Goudenband - Brouwerij Liefmans

QXSTER1

Pennsylvania

4.03/5  rDev -4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

This beer poured a mysterious hazy brown with a minimal head. I didn't quite know what to expect from this Old Flemish Brown, but I figured it would be distinctive. What I found was an extremely complex ale without the usual heaviness and thick mouthfeel. Vinous and full of more fruits than I can elaborate on, this brown was a revelation. As others have noted the sourness is the initial impression, but this recedes as other flavors explode on the palate. A cherry wine always comes to mind as a drink Flemish Browns and this is no exception. The sourness accentuates the intense fruitiness without overwhelming. Finishes tart and quick. Too much to handle for more than a few goblets though.

Serving type: on-tap

08-03-2003 12:45:39 | More by QXSTER1

MonicaC

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

06-17-2013 03:21:19 | More by MonicaC

jdkitchi

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -4.8%

06-16-2013 03:33:27 | More by jdkitchi

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Appearance: Dark chestnut; no head on the pour

Aroma: Sour; slightly vinous fruit; spicy

Taste: slightly sour; wine-like; tart; slightly spicy; excellent flavor overall

Remarks: Did not score A, T, S, M at that time; so please disregard those scores

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 13:30:26 | More by IchLiebeBier

jessvitag

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -4.8%

06-14-2013 03:23:16 | More by jessvitag

Isotope

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

06-12-2013 03:55:50 | More by Isotope

J_Dub

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

06-11-2013 18:36:11 | More by J_Dub

Curt1

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

06-10-2013 00:27:13 | More by Curt1

zeff80

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

06-09-2013 22:04:49 | More by zeff80

hiphopj5

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

06-09-2013 19:27:50 | More by hiphopj5

jakea

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

06-08-2013 18:13:39 | More by jakea

cw13

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

06-08-2013 13:10:57 | More by cw13

DeutschesBier

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

06-07-2013 20:19:49 | More by DeutschesBier

mkomalley

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

06-07-2013 04:20:06 | More by mkomalley

Tiernan

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

06-06-2013 01:59:26 | More by Tiernan

jkane101

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -4.8%

06-05-2013 23:10:31 | More by jkane101

harrymel

Washington

3.88/5  rDev -7.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Vintage 2011

Pours a nice dark brown with cherry hues and some surface etches. Smells of cough syrup, cherries, some oak, some alcohol, some peppercorn, some grain. Flavor is sweet, balsamic, cherry, oak, sweet syrupy, some acetic character, like old school black sweet and sour with more complexity and nuances. Medium bodied with moderate on hi carb and an off dry finish. Decent example of the style, a little on the sweet side, but nice spiced character.

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2013 05:55:31 | More by harrymel

cjs61679

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

06-04-2013 15:10:02 | More by cjs61679

Sturmthis

Ohio

4/5  rDev -4.8%

06-02-2013 21:54:35 | More by Sturmthis

Gww1864

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

06-01-2013 20:56:02 | More by Gww1864

rjholcomb

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

06-01-2013 13:59:33 | More by rjholcomb

mpayne5

Indiana

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-27-2013 22:57:11 | More by mpayne5

paulys55

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-27-2013 04:41:34 | More by paulys55

Bouleboubier

Pennsylvania

4.26/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

A: the head died fast on this - could be anything from not-so-clean lines or glass to it being too cold.... dark, murky burgundy-brown, but relatively clear... scant lacing

S: immediate blend of caramel, sherry, and cocoa.... champagne-like esters, robust-fruity but not the least bit zesty-strong

T: not-so-sweet spiced apple and dry raspberry/cherry fruitiness.... comparable level of chocolaty malt flavor.... vanilla notes ostensibly from oak barrel aging.... refreshing yet real mellow lactic tartness.... definite sherry notes

M: soft-smooth, nearly medium body, mild roundness.... barely any fizz, slinks away quietly and pretty dry

O: gets better as you get through it, but I can't help but feel I'd prefer this out of the bottle, which I'm now certainly going to have to do... wasn't as sour as other examples I've had, and that's not a bad thing as this was a little too drinakble

Serving type: on-tap

05-27-2013 04:03:52 | More by Bouleboubier

mendvicdog

Maryland

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-26-2013 14:20:24 | More by mendvicdog