Jubel 2010 (Once A Decade Ale) - Deschutes Brewery

evanforbeer

California

4.21/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Loved this beer. On tap at Pizza Port in Ocean beach, CA.

Rich and with bold character, hops sprinkled throughout, then warm bourbon and dark fruits hit- like you should be sipping by a fire. Chocolate and vanilla wafers (almost like a kit-kat), oak, a touch of hop bite/citrus, a touch of toffee/caramel, finishing with more bourbon/oaky warmth. A bigger, perhaps more regal pour of the Jubelale. A delicious, richly flavored and balanced beer, I would drink again and again.

Cheers

Serving type: on-tap

01-17-2013 02:38:12 | More by evanforbeer

marikoangel

California

3.95/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured as a 8oz pour at Toronado.

A: This one pours a dark, almost black brown. So dark that while I can see a small trail of tiny bubbles running up the glass, I can't see through it. It pours with not even a quarter of tan head.

S: I'm not getting as much as I though I would from the nose. I get a dark sweetness, brown sugar, prunes, a nice malty wet wood, molasses, and maybe something else; like raisins.

T: Wow! A very big flavor that bursts through right away. Sweet and malty, with a small kick of hops. There are some great woody notes that make themselves more apparent in the finish. Vanilla and a light amount of dark fruits like figs and raisins mixed with brown sugar. I'm also getting some grapes that I thought that I caught a whiff of in the nose, but are there in the flavors. The malts are caramel, and there's a hint of banana in there as well.

M&O: It has a medium heavy body that's juicy, but also almost a little astringent in the middle. It has a lower carbonation with almost a fizzy quality to it. overall, it's a nice beer. a good one to sip on and enjoy the overall complexity of. I'm sure it will age well.

Serving type: on-tap

08-17-2011 23:38:12 | More by marikoangel

ehammond1

California

4.1/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On Tap

Churchill's Pub & Grille
San Marcos, CA

A deep mahogany that barely lets any light through. A thin tan cap and little lace down the glass.

A very fruity aroma that mostly consists of dark fruits like cherries and figs along with some citrus elements. There's some other sweetness and syrupy aromas as well.

A very sweet taste that follows the nose very closely. Along with the dark fruits and syrupy flavors, there's some bready characteristics along with a very warming sensation from the alcohol and an alcohol flavor like a port or a brandy. Very nice and changing as it warms.

A creamy, syrupy, thick, dessert-like mouthfeel. It's a sipper, but the alcohol is not overpowering.

I think this beer is better than its individual parts would let on. It's a dessert sipper, and a nearly perfect one at that.

Serving type: on-tap

04-23-2011 21:56:45 | More by ehammond1

AWolfAtTheDoor

California

4.35/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This was my pre-night cap at PP San Clemente.

Dark pour into an 8 oz pint glass. Very little to zero lacing to speak of.

Wasn't getting a lot on the nose. A hint of vanilla, bourbon, on the nose.

Tons of vanilla and bourbon on the tongue. A wee bit of roasted malts too. Alcohol is present, but quite well balanced. Absolutely impeccable.

Great mouthfeel. Low carboation which suited the beer perfectly.

Very drinkable. You KNOW this beer is strong, but it's so well balanced that you don't even care!!!

Serving type: on-tap

03-05-2011 07:40:15 | More by AWolfAtTheDoor

Chizoad

California

4.13/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Top notch, from the pour to the end. Amazing cream-tan head that never goes away. Deep brown-red body with high clarity. Great lacing.

Smells of raisins, caramel, malts, stone fruit. Very sweet aroma. I know this is the American Strong Ale style, but it's really very much like a quad on the nose. And a fine quad at that.

The flavor is not quite up to the nose, but is close. The fruit is a little less complex than the nose, but the flavor is well balanced by bitterness that one probably wouldn't find in a typical quad. The alcohol is noticeable but not overwhelming in its burn.

Creamy mouthfeel that is well done, and quite drinkable given the power of this brew.

Serving type: on-tap

03-04-2011 23:12:23 | More by Chizoad

notchucknorris

California

4.3/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Had on tap at Blind Lady

A: Very dark brown in color with almost no head or hint of carbonation.

S: Dark fruit and toasted malts. As it warms, some hints of soy sauce to the smell.

T: Full of dark fruit- plum, raisin, black cherry. Finish is sweet and tart. Mouthfeel is very thick but I loved it. Very glad I got to try this one.

Serving type: on-tap

02-18-2011 18:33:31 | More by notchucknorris

beagle75

Iowa

4.13/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Draft pour into a half-pint goblet at Whole Foods in Tustin.

A: Opaque black color, showing garnet highlights around the edges, with one finger of diminishing parchment foam head. Moderate lacing remains on the glass.

S: Earthy, with mild roasted malt, toffee, and a trace of dark fruit that seems both sweet and vinous. No alcohol is detected in the smell.

T: Begins off-dry, with umami, dark bread, and mild bitterness that leans toward the astringent. Sweetness peaks early in the middle, complementing dark, slightly vinous fruit that arrives as if on cue. Most remarkable is the finish, where elements from the entire flavor profile are combined with comforting earth, making for a spirituous but well-integrated conclusion. The presence of barrel character is subdued at best, encouraging overall synergy of the detectable qualities more than actually imparting woodiness to the flavor.

M: Medium viscosity, slightly syrupy and very smooth on the palate, with low carbonation.

D: Although more Belgian than American in style, as inspired by the prominence of the fruity qualities, this once-a-decade ale is nevertheless a tasty treat. It stands out among the other styles in the main Deschutes line-up: all robust American brews borrowing inspiration from English fore-bearers. For that discontinuity alone it is an odd choice, at first glance, for a beer to celebrate another decade of successful brewing in Bend. Jubel 2010 draws special attention to itself for that reason--it is the rarest of the series and it is also the black sheep--making it perhaps the perfect symbol for accomplishment. The final product is a pleasure to be enjoyed.

Serving type: on-tap

01-30-2011 01:32:17 | More by beagle75

nerow

California

4.2/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

On Draft at the 540 Club, aged for 8 months, poured into a Duvel snifter. I had two to make sure I wasn't hallucinating that the dive bar downstairs was pouring a Keg this rare. Afterwords I had it on two other separate occasions to confirm my findings.

A-Dark brown, very little head.

S-Outstanding. Dark fruit and Chocolate predominate, with some stone fruit in the background. The aging in Pinot barrels comes through as a slight hint of leather, cherry and tobacco.

T- Also outstanding. Very similar to the smell, but with a faint aftertaste of butterscotch toffee and sweet raisin. Chocolate and Dark fruit also take the lead, but due to the complexity of the beer, I am unable to discern many tastes beyond the general characteristics. Malty OMG Malty. I would go so far as to call this beer hedonistic.

M-Creamy, with a hint of carbonation to prickle the tounge and invigorate the taste-buds.

D- Despite the fact that I had two 20 oz servings (the bartender was being very nice, and quite amused), I wouldn't describe this as drinkable. I walked out of the bar feeling like I had been smacked over the head by a gold brick covered in velvet (props to Douglas Adams for that one). It's drinkable and savorable but not sessionable

A most worthy beer, worth trying if it pops up. The 540 club in San Franciscowill be tapping another keg in March, I'm looking forward to trying it.

Serving type: on-tap

01-02-2011 17:58:47 | More by nerow

4000qtrap

Missouri

4.43/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Source/Serving: Draft (no aging)

Smell: Chocolatety ripe plums and exotic ripe fruit flavors. Lots of molasses and its rich and very reminiscent of older viscosity.... Amazingly rich. Sweet and wonderful.

Taste: Exceedingly malty with chocolate covered cherries and plums. Deep, intense, and rich molasses flavor. Sweet , but not at all cloying...balanced by a nice alcohol warmth. Flavors move to brown sugar in the middle with a hint of spiciness and coffee. Finish has some alcohol notes, dark chocolate, semi-bitter coffee and is smooth but doesn't linger long.

Serving type: on-tap

08-13-2010 03:21:26 | More by 4000qtrap

squaremile

Oregon

4.18/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a deep dark brown with a nice tan head. Nose is muted for my preference but still has maple, orange, oak, dark fruits, and cocoa. Taste is very complex and at this stage of aging is nicely synthesized, making it difficult to pull out individual flavors. The dominant experience for me is brown sugar, maple syrup, oak, and a slight bitterness that resembles grapefruit rind and pine. Tiny alcohol bite in there as well, but pretty well hidden for 10%. Mouthfeel is medium heavy and really wonderful.

Serving type: on-tap

07-06-2010 04:15:25 | More by squaremile

Durge

Connecticut

4.4/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Was thrilled to find this on tap at The Firehouse in Sunnyvale, CA. It's a dark mahogany color with a decent off-white cover and meager lace. The aroma brings thick licorice malt and brandy, full and luscious. The flavor follows with thick scotch malt in a medium plus bodied brew with meager carbonation, a slick, smooth feel with raisin and toffee highlights. Very drinkable for such a flavorful style. Highly enjoyable and recommended.

Serving type: on-tap

05-31-2010 13:29:58 | More by Durge

ZX6Chris

California

4.55/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

A-Beauiful deep ruby color. Not alot of carbonation. A few bubbles around the rim. Leaves great legs on the glass.

S-Lots af malty sweetness. Not overbearing but too sweet for me. Still fresh though and I realize this. Has lots of dark fruit smells. I can't wait to try this in another year.

T-Carmel and molasses, dark fruits, maybe a little woody. Pretty complex and just plain good. Nothing boring about it.

M-Medium to full body. Low carbonation. A dry finish with a little alcolol presence.

D-At 10% it's very easy drinking. I like all the flavors that come through I just hope some of the sweetness goes away. Another impressive Deschutes Brew.

Serving type: on-tap

05-28-2010 03:34:57 | More by ZX6Chris

Elendinn

Oregon

4.93/5  rDev +17.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

On-tap at the Deschutes Pub in Portland. Served in a Deschutes snifter.

Appearance -- nearly black with a light brown head reminiscent of brown sugar that dissipates quickly, but not completely. When held up to the light, the edges are illuminated with a dark, ominous crimson.

Smell -- in a word: sweet. Malty, with hints of burnt sugar, molasses, caramel. Reminds me of a freshly-torched creme brulee.

Taste -- molasses, caramel, and port-like raisin/plum flavors that would otherwise seem too sweet if not for the malty, warm alcohol that balances the beer quite nicely.

Mouthfeel -- full-bodied, mildly carbonated, and very smooth.

Drinkability -- very drinkable, though potentially too robust for some. An excellent sipping beer. One of my favorites.

Serving type: on-tap

05-23-2010 19:12:17 | More by Elendinn

MYSTIKPIZZA

California

4.38/5  rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I can not think of a more enjoyable beer drinking experience in the past few months than Jebel 2010.

Had it on tap at the Verdugo in Glassell Park here in Los Angeles about a month ago and went and bought two bottles at Whole Foods soon after. For a 10% beer I found it an exceptionally drinkable and well-rounded beer. Taste was dark fruits with the aging of the beer in Pinot noir barrels evident.

Serving type: on-tap

04-19-2010 22:34:21 | More by MYSTIKPIZZA

Destral

Nevada

4.7/5  rDev +11.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I've had several bombers of this, and fresh off the tap. Great both ways.

Appearance:
I love the color of this. A nice deep dark ruby color, with a decent reddish/pink head. Plenty of lacy. Looks wonderful!

Smell:
The pinot barrel really comes through. Malty and fruity. There is a slight alcohol smell on the end, but not too hot.

Taste:
I honestly can't make out even a fraction of whats going on in here. Very complex, but delicious. Dark fruits, oak, creamy, a touch of bitterness. I'm loving every bit of it.

Mouthfeel:
I think this is perfectly carbonated. Not as heavy as you'd think. No alcohol burn either.

Drinkability:
Such big flavors and balanced mouth feel really help hide the alcohol. This might be the most sessionable 10% beer I've ever had. Bombers of this have gone down very easy, and I went through about 4 goblets of it without blinking on another occassion.

I was never a fan of Jubelale, but this is a completely different beast! I need to pick up a few more bottles of this to cellar!

Serving type: on-tap

04-17-2010 04:21:14 | More by Destral

flexabull

California

4.47/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a dark brown color with a nice off white head.

Aromas are nice. Dark fruits, oak, and a little bit of booze.

Taste is very good, and very similar to the nose. Dark fruit flavors, some caramel, light oak and booze flavors, plus a nice pine like hop finish. This beer come off a little on the sweet side, but the booze, oak, and hop flavors on the finish cut in very well.

Mouthfeel is very good. Full, thick, and with spot on carbonation.

Drinkability is excellent. This is an excellent strong ale. Not overly strong or heavy at the moment, drinking great right now, another year or two might make this exceptional, but it's really good right now.

Serving type: on-tap

04-09-2010 03:35:29 | More by flexabull

voteforgoat

California

2.78/5  rDev -34%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 2

I was disappointed in this one. Granted I ordered it after driving for a while, and I knew it would not be the best choice. But I just wanted to taste it!

The mouth-feel was nice and a bit thick. Like watered-down molasses or syrup.

The taste is what got me. I thought it was similar to North Coast Old Stock, but with a treacly, overly sweet aftertaste. I found it cloying. The bar also had the Old Stock 2009 of that on tap, which would have been the better choice.

In its defense, I will say that I picked the wrong beer for the time. I should have tried one of the 3 or 4 saisons they had on tap. But still, even on a different day, I don't think I would be more generous with this one. That aftertaste was sticky..in a bad way. Imagine the aftertaste you would get from a large spoon of a bad, cheap strawberry jam.

Serving type: on-tap

03-28-2010 09:52:42 | More by voteforgoat

callmescraps

Massachusetts

4.1/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Got a tweet about this guy from the Goat. Had to give it a St. Patty's day shot.

Appearance- A very rich, deep chestnut. Almost black. Very minimal head. Decent lacing.

Smell- Some chocolate and dark fruit. Plums, possibly dried cherries. A little toasty. Some vanilla.

Taste- Follows the nose. A hint of red wine. Fairly fruity. It's a little hot. Some vanilla, and marischino cherries. There is some citrus, unexpectedly. A hint of grapefruit. A touch muted. Plenty of oak.

Mouthfeel- A little thick and syrupy. It's got a nice body, but as it warms it's heavy.

Drinkability- Very easy. It's a tad hot, but very nice.

Really enjoyed this beer. It's good. Not sure if it's a once-every-10-years good. But glad to have it. More glad to have picked up a couple bottles.

Serving type: on-tap

03-18-2010 06:03:41 | More by callmescraps

SShelly

California

4.4/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours dark brownish red, deep red tint, thin white head.

Light dark malt aroma with light red wine aroma.

Dark fruit, nice red wine and oak, thick dark malt, leaves a crisp dark malt bite on your tongue. Med thick mouthfeel, nice carb gives a bite to the tongue.

Can't wait to see how my bottles of this age.

Serving type: on-tap

03-17-2010 23:01:53 | More by SShelly

drummstikk

California

4.88/5  rDev +15.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Jubel 2010 balances flavor complexity with satisfying drinkability. The aroma is of fruit and Belgian yeast spiciness. A first sip contained dark fruit, raisins, and red wine, countered by a medium yeast funky spiciness. Medium malt sweetness and flavor provided a stiff backbone while the medium-light body and subtle hops cleared everything out and got me ready for another sip. Jubel 2010 makes Belgian yeast and complex wine barrel flavors accessible to many drinkers. I would gladly drink several of this pleasurable exotic brew, discovering more complexities each time in the wild blend of fruit and funk.

Serving type: on-tap

03-17-2010 21:52:25 | More by drummstikk

jwillcourt

Texas

4.38/5  rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Served on tap into a pint glass. It was served a little too cold. I tried to wait as long as I could.

A - Clear, reddish-brown, garnet color. There is a small, beige head that dissipates quickly, leaving a ring of foam around the glass. It leaves good lacing, and can be restored easily with a swirl of the glass. There is no visible carbonation.

S - On the maltier side. There is chocolate, prunes, and dates. I also smell cookie dough. As it warms up, I smell more of the wine and oak.

T - Overall sweet flavor. Sweet malt, plums, and cherries. The pinot noir emerges as it warms. There are slight earthy hops to keep it from being cloying.

M - Full-bodied with soft carbonation. It is creamy and sticky on the lips.

D - This hides the alcohol very well, although it is very warming. It is very sweet, smooth, and tasty.

Serving type: on-tap

03-17-2010 04:47:48 | More by jwillcourt

flagmantho

Washington

4.33/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Had this on tap at the Hooverville in Seattle.

Appearance: deep brown with 1 cm compact foam head; nice persistence on the foam.

Smell: rich malt aroma with apparent but muddled hop presence. I like it.

Taste: complex malt flavor: chocolate, caramel, plum, raisin. Kind of reminds me of a porter-cum-barleywine. Hops are somewhat difficult to distinguish in the mix, but what is there is floral and citrusey. It is also quite bitter indeed.

Mouthfeel: smooth, syrupy, rich, creamy ... I think that says it all. Very nice.

Drinkability: dangerously drinkable. Great flavor makes this a real winner.

Serving type: on-tap

03-16-2010 15:30:28 | More by flagmantho

Phoenix2443

Texas

4.35/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Had this on tap at the draughthouse in Austin in a half pint glass. Pours a depp dark moghany to black. Light brown head very thin, nice lacing suprisingly. Smell is somewhat alcohol with nice fruit tones to it. Taste is pretty nice but a little hot, I could imagine aging this might work out well. I get a little bit of oak, fruitiness, along with what I imagine is the presence from the noir barrels. Mouthfeel is an oily consistency that brings about a smooth drinkability to the beer. Glad I got to try this and I highly recommend.

Serving type: on-tap

03-04-2010 00:28:22 | More by Phoenix2443

beertunes

Washington

4/5  rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Since this is a strong version of Jubel Ale, shouldn't it be listed as a Winter Warmer? Whatever. Served in a straight pint glass, this beer has all the aspects of the regular Jubel, just more all around.

A deep mahogany color with a thin, light tan head that had surprisingly low retention and lacing. The aroma was strongly sweet, with some slight fruit and spice notes. The flavor was very similar to the aroma with the addition of alcohol to the taste mix.

The body was very good, full and smooth without being sticky. The low level of carbonation and it's smoothness makes this a very drinkable beer, that requires attention due to the strength.

Try it while you can.

Serving type: on-tap

03-02-2010 21:55:39 | More by beertunes

msubulldog25

Oregon

4.43/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

First tried on Feb. 5th (release day), then again on Feb 25th - both times at Portland's Deschutes Pub. The later one is from a 12 oz. snifter pour ($6) and is the basis for this review.

A: Deep brown/mahogany with ruddier highlights. A spongy beige head that barely covers, lifespan is brief. Sudsy lace holds longer, hanging in tight speckles.

S: Fine and full aroma of cocoa and sweet coffee, tobacco and leather, berry and a light smoky char. Woodsy 'barrel' holds a subtle 'pinot' musk, more cherry-like than anything. Enticing when cool, enthralling as it warms.

T: Chewy cocoa and plump cherry, dash of holiday spice. Oak-y spice, vanilla and char, are there yet smooth and appropriately held in balance. Semi-sweet chocolate, a dark and fruity reduction, too. Later, a savory 'meatiness', so much to reflect on; to call it 'port-like' wouldn't be far off. Reminds me of Hair of the Dog's excellent 'Adam', though perhaps even smoother.

M: Awesome feel, velvety warmth yet not a trace of phenolic heat. Active enough carbonation inside a medium-full body. Neither too bitter nor too sweet on the tongue, what lingers is equitable between both.

D: Probably a little 'young', though at 13 months in the barrel, this has mellowed wonderfully; 10% alcohol's slight heat barely prevents a '5' score. Malty sweets, rich fruits and a layered bitterness blend to create a gem that Deschutes has to proud of. Fortunately for all of us, bottles abound (marked BEST AFTER: 01/2011); this could be my favorite Reserve Series brew, save for a nicely-aged bottle of The Abyss. But even that may be debatable...

Serving type: on-tap

03-01-2010 03:43:33 | More by msubulldog25