Malheur 12° - Brouwerij De Landtsheer NV

BeerAdvocate

Massachusetts

3.58/5  rDev -12%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Review from BeerAdvocate Magazine Issue #34 (Nov 2009):

Initial head rises high and slowly diminishes to a thin ring of lace; dark mahogany brown that is almost completely opaque. Booze-soaked raisin aroma with some fresh-baked mo- lasses cake in the back. Crisp and slick full body, carbonation comes to play with a sizable bite. Stogy malt character dances with the spicy, peppery alcohol. Flights of fruitiness from the alcohol and caramelized sugar from the malt stack the complexities. Faint suggestions of broth and vegetable middle to end are other affirmations that this is a BIG beer. Mild herbal, almost cheesy hop is right below the spiciness of the alcohol. Finishes semisweet with a kiss of charred malt.

A little rough around the edges, yet still very controlled for a Quad--a treat to drink. The road most taken would be blue-veined cheese with some fig spread ... a bit more daring would be a pork loin with mole sauce.

Serving type: bottle

11-15-2010 21:59:08 | More by BeerAdvocate

ElizabethEleanor

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

05-17-2013 03:18:21 | More by ElizabethEleanor

Partridge

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

05-14-2013 13:48:04 | More by Partridge

yeaprolly

Washington

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-11-2013 04:52:35 | More by yeaprolly

PHBoiler

Illinois

4.61/5  rDev +13.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

3 yr old 12 oz bottle poured into snifter

Given to me by local bartender that called it a pleasant surprise/mistake that these had aged and compared it to Westy.

Deep amber/almost purple darkness in the hue with a 1/4 inch bright white head.

Smell has a bit of dankness and sharpness almost like a raw cheese.

There is so much flavor playing in perfect harmony. Deep fruits almost like dried plums and raisins blend with a bright carbonated mouthfeel that ignites the booziness that is incredibly hidden for 12%. I'm not veteran enough to understand the flavors at play, but understand that it is supremely delicious and the best Quad I've had. Age these with care and you'll have a beer worthy of high regard.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 03:30:50 | More by PHBoiler

PhantasIPA

Delaware

4.49/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This monster, with horns and fangs, that someone in Belgium decided to call a beer, pours a dark, cloudy brown that barely allows light through. The head poured a legitimate 4 inches and settled to a 1/2 inch after about 10 minutes. Lacing is decent against the glass.

The smell of this brew is like two raisins, covered in brown sugar, drank brandy all night and then got into a brawl in the alleyway outside of the bar...after neither one could call himself the victor, they self immolated, and that is where the toasty character of the brew comes in to play.

The taste is strong and complex. Sweet, pungent fruit (raisins) then sweet malt (brown sugar, maybe caramel) is followed by a toasted barley and balanced bitter flavor. The smell and the taste are absolutely connected. Spice is very hard to place...

Mouthfeel is smooth and heavy. Carbonation can't live in the realm of 12% ABV, at least in this bottle. Taste lingers for a VERY long time on the tongue, the scent permeates the nose and lingers as well - inescapable!

Overall this beer is a beast. Strong, complex, flavorful, and well balanced.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 01:45:20 | More by PhantasIPA

beernads

Florida

3/5  rDev -26.3%

05-08-2013 07:51:38 | More by beernads

Dactrius

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -26.3%

05-07-2013 02:49:28 | More by Dactrius

akttr

Michigan

4/5  rDev -1.7%

04-30-2013 02:43:36 | More by akttr

videofrog

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.7%

04-28-2013 02:25:53 | More by videofrog

Sjdavis

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

04-22-2013 20:28:26 | More by Sjdavis

MarioM

California

4/5  rDev -1.7%

04-21-2013 17:30:51 | More by MarioM

BierMeJohn

Germany

4/5  rDev -1.7%

04-21-2013 12:45:08 | More by BierMeJohn

kurt65

Washington

5/5  rDev +22.9%

04-10-2013 03:36:25 | More by kurt65

crosenkrantz

Switzerland

3.25/5  rDev -20.1%

04-03-2013 23:52:25 | More by crosenkrantz

nrb1

California

4/5  rDev -1.7%

03-23-2013 15:30:38 | More by nrb1

coreyfmcdonald

Georgia

3.73/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

750ml bottle into a snifter

A: Pours a very dark brown with almost three fingers of thick off white head. Great lacing and retention.

S: Dried apricots, orange bitters, nutmeg, and a bit of peppercorn. A bit brighter with less dark fruits than I'm used to for the style, but still quite nice.

T: Sweeter than I thought it'd be based on the aroma. Plums start off with a bit of prunes. Quite peppery as well without as much of the brighter apricot and orange I got from the aroma. A tad soapy.

M: Medium thickness with a nice, strong carbonation.

O: Not a bad Quad, it has a nicely complex aroma and a decent flavor, it just doesn't stand up with some the heavy hitters of the style.

Serving type: bottle

03-16-2013 17:46:44 | More by coreyfmcdonald

SocalKicks

California

4/5  rDev -1.7%

03-12-2013 02:00:46 | More by SocalKicks

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

03-11-2013 04:52:43 | More by spycow

aakerman

New York

3.5/5  rDev -14%

03-07-2013 14:07:37 | More by aakerman

elNopalero

Texas

3.98/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Bottle dated best before 10/11. Aged at least two years, enjoyed 3/13.

This pours a ruddy dark raisin color with light foam.

There’s an aroma of dark fig, raisin, caramel, and brown sugar.

It has an interesting flavor. I pick up some more malty sweetness, caramel, fig and date puree, and a light rum note. Still retains its carbonation. Definitely a sipper.

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2013 08:04:07 | More by elNopalero

jmann40

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +22.9%

03-04-2013 03:18:56 | More by jmann40

zivis

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

03-03-2013 11:49:52 | More by zivis

mattpatey

Germany

4.75/5  rDev +16.7%

02-23-2013 00:19:53 | More by mattpatey

Zachtheporter

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

02-09-2013 21:23:09 | More by Zachtheporter