Blasphemy - Weyerbacher Brewing Co.

cbutova

Massachusetts

4.1/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

The new bottle stood out to me on the shelf. Reviewed from notes.

A- Slightly cloudy dark body with a light tan head. Foamy, fine bubbled cap has decent retention. Good pillow and ring leave thick spotty lace.

S- Fairly bourbon forward here with nice fresh oak, vanilla and subdued whiskey hints. Some banana and raisin but good smooth barrel influence.

T- Yeast moves into the spotlight here. Spiced raisins, banana and clove esters, general Belgian yeast spice work well with oak, vanilla and whiskey. Some cherry and apple fruit hints as well.

MF- Oily thick body with warming from alcohol. Lower end carbonation finishes slightly spicy.

A nice Quad flavor blends smoothly with whiskey barrels.

Serving type: bottle

06-20-2012 01:48:11 | More by cbutova

Chico1985

Massachusetts

4.05/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Thanks to Cam for sharing this 750ml, new size format and label for this beer.

Pours a hazy orange/amber with brownish tones. Beige head retains pretty well and leaves some lace, good for the ABV.

Nice smell. Big bourbon and oak there but not overpowering, brown sugar, dark+light fruits, spice.

Quite tasty, improves upon the scent. Lots of banana, apple, and spice blend well with vanilla, bourbon, yeast, caramelly/brown sugar notes. Bourbon is quite strong but the other flavors hold up fine.

Slick feel, a little thin with highish carbonation. A bit boozy, but it is almost 12%.

Really good flavors, it's pretty sweet and fruity for a quad but it melds very well with big bourbon flavors. May pick up one to age.

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2012 14:23:29 | More by Chico1985

thecheapies

Pennsylvania

4.3/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

Bottled on tax day, '11. Best before 4/15/16. Splitting with the girlfriend; her pour is in a Westy goblet, mine's in a St. Bernardus.

Pours a caramel plummy amber with little bits of sediment that slowly fall in the glass. Very subdued head. Too many large bubbles that spread and dissipated. A ring and some wispy surface foam is all that's left.

Luden's Cherry Drops and soft marshmallow in the nose. Some vanilla bean, red grape, whipped cream, fresh figs, eucalyptus oil, booze, and light clover honey. Smells overly ripe and effing phenomenal.

Red grapes, fruit punch, bourbon, caramel, alcohol, dried figs, cherry cough syrup, buckwheat honey, and candi sugar. Impressive quad, and a vast improvement over regular Weyerbacher Quad. There's a faint sprig of oakiness in the backdrop that provides some much needed bitterness. This beer is seductively sweet. The bourbon melds very well with the Belgian yeast and fruit notes. Too much bourbon in this kind of beer and it's just brawny and over-the-top. In Blasphemy, the bourbon is mostly concealed only offering flavor rather than adding perceived strength, as one would gather reminiscing having a glass of two or three fingers of whiskey.

Very full and syrupy with all kinds of stick. Stick on the lips, stick in the mouth, sticky going down. Rife with sugars with next-to-no carbonation to shuffle the mouthfeel. Goes down rather leaden with insane warmth on every swallow and carrying some serious firepower. Not a flagrant foul. Treating it as a dessert beer (which no doubt it is), I give it a higher score.

Blasphemy is one of the aces in Weyerbacher's deck. Looking at past reviews and thinking about past drinks, I have to concede to the fact that Weyerbacher is one of my favorite all-time breweries. They do great things, and then, they do not-so-great things surprisingly well. I'd have to be one broke mofo if I see this on a shelf and DON'T pick it up. Another notch in the belt for Weyerbacher, I'm sure, as they must know they're killing it.

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2012 03:29:54 | More by thecheapies

jtierney89

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Doing a side by side of two American made Quads. Blasphemy by Weyerbacher and Judgment Day by the Lost Abbey. I'm a huge fan of both breweries so I'm wondering which I'll prefer and I'm sure whichever one wins, they'll both be pretty good. I havent had too many American Quads that I've liked but I recall having weyerbachers Quad a few years back and being rather impressed. Both bottles are fresh so lets see how it goes.

Deep amber color with a very thin head, noticeably lighter than Lost Abbey's Quad. Not much lacing. Vanilla oak and rum soaked raisins on the nose. Dark juicy and ripe fruits. Some toffee and candy underneath it all. Subtle considering the size of the beer. No detectable booziness. Blasphemy is much fruitier smelling than Judgment Day.

Very nice and smooth. Body thinner than expected. Pretty subtle, the way quads should be. Subtle sweet fruits and candy on the tip of the tongue. Vanilla and caramel coat the sides of the mouth. Oak dominates the finish but it's not overbearing, just reminds you that the beer is barrel aged. Warm alcohol coats the throat on the swallow. Aging has really mellowed Weyerbachers quad out a lot and the barrel introduced some more complex flavors to the mix. Lots of deep flavors to dig for including hints of butterscotch, belgian candy sugars, the obvious dark fruit bowl mix and even some brighter fruits. Balance is pretty damn good and the beer overall is pleasant to drink, slowly of course. Not as good as most of the Belgians I've had but a good show for being brewed on American soil.

Overall I preferred the Weyerbacher Blasphemy to the Lost Abbey Judgment day but this doesnt mean Judgment Day was bad in the least. While neither can really compete with true Belgian Quads, both breweries did a pretty damn good job of not destroying the style, in fact I'd have to say they both made progress of being truer to style than most. While I do chose Weyerbacher Blasphemy as the victor, it has had the advantage of having a bit of aging on it at the brewery letting the beer mellow out and become a bit more complex. If I recall, while weyerbacher quad was very good, it was a little sloppier than it's barrel aged counter part. Good show by both breweries though, I enjoyed them both.

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2012 02:51:09 | More by jtierney89

ryanonline

Florida

3.13/5  rDev -20.2%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

very clear dark brown that has a lot of ruby highlights with a rather thick yet consistent off white foamy head, that dissipates in less than a minute. big ol' sheets of lacing on the side.

very heavy hit of booze off the bat, not a very subtle presence of bourbon, more scotch like than anything. I want to think there is more, but I cant get past the bourbon. Maybe shouldn't have used my chalice.

The taste has a similarly overpowering characteristic, yet it is a bit easier to detect other flavors than in the aroma. I also get some spearmint and sweet malt, not quite toffee like, with some light fruity esters.

Mouthfeel is super dry, and a bit on the thin side for a quad. almost no trace of carbonation, somewhat creamy though. Dry.

I don't particularly care for this, so I can't really comment on the drinkability.

this beer is not all that great, it disappoints in the noise, but redeems itself slightly in the flavor, though not enough.

afterthought: it kind of tastes like a whiskey and coke with crappy whiskey, so still not bad.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2012 02:33:25 | More by ryanonline

pmarlowe

California

3.33/5  rDev -15.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Tulip glass.

A: Pours light copper, good clarity, but barely manages to eke out a thin film of sand-colored head after a vigorous pour. Surface looks still, except for a thin ring of head.

S: Candied, caramel malt and light dark fruit, some Belgian spice, a little booze. Not bad.

T: Sweet, candy malt overwhelms the palate, some fruit is noticeable, also bubblegum.

M: Thick, syrupy texture and very light carbonation.

O: This is sweet enough to be a dessert beer. This might work in small quantities, but gets tiring after more than 6oz.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2012 06:09:11 | More by pmarlowe

eclipse54

Idaho

3.03/5  rDev -22.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

A corked and caged 750 mL bottle from inlimbo77; thanks man! Bottled on 04/15/2011 (and best by 04/15/2015), and opened almost one later. Split into a chalice and a goblet, reviewed from the former (girlfriend requested the Chimay goblet...).

Pours a light brown/caramel color with some amber and deep copper hues. Virtually no head develops, save for a very thin ring of off-white bubbles barely surrounding the surface of the liquid; no retention or lacing, and the ABV is the only reason this one didn’t get scored lower here (I mean, at ~12% I can’t be too picky, can I?).

The aroma is lighter than anticipated for a quad as well, with date, raisin, plum, some black cherry, cane sugar, light caramel, and toasted malt coming off first. A bit of ethanol pulls through as well, but it’s quite subtle and seems to lend a faint “buttered popcorn” aroma as well (theater-only style).

Taste is, again, lighter than expected for the style. Perhaps this blends a bit with the mouthfeel, but it just seems thin and lacking in the usual unfermented sugar and flavor goodness that more traditional quads boast. Flavor-wise, elements of caramel, toffee, roasted almond, date, plum, raisin, cane sugar, wood (oak and cedar, primarily), and prominent EtOH are the mark of this brew. Much more alcohol on the tongue than in the nose, unfortunately.

Mouthfeel, as alluded, is thin and almost worthy of the descriptor “watery.” The sugary flavors are felt as an almost gritty but certainly dry finish, the alcohol and it’s accompanying burn contributing to the latter.

Overall, this was a “meh” beer for me, seemingly average for the style; I've had worse and better. With almost a year on it, I had hoped the EtOH would have died down a bit more as there seems to be a solid flavor profile lurking in the background. I just wished it had thickened up a bit and brought the intended flavors to the forefront more. Still, another new brew to me that I'm happy to have tried!

Serving type: bottle

04-11-2012 01:34:22 | More by eclipse54

wisrarebeer

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +2%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: poured with a head that quickly dissipated, clear, copper color
S: medium nose, malty with good well-balanced barrel-aging that doesn't dominate
T: very nice, tons of EtOH, still a bit hot after a few years of aging, roasted malt, well-balanced and very mellow that comes with being well-made and balanced, slightly cloying
M: nice, creamy, well-balanced

Serving type: bottle

03-18-2012 13:09:19 | More by wisrarebeer

Steasy66

Minnesota

4.15/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

750 into a snifter
A Deep orange, dense head that diffuses fast.
S Strong bourbon, vanilla, marshmallow, really great smell.
T Bourbon, alcohol, candy sugar
M Low carbonation, fairly thick, strong alcohol burn
O Hard call this a quad, but its a pretty nice beer. Pretty hot, will save my other bottle for at least a year.

Serving type: bottle

03-15-2012 05:54:40 | More by Steasy66

Duff27

Illinois

4.43/5  rDev +13%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A- Murky dark orange color. Average size off white head, some lacing.

S- Woo, very nice smell. Hints of bourbon.

T- Caramels, apple cider. Great Belgian yeast spiciness that comes out at the end of each sip. Lower hop profile.

M- Medium mouthfeel, lower end of carbonation.

D/O- Very intoxicating, high drinkability considering the ABV. Every here enjoyed it. Right up there with Boulevard's offering as the best bourbon barrel quad that I've had. Thanks a bunch MaxSpang!

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2012 03:32:57 | More by Duff27

Mdog

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Murky brown-orange, ok head.

Smell: Booze soaked fruits, vanilla.

Taste: Plenty of vanilla, boozy, raisins. Very sweet and fruity as it warms up.

Drinkability: Strong, and you can tell. A definite sipper. Pretty good price ($9) for a 750mL barrel aged quad.

This was an interesting beer, I could definitely tell the barrel aging added some vanilla flavor and probably some booze. I think this might have been a little better with some age on it to better meld the alcohol. Maybe I'll pick up another bottle to do that.

Serving type: bottle

01-29-2012 21:22:28 | More by Mdog

coldmeat23

Oklahoma

4.45/5  rDev +13.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

GLASS: Snifter
TEMP: Cellared @ approx 45 degrees
Big thanks to mikecharley for this one!

This pours up a color that at first appears to be amber. Backlighting though, reveals that it is actually more garnet in color. Very nice looking. The bone-white head is somewhat thin and wispy, but at 11.8%, that's not unexpected. It leaves a surface ring of tiny-to-medium-sized bubbles. The lacing is in thin strands and small spots, but is nicely clingy.

Loads of dark fruit notes emanate from this glass. Raisins, figs and a lot of grape notes. Dark cherries and a touch of raspberries(!). A good dose of vanilla and a touch of oak. A mild hint of booziness. Very good presence of Belgian yeasty spice notes.

The flavor follows the nose very well. The dark fruits are all over this, though not in an overpowering sense. They blend well with malty sweetness, along with notes of caramel and toffee. The spicy belgian yeast notes are all around, also. There is toasted coconut to complement the vanilla. The booziness is warming, but not too bold in the flaoor area.

This is full-bodied and almost 'slick'. It has a light level of carbonation. It's nicely smooth, but I wish that it had more creaminess to it.

Very good and one of the better barrel-aged quads that I've had.
Weyerbacher continues to impress me. What an awesome brewery!

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2012 04:47:27 | More by coldmeat23

bluejacket74

Ohio

4.08/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

750 ml caged and corked bottle, 2011 vintage. Served in a Dogfish Head Signature glass, the beer pours a murky brownish/red color with about a half inch off-white head that went away quickly. Not much lacing at all. Aroma is very nice, it smells like dark fruit, bourbon, vanilla, caramel, sweet apples and some brandy. The taste is pretty much like the aroma, the brew tastes like dark fruit (raisins, plums, figs), caramel, bourbon, vanilla, oak, booze and candy sugar. Mouthfeel/body is full, it's coating and thick with low carbonation. I think this is a good beer overall. And for just $7.99 a bottle, I'd definitely buy this again, it's certainly a bargain for the price.

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2011 23:14:25 | More by bluejacket74

9InchNails

New Jersey

4.47/5  rDev +14%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I sat on this bottle for a while, probably four to five months, to let the alcohol heat settle down.

Off white head that fades into a creamy film. A nice ring around the glass. Gold on the edges, orangy red haze in the center with noticeable yeast sediment and a lot of bubbles.

I get a cherry vanilla oak barrel aroma right away with bourbon. A sweet dark fruit smell like grapes as well. Smells so inviting, it's rough to review this.

Cherries, vanilla, grapes, caramel, banana, warm alcohol, cloves, definitely some oak from the barrels all come together to make a unique taste.

Medium body, light but some prickly Carbonation, alcohol warmth but makes it work well and it leaves the lips sticky.

I am very impressed with this quad, I believe it's my first of this style. Very unique, strong and definitely a sipper. I am glad I stored this in my closet for about five months to soften the alcohol blow -- I learned my lesson from Weyerbacher's TINY -- not to drink it right away.

Serving type: bottle

11-14-2011 07:28:15 | More by 9InchNails

dragonWhale

New York

3.58/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

2007 on tap at the Gate..dear sweet baby Jesus..

A bit lighter than I expected for a quad, amber with a miniscule head, the lightest trace of lacing on the glass. But before the beer can even be examined properly, the bourbon and booze pop out and punch me right in the f'in face. This thing is out of control, no settling down in the 4 years on it, a definite rolling stone. Shiit, well, bourbon and some fusels in the aroma, a little bit of pitted fruit aroma, mostly dates and plums, a bit of fig, very nice background, but the dominant aroma is too too much. In a very daunting Rihanna kind of sexy way. Like I don't know if I can even touch this thing.
And yet, I do..big punch of booze to start out with waves of dates, figs, and plums. Still bringing some heat after all these years, but it does manage to get down. The heat refuses to die the entire glass, a constant reminder of the likely damage being done inside my body. Hot mouthfeel that tingles and burns in a way that I feel a bit uncomfortable about. Like watching porn with your uncle. No, your uncle.

Serving type: on-tap

11-13-2011 15:22:41 | More by dragonWhale

axeman9182

New Jersey

3.18/5  rDev -18.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

750 mL bottle, appears to have been bottled 04/06/11. Allowed to warm some before being poured into my Brooklyn Brewery tulip.

Weyerbacher Blasphemy pours hazy, and is somewhere between brown and maroon. There are very nice light red highlights shining through. The bone colored head is barely there, fades quickly, and doesn't leave a stitch of lacing. A disappointment all around, although I do have to cut the beer just a little slack on this count due to the prodigious alcohol level. The barrel aging is readily apparent in he aroma. Notes of caramel and vanilla immediately jump out, before fading in with some dark berry and fruit smells. The nose is balanced in equal measure by a spicy phenolic character and a warming bourbon and boozy note, which could stand to be a little more subdued. The flavor works off that blueprint, but dials up the alcoholic heat and bourbon even a bit more The plum and raisin flavors up front don't seem as dark and intense as they normally are. The peppery phenols are there, but largely drowned out by the hot alcohol aspect of the beer. The body is somewhat full (though also somewhat dried out for a 12% beer) and nicely creamy. It's aided by an expansive, yet subdued carbonation. I had high expectations for Blasphemy, as I think Belgian style beers do better in bourbon barrels than a lot of brewers realize, and I think Weyerbacher does some great barrel aging (Heresy, and especially Insanity). This one though, was definitely a bit underwhelming. I chalk it up more to the base beer than the barrel aging.

Serving type: bottle

11-08-2011 06:57:28 | More by axeman9182

phiberoptik

Ohio

3.63/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

750ml bottle, poured into a white wine glass, this pours shades of gold, copper, and amber. Lighter than I expected for a Quad, with a small head that quickly results in a rim around the top.

Alcohol up front, raisins, wine grapes, some oak and vanilla notes as well as a hint of peppery spice. Oddly enough this nose reminds me of a attributes of a French Pinot Noir.

Hot, no hiding the alcohol here. Bourbon, vanilla, oak, sweet raisins, spice, and very little bitterness. Warm/hot finish.

Medium bodied, prickly carbonation, hot all around.

Overall this could have sat for a while. The 11.8% ABV acts like a watered down liquor on the throat. There are some great aromas but the taste is just very under ripe.

Serving type: bottle

11-06-2011 00:27:01 | More by phiberoptik

MaxSpang

Ohio

4.3/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Served in a Chimay goblet.

APPEARANCE

This beer is a murky reddish brown color. It's extremely hazy, and had almost no head or carbonation coming up on the side of the glass. Not the prettiest beer, but it looks characteristic of the style save the lack of head.

SMELL

This beer has a huge dark fruit smell. I could smell it as soon as I popped the cork off! Tons of overly ripe apricot, cherries, and even some banana. The alcohol is only the alightest bit present, which adds to the huge complexity of the aroma. Did I mention fruit? This also has some nice raisin-bread character. There is a TON in the nose.

TASTE

Whoa! This is like a karate kick to the tongue. It has just as much dark fruits as the nose, and then some. There is a big amount of flavor that I can only describe as a banana that is black from over ripeneing - YUM. Tons of raisin and plums, and tons of sweet breadiness almost like cake. The alcohol comes through in a big way, and it's almost hot but it works nicely in this beer. Did I mention fruitiness? The Belgian yeast comes through right at the end, bringing some slight spice, earthiness, and black pepper. This beer tastes delightfully sinful.

MOUTHFEEL

Not as dry as other quads I've had, nor is it as carbonated. In fact, there's hardly any carbonation in this at all. It is big and chewy but not syrupy. Did I mention fruits? Woops wrong section - the alcohol is nice and warming. This is a big ol' stankin beer and the lack of carbonation accentuates it.

OVERALL

Ah, I love a nice fruity quad. This remids me a lot of Insanity from Weyerbacher, except a lot more... Belgian. Did I mention fruit? This sinful ale is sold all over the place around here, so it's a prime candidate to buy a bunch of and age. This rocked my socks off, but I say who needs socks? I won't tell the folks at church about this one, because that would be... Well, blashphemy.

Cheers.

Serving type: bottle

10-29-2011 00:12:16 | More by MaxSpang

bsp77

Minnesota

4.1/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Review #666

Serving glass: Poured from bottle into Snifter.

Appearance: Dark orangish-brown that glows red in the light. Some off-white head and lacing.

Smell: Very malty and sweet, with plums, raisins, figs and banana. The barrel-aging comes through with vanilla and bourbon. Slightly musty as well.

Taste: Overripe fruit (almost decaying) of plum, figs and raisins. The barrels provide the other half of the flavor profile with vanilla, bourbon and coconut. While fairly sweet, there is an oaky finish that prevents it from getting as cloying as their standard Quad.

Feel: Fairly low carbonation, chewy full body. Fairly smooth and warming. Wish it was slightly more effervescent.

Overall: While still a little on the sweet end, it is amazing how much better the barrel-aging made this beer.

Serving type: bottle

10-26-2011 00:11:15 | More by bsp77

fatmcb1

Texas

4.15/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Bottle into a wine glass

Pours a hazy light brown that leaves a thick ring of head.

The smell is very sweet, lots of candied malt. Also, there is plenty of dark fruit - figs, raisins, and cherries. Reminiscent of some brandy qualities.

Taste encompasses all of the previously mentioned qualities, but adds some layers. The bourbon and oak really come out more in the taste. Also, there is definitely some vanilla. A very complex taste!

Full body and low carbonation, which works well for this beer.

Overall, it is enjoyable, and definitely a sipping beer. Big full nose and taste. I particularly liked how they integrated the bourbon barrel without it overpowering the other flavors.

Serving type: bottle

10-24-2011 00:33:12 | More by fatmcb1

rapidsequence

Virginia

3.03/5  rDev -22.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

22 oz bottle. $7.99. I think I got it at Whole Foods in Raleigh. I've had it for at least a year, but there's no date, so I don't know how old it really is.

Appearance: Cloudy, rusty color. Little head, almost no lacing-- maybe two little spots. A lot of the cloudiness is chill haze, and it mostly clears up on warming. Meh.

Smell: Smells very sweet and very fruity. Raisins and some lighter stuff like apricots. Yeast is bready and a little spicy. Ethanol is pretty noticable. Nice vanilla notes.

Taste: Tastes good up front-- sweet fruit and raisins, overripe bananas, little clove, and some nice oaky notes. As it gets to the back of the tongue though, its all ethanol and solventy heat. The aftertaste is pretty good though.

Mouthfeel: Soft and sticky, then sharp and thin as you swallow what tastes and feels like bad moonshine.

Overall: All in all, I don't really care for it. I do quite like some aspects of it though-- the raisiny and yeasty smells/flavors are good, and the barrel aging seems to have done the beer well. However, like the regular QUAD, this thing is a hot, boozy, mess.

Serving type: bottle

10-12-2011 00:38:46 | More by rapidsequence

kirok1999

Ohio

3.88/5  rDev -1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours a cloudy light copper with a huge head and sticky lace. Smells of candy, apples and mild spices. Taste is massively fruity, lots of fresh apples, raisins, mild mulled spices, just a bit of alcohol, candy sugar and a hint of dark caramel. Feels dense yet a bit fizzy. Overall a nice quad and it pairs well with cheese.

Serving type: bottle

10-10-2011 00:12:20 | More by kirok1999

Beer4Baltimore

Maryland

3.93/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A - cloudy dark caramel color with no head to speak of.
S - mildly sweet lightly fruity fragrance that is very pleasant. Some alcohol in the nose.
T - we're moving from mildly sweet smells to a quite sweet taste but some of that sweet is from the high alcohol which becomes very apparent now. I get wood; in the taste that is, as well as a little spice. Fruity = figgy
M - viscous but flowing. The alcohol leaves a tingly aftertaste. Carbonation is low.
D - it's good but it's not your everyday beer.
Overall a nice brew if your in the mood for sweet and mellow.

Serving type: bottle

10-08-2011 00:44:14 | More by Beer4Baltimore

riedia

Pennsylvania

4.43/5  rDev +13%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A friend and I shared a 750ml Cork and Cage

Appearance - When first pouring Blasphemy it comes out with a deep caramel color. The head dissipates quickly leaving a foggy unfiltered beer. The overall appearance was very typical of a Belgian Quad.

Smell - The smell is very faint, but sweet. There is a hint of fig or date (think fig newton). I would also add that you cannot smell the bourbon barrel aging. However, it comes with a fruity almost flowery aroma.

Taste - When taking a deep sip, the bourbon is very apparent... You get a very STRONG finish... There is also hints of vanilla and almond extract. If you are looking for a regular quad this is not the beer for you. It takes what you think a quad should be.. ramps it up 10 fold.

Mouthfeel - When letting the beer sit on the tongue the beer has a soft warming feel. The beer is almost a little under carbonated ... leaves me wanting a little more

Overall - This beer is intimidating to say the least, when you look at the bottle they have the raven and a cross for a reason. When you read 11.8abv it will scare you, and we were scared .... yes I cried a little. However, the feel, the taste, and the overall appearance lead this to be a very good example of a Quad... although this is released seldom get your hands on this and give it a try.

Serving type: bottle

10-06-2011 00:34:59 | More by riedia

xnicknj

Pennsylvania

3.93/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

750mL bottle poured into snifter

Pours a clouded auburn color with some ruby hues. A thin beige head fades quickly leaving some bubbled lacing and thin film.

Plenty of fruit scents with pear, apple, and dates. Some oak and bourbon with spice. Light warmth and vanilla, sweetness as well.

Rich and warm up front with candied fruit notes. Burnt sugar with dates and some apple/pear tones. Sticky and somewhat sweet with oak and vanilla bourbon tones and a dash of spice. Finishes sweet and warm.

Fuller medium body, decent carbonation, sticky and full on the tongue. This bottle definitely benefited from about 6 months of age, as the harsh boozy tones mellowed out and allowed the fruit and oak flavors to shine through. I'm glad I have another bottle or two.

Serving type: bottle

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