Dertig (30) - Picobrouwerij Alvinne / Den Bierzolder

jgasparine

Maryland

4.28/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Brewed for the 30th anniversary of Hotel Erasmus in Brugge, Belgium. The name "Dertig" translates to the "30" in Flemish. Available only on tap at the Erasmus. Sampled on 3/20/2010.

A- Poured from the tap with a massive creamy white head, with a texture similar to a head from a nitro tap. Incredible sticky lacing throughout. The body was a well-carbonated opaque and turbid golden yellow. The head was well-retained throughout the drink.

S- Smells like lemon meringue pie- no other way for me to describe it... complete with crust, sweet lemon filling, and a toasted meringue... not cloyingly sweet... just wonderfully interesting!

T- A fantastic replicate of the nose with a lingering flavor of homemade lemon meringue pie through the finish. A little quinine-like hop bitterness kicks in the finish, just to remind you that it's a beer.

M- A big, thick and creamy body with a veritable velvet blanket of carbonation. Almost like the texture of that same fresh meringue perceived in the nose and palate. Incredible.

D- Goes down wonderfully smooth- with the alcohol very well hidden. Quaffable. Very quaffable. Only wish I could take some home in a bottle!!

Serving type: on-tap

03-30-2010 02:11:16 | More by jgasparine

nickd717

California

3.95/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Review from 7/19/2009 when in Belgium.

Bottle at Erasmus (thanks Tom!).

Cloudy golden-orange color with a nice white head.

Aroma of Belgian yeast, mild spices, and perfume.

Flavor of pale malt, spices, and light fruits.

Slightly dry with a medium body. Very tasty.

Serving type: bottle

08-25-2011 21:59:51 | More by nickd717