Leffe Brune / Brown - Abbaye de Leffe S.A.

dsa7783

New Jersey

4.72/5  rDev +24.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Saturday, February 16, 2008 -

Had this on-tap at Cloverleaf Tavern in Caldwell, NJ... from what I hear, this is the only bar in the state that has Leffe Brune on-tap... never seen the bottled-form anywhere, except for, of course, the blonde, so I was eager to try this one... Amazing, frothy and bubbly head dominated the Leffe serving glass with an extremely dark-brown, prune-colored hue... smell was very typical for the style, with dehydrated fruits, figs, and caramel nuances... taste was sublime, thick, rich, and satisfying without being overbearing... great mocha and caramel taste led to a strong presence of brown sugars and malts... a nice mouthfeel with easy drinkability at a modest 6.5% ABV... Definitely recommended...

Serving type: on-tap

02-16-2008 20:53:07 | More by dsa7783

ujsplace

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

06-16-2013 21:48:48 | More by ujsplace

jlindros

Massachusetts

3.81/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Leffe bruin dark, tap at Stella cafe in Brussels airport.
Big creamy thick 1 finger head fades fairly slowly with an entire layer of lacing. Somewhat clear but dark mahogany brown color with a auburn hue.

Nose has an immediate Belgian bruin aroma, floral Belgian yeast esters, dark caramel malts and a bit of candy sugar, some candied raisins and dates, with a light apple mixed with nuts and dates.

Taste starts similarly, but with the candy flavors first, caramel, toffee, nutty candied apple and candy sugar, raisins and dates mostly candied, and a light toasted quality. A hint of booze wafts out with the sweetness and faint esters. It also had a light caramelized almost burnt brown sugar and faint inherent bitterness. Finish is dry but leaves a sticky residue, a mild gassy and earthy bitterness, more caramel toffee nuts and dried fruits lingering too.

Mouth is med bodied, little syrupy, decent carb.

Overall a nice beer, pretty much a bruin dark to a "T", but doesn't go beyond to do anything special either

Serving type: on-tap

06-16-2013 16:07:06 | More by jlindros

adityashekhar

India

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

06-16-2013 10:49:15 | More by adityashekhar

Digimaika2

Ontario (Canada)

3.69/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

(4.0) A: Clear mahogany red with a tall billowy white head that recedes to a thin blanket. Patchy lacing that clings.

(3.75) S: Cherries, plums, sweet banana, light molasses, some grains, and subdued caramel. Enticing but not overpowering. A good mix of aromas.

(3.75) T: Semi-tart dark fruits, grains, banana, bubblegum, and light caramel backbone. A nice spice element is present. A slight root beer taste that is quite earthy is noticeable.

(3.5) M: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Syrup like texture that’s a bit sticky but generally fairly clean.

(3.5) D: It has been quite a while since I had this, and I was quite surprised by the taste. I much prefer the Leffe brune over the blonde. Will have to start considering this at establishments with macro-heavy lineups.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 02:13:53 | More by Digimaika2

TheBeeraholic

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

06-15-2013 18:53:08 | More by TheBeeraholic

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Appearance: Chestnut; medium cream head, long lasting; effervescent

Aroma: Malty; sweet; coriander

Taste: Creamy start with nutty notes throughout; tart, slightly bitter finish; good overall

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

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 15:23:50 | More by IchLiebeBier

J_Beloved

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

06-13-2013 22:52:43 | More by J_Beloved

Chaz

Minnesota

3/5  rDev -20.8%

06-12-2013 22:41:05 | More by Chaz

EOC

Mexico

2.75/5  rDev -27.4%

06-12-2013 22:04:15 | More by EOC

chuckgfk

Alaska

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

06-11-2013 22:02:37 | More by chuckgfk

TripelMark

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +18.7%

06-11-2013 15:55:20 | More by TripelMark

movieman7

New York

4.25/5  rDev +12.1%

06-10-2013 14:03:09 | More by movieman7

backphish

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

06-10-2013 01:01:31 | More by backphish

Dave1999

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

06-09-2013 17:37:01 | More by Dave1999

egrace84

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

06-09-2013 05:54:49 | More by egrace84

chim52chim

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -20.8%

06-09-2013 02:28:04 | More by chim52chim

DLS168

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

06-08-2013 22:35:22 | More by DLS168

Embails7

New York

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

06-05-2013 03:21:32 | More by Embails7

Prost76

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

06-04-2013 23:05:06 | More by Prost76

ronaldo_epr

Texas

3/5  rDev -20.8%

06-02-2013 23:14:44 | More by ronaldo_epr

Foam

Pennsylvania

3.68/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Bought a 6-pack at a local bottle shop .
I've been a long-term fan of the Blonde version and had only had the Brun, once, at "The Sharp Edge" on draft .
Slightly more bitter and roasty tasting than the blonde version .
Kind've like a Belgian beer for Coors Miller Budweiser wimp drinkers. A stepping stone to real Belgians . Not as much soul or heft as proper Belgian brews .
A vanilla-cream/raisin-y aroma and taste with a very creamy almost nitrogenated mouth-feel .
For me personally, makes me want to go slurp the real deal like Bornem Dubbel or thereabouts .
Better than no Belgian brew at all .

Serving type: bottle

06-02-2013 01:14:27 | More by Foam

jakea

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

06-01-2013 11:47:16 | More by jakea

apanloco

Sweden

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

05-31-2013 17:41:34 | More by apanloco

Ispeakforthetrees

Colorado

3.25/5  rDev -14.2%

05-31-2013 00:37:22 | More by Ispeakforthetrees