Malheur 12° - Brouwerij De Landtsheer NV

lenin

New York

4.33/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Tried this beer on a recommendation of the manager of the Bier Temple (sic) in Brussels. After (almost) clearing them out of Westvletern and seeing her excitement over my (easy) decision, I asked to hear about some of her obscure favorites. This was one among a couple tasty bottles and I wish I bought more. Yes the label is ugly -- looks like an amateur was let loose with photoshop and an inkjet printer, but the insides make up for that.

Appearance: poured into a wide mouth chalice, dark chocolate lab brown with off white (tan?) head that dissipated quickly.

Smell: alcohol is up front with malt and spices.

Taste: alcohol, alcohol, alcohol! At the first sip, the alcohol envelopes the mouth. At around 12% that's no surprise, but at this level it was a shocker. Many other flavors present as well; nutty maltiness. Exactly what I like, but not for everyone. Did I mention the alcohol?

Mouthfeel: dense cream. Huge.

Drinkability: Drinkable, not driveable. I could drink this all night, but it's not for everyone. This is a pretty big beer and with the alcohol notes being strong as they are, a lot of people would dislike it. Regardless, anyone loving it would feel the effects after two in a row.

Bottom line: loved this beer, it's exactly why I've fallen in love with Belgians after living in the Netherlands for a year. Buy it if you can find it!

Serving type: bottle

07-29-2003 08:34:59 | More by lenin

StevieW

Florida

4.38/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

11.2 oz brown euro shaped bottled. Label is a busy mixmatch of a beer label, and a neoimpressionist with a ultilitarian feel. Whatever.

Deep garnet tinged murly brown color. Fluffy, creamy dense tan head, bubbles up and fades fast. Tiniest bit of lacing around the edge of the glass. Nice sweet carmel smell matched with hints of maple syrup and vanilla. Taste is a supersmooth combination of the above with stronger vanilla notes to compliment. Sweetness is very present, almost hints of maple syrup. Streak of flowery hops whispers by, and leaves you wondering. Then a carmel and sticky to finish. Alcohol is only noticable at the very very end, with just a hint of alcohol burn. Medium bodied, slick slightly syrupy but so smooth. 12 % Abv sneeks up on you, watch out, but give it a try !

Serving type: bottle

03-14-2003 18:30:21 | More by StevieW

Gusler

Arizona

4.22/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Quite a change from their other beers that are all golden to orange in color, this ones dark and brooding with a monstrous head, frothy in texture, beige in color and as it degrades, leaves a nice sheet of lace upon the glass. Nose is malt sweet, plummish, hints of yeast and even some caramel, well that’s the way this old honker smells it. Start sweet, loads of malt, top middling in feel to the palate. Finish is mildly acidic, hops are delectable in their spicy presence, the aftertaste alcohol bitter, dry and long lasting, quite a “Belly Warmer” to boot, not meant for the “Light Weights”, it’s a “BA” Beer.

Serving type: bottle

03-07-2003 16:58:15 | More by Gusler

Denali

Pennsylvania

4.55/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Package: 11.2 ounce capped bottle. Says to serve before 12/17/05.

Appearance: Almost opaque very dark brown. Tan head with big bubbles which dissipated quickly.

Smell: Very sweet fruity wine/grape aroma. Alcohol presence is also very noticeable.

Taste: Delicious very sweet candy-like malt flavor up front. Roasted flavors and sweet fruity flavors come in next. Nutty and strong bitter aftertaste. The flavors all emerge very slowly and roll into one another very well. Very enjoyable taste.

Mouthfeel: Thick and creamy.

Drinkability: Extremely drinkable. Although the alcohol is detectable in the aroma, it is very well hidden in the taste. In fact, I couldn't taste any alcohol at all. You would never know the ABV is 12%!

Comments: Very enjoyable. She is definitely sweet. Will definitely remember this one. Highly recommended. Thanks to the MJ Beer Club International for this one.

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2003 14:09:17 | More by Denali

packetknife

Idaho

3.53/5  rDev -13.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I don't like the label, it looks rotted, but it really doesn't matter in reality. It pours deep reddish-brown with a foamy white head. The head bubbled down into a denser layer that held. It has an orange liquor smell on the nose. It has a strong bitterness across the tongue but leaves a slightly sweet aftertaste. It was thick in the mouth and I found it drinkable although you'll certainly feel it after a while. Curious to have it off of tap. I'll definatly revisit.

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2003 10:18:32 | More by packetknife