Antwerps Bruin - Huisbrouwerij 't Pakhuis

SmokinSmyth

Belgium

4.05/5  rDev +16%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I'm not sure why this is listed as "retired", as a friend of mine who works at the restaurant/brewery gave me a bottle to try, as they sell it regularly.

I poured it into a duvel tulip glass, and it appeared flat until I got to the skinny part of the tulip, where I nice head showed up. It had a replaceable stopper top which gave a good pop when opened, so I knew there was carbonation there.

It's a rich brown color, and smells of roasted malt, strong, not burnt like some.

Taste is very good, and felt good in the mouth. I was a little worried it would feel flat after the head died away quickly, but I could still feel the carbonation upon swallowing.

A good Belgian dubbel.

Serving type: bottle

10-30-2011 14:22:47 | More by SmokinSmyth

kojevergas

California

2.9/5  rDev -16.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

5.50% ABV. Served on-draught into Pakhuis stemware at Pakhuis in Antwerp. Reviewed from notes taken July 2011. Cost was 2.50 euro per glass or 11 euro per 1.3 litre pitcher. I got the glass.

A: Pours a one finger head of nice cream, good thickness, and pathetic fifteen second retention. Very poor for the modest ABV. Colour is a dark ruby.

Sm: Fairly dark fruit esters. A pretty light aroma; it's tough for me broken nose to detect individual distinct notes. All apologies, lads.

T: Restrained dark fruit, some estery hop notes, floral gops, a touch of caramelized malt, and a full-bodied malted barley base. Very simple, even a bit bland. Yet well balanced. Pretty uninspired. Some cream on the climax is a nice touch here, but there's little of interest.

Mf: Nicely coarse and wet, but not special or unique. Not really tailored to the flavours of the body. Soft and delicate; the best aspect of this beer.

Dr: Average ABV is well hidden. The mouthfeel is wonderful but doesn't really fit the beer. Excellent pricing, though. It's worth a go, but keep expectations checked.

C

Serving type: on-tap

11-09-2012 20:56:02 | More by kojevergas

thierrynantes

France

3.53/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Draught at the brewpub T Pakhuis in Antwerp, tasted in 1999.

Appearance : brown color, with a tan foam head.
Smell : caramel and roasted malts aromas.
Taste and mouthfeel : sweet caramel, medium bodied, bitter finish.
Drinkability : a good beer in the style Belgian Dubbel.

Serving type: on-tap

07-06-2008 15:13:10 | More by thierrynantes