dark caramel malts, sour cherries, and other dark fruits, acidity, some Belgian yeast character.

M - Medium bodied with low carbonation. Smooth and a bit thick with a sweet and lightly sour finish.

D - Nice fruit beer. Could use a bit more carbonation, however the flavors are really nicely balanced.

Serving type: bottle

02-25-2013 05:13:55 | More by ngeunit1

ToastySteve

4.75/5  rDev +25%

02-23-2013 18:33:45 | More by ToastySteve

LampertLand

British Columbia (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

02-18-2013 01:20:45 | More by LampertLand

LambicKing

Virginia

3/5  rDev -21.1%

02-17-2013 23:21:34 | More by LambicKing

Azrael

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

02-12-2013 04:59:40 | More by Azrael

matjack85

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

02-02-2013 14:32:34 | More by matjack85

DmanGTR

New York

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

01-31-2013 22:11:44 | More by DmanGTR

phishbone23

New York

3.25/5  rDev -14.5%

01-23-2013 18:31:54 | More by phishbone23

uturn

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

01-17-2013 21:43:38 | More by uturn

MusicaleMike

Pennsylvania

3.58/5  rDev -5.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

First beer of 2013! Didn't read the label and was surprised when I popped the cork that there wasn't much of a *POP*. Poured the beer into a small glass and noticed there is very, very minimal carbonation, which at first I thought was a mistake. Brunt amber color with garnet hues. Again, zero bubbles sitting on top of this beer. I finally read the label and felt better that it was like this. Can't say it is very attractive for a beer, but won't knock it since that was intentional.

Smell is good! Sour cherries in the aroma, plus a small amount of vinegar, which helps add a layer of complexity. Reminded me of the Flemish Red from Monks Cafe. Deep and rich notes of cherry dominate though and it works for this beer.

Taste has notes of chocolate and cherry, and a little bit of acetic acid. Alcohol is very well hidden, and it drinks almost like a soda (of course without the carbonation).

Mouthfeel is of course on the "flat" side, but again, that is intentional so I can't say that wasn't called for. However, I think I would have given a higher rating for something with a little bubbly.

"Quelque Chose" certainly lives up to the name. I would say that it is a beer worth trying. Like the first time I ever tasted Lindeman's Framboise, this beer will make you think about what does it mean to have a beer? They call for this to be poured on the rocks, OR served warm. This is one interesting beer, with some good flavor and a beautiful aroma. My friends that I split the bottle with REALLY enjoyed it and wanted to find more of it...so that's a good sign!

Serving type: bottle

01-05-2013 21:05:01 | More by MusicaleMike

smithj4

New York

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

01-04-2013 01:59:38 | More by smithj4

mychalg9

Illinois

2/5  rDev -47.4%

12-22-2012 15:08:16 | More by mychalg9

stereosforgeeks

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

12-17-2012 16:04:33 | More by stereosforgeeks