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Nounnette [Brasserie Des Rocs Blonde]
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs s.a.
- From:
- Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs s.a.
- Belgium
- Style:
- Belgian Pale Strong Ale
- ABV:
- 7.5%
- Score:
- 85
- Avg:
- 3.78 | pDev: 13.23%
- Reviews:
- 75
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jul 22, 2018
- Added:
- Nov 10, 2003
- Wants:
- 5
- Gots:
- 2
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Ratings by bditty187:
Reviewed by bditty187 from Nebraska
3.5/5 rDev -7.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -7.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Peachy, bright gold in hue; the color is lovely but I dont care for the massive amount of floating protein, it looks like a shaken snow globe. White head, at the apex the foam was one finger tall (which is too short, IMO); surprisingly the head faded to a soapy collar fairly quickly. I was expecting a larger and healthier head, oh well. The subsequent lacing was spotty and disorganized. Overall, the appearance is decent but more flawed then special.
Even though I purchased a capped bottle I smell cork. How odd. Other notes included spiced apples, orange peel, herbs, and coriander. At the back is some sourness. How odd. Low potency; not too chatty really and I am confused with what it is saying. I dont want/like to classify Belgian beers but what is this? A Sour Wit/Pale Ale? Im not getting much depth; some of the aromas are agreeable but others scare me. I hope the palate tastes better then this smells. In the end, Ill call it inviting.
Well it doesnt taste much better then it smells. On the palate I get about everything on the nose indicated. I like honest beer. I taste woody notes, spice, coriander, fruity jam, orange peel, a sprig of herbs, and some wheat. It is taking me a bit but I am starting to like this beer. For 7.5% abv the alcohol is a little too vocal. I dont really understand the woody finish. The more I drink the more flavors emerge, like pepper and a very distant kiss of bubblegum. What I am supposed to do with this beer? It really isnt a very good Pale Ale but is it really a Pale Ale? I dont think so. It is a fairly tasty beer with oddities. I wonder if I have an off bottle as I cant imagine this woodiness is wanted. Maybe it is. The only thing holding back the palate is the lack of complexity; I have little more then a pleasant tasting but straightforward beer. Good but forgettable.
Medium in body, I can feel the yeast clumps on my tongue when I swallow. Low carbonation, the mouthfeel is adequate but its nothing special.
I had very high expectations. I love Abbaye des Rocs but this offering failed to impress me. Still, this is a solid beer but others like it are better. Yes, this beer is drinkable but I am no real hurry to rush out and get more. I do think this beer would kick ass with a fruit salad. I purchased my bottle in Kansas City, MO. Worth a try.
Feb 25, 2006Even though I purchased a capped bottle I smell cork. How odd. Other notes included spiced apples, orange peel, herbs, and coriander. At the back is some sourness. How odd. Low potency; not too chatty really and I am confused with what it is saying. I dont want/like to classify Belgian beers but what is this? A Sour Wit/Pale Ale? Im not getting much depth; some of the aromas are agreeable but others scare me. I hope the palate tastes better then this smells. In the end, Ill call it inviting.
Well it doesnt taste much better then it smells. On the palate I get about everything on the nose indicated. I like honest beer. I taste woody notes, spice, coriander, fruity jam, orange peel, a sprig of herbs, and some wheat. It is taking me a bit but I am starting to like this beer. For 7.5% abv the alcohol is a little too vocal. I dont really understand the woody finish. The more I drink the more flavors emerge, like pepper and a very distant kiss of bubblegum. What I am supposed to do with this beer? It really isnt a very good Pale Ale but is it really a Pale Ale? I dont think so. It is a fairly tasty beer with oddities. I wonder if I have an off bottle as I cant imagine this woodiness is wanted. Maybe it is. The only thing holding back the palate is the lack of complexity; I have little more then a pleasant tasting but straightforward beer. Good but forgettable.
Medium in body, I can feel the yeast clumps on my tongue when I swallow. Low carbonation, the mouthfeel is adequate but its nothing special.
I had very high expectations. I love Abbaye des Rocs but this offering failed to impress me. Still, this is a solid beer but others like it are better. Yes, this beer is drinkable but I am no real hurry to rush out and get more. I do think this beer would kick ass with a fruit salad. I purchased my bottle in Kansas City, MO. Worth a try.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by flyingpig from Scotland
3.83/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.83/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
330ml bottle from Carrefour, Brussels (€1.95):
This one looked great as it was poured & the nose was great with zesty & floral notes kicking things off alongside a combination of fruits that included some banana & pear with plenty of caramel backing things up. Things faded slightly come the taste with the fruits still there but the caramel seemed drowned out with the bread malts & it didn't seem quite as sweet this time around. It was a pleasant & enjoyable beer that was lively & well-carbonated with a dry, sharp finish to see things out.
Jul 22, 2018This one looked great as it was poured & the nose was great with zesty & floral notes kicking things off alongside a combination of fruits that included some banana & pear with plenty of caramel backing things up. Things faded slightly come the taste with the fruits still there but the caramel seemed drowned out with the bread malts & it didn't seem quite as sweet this time around. It was a pleasant & enjoyable beer that was lively & well-carbonated with a dry, sharp finish to see things out.
Reviewed by josanguapo from Spain
2.18/5 rDev -42.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
2.18/5 rDev -42.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
From cervezasespeciales. In La Trappe chalice. Watching Sons of Anarchy 2x01. Withouth the typical belgian sweetness and more like the brew of an amateur spanish micro. Small disgusting bitterness
Dec 01, 2015Reviewed by FLima from Brazil
3.8/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.8/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Amber color with a thin head with short retention with lots of floating particles.
Nice sweet aroma with predominant notes of prunes, cinnamon, burnt caramel and coconut. It does smell like a Brazilian Manjar de coco (coconut pudding with caramel syrup with prunes) or even an apple strudel.
Similarly flavor of caramels, prunes, herbal hops, lots of cinnamon, red apples, flamed pears, candi sugar, wood and oxidized oranges.
Light to medium body with mild carbonation. Amazing how they hid the 7.5% abv.
Full or desert flavors and aroma. Much more complex than the regular Belgian blond, it is more like a bruin or Dubbel. Pretty decent.
Ap.2,5 Ar.4,25 Sab.3,75 Sens.3,75 Cj.3,75
Sep 15, 2014Nice sweet aroma with predominant notes of prunes, cinnamon, burnt caramel and coconut. It does smell like a Brazilian Manjar de coco (coconut pudding with caramel syrup with prunes) or even an apple strudel.
Similarly flavor of caramels, prunes, herbal hops, lots of cinnamon, red apples, flamed pears, candi sugar, wood and oxidized oranges.
Light to medium body with mild carbonation. Amazing how they hid the 7.5% abv.
Full or desert flavors and aroma. Much more complex than the regular Belgian blond, it is more like a bruin or Dubbel. Pretty decent.
Ap.2,5 Ar.4,25 Sab.3,75 Sens.3,75 Cj.3,75
Reviewed by eric5bellies from Australia
3.58/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.58/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Drank from my Ciney sniffer
A - Pours a cloudy murky honeycomb colour with a white head that retains.
S - Not massive aromas, but yeast and citrus are present.
T - Slightly spicy with yeast and citrus.
M - Light to Medium body and low to medium carbonation.
O - Very solid Blonde beer
Dec 28, 2013A - Pours a cloudy murky honeycomb colour with a white head that retains.
S - Not massive aromas, but yeast and citrus are present.
T - Slightly spicy with yeast and citrus.
M - Light to Medium body and low to medium carbonation.
O - Very solid Blonde beer
Reviewed by Pegasus from Texas
3.7/5 rDev -2.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.7/5 rDev -2.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: Cloudy light-golden amber, with a modest off-white head, thick glass-coating lace, and slight carbonation.
Aroma: Fresh baked bread slathered with butter complimented by notes o apples, spices, and green pears.
Taste: Opens with bread notes, mild honey, pears, and apples. A mild caramel flavor is also present throughout. Alcohol notes are present, but a bit restrained and are only slightly warming.
Mouth feel: Smooth, soft, and pleasant.
Drinkability/notes: Very pleasant and drinkable. Well suited to quiet contemplation on a cool, dark autumn day.
Presentation: Packaged in a 335 ml (11.2 ounce) Euro-style brown glass long-neck bottle, served in a New Belgium Brewing chalice.
Dec 09, 2012Aroma: Fresh baked bread slathered with butter complimented by notes o apples, spices, and green pears.
Taste: Opens with bread notes, mild honey, pears, and apples. A mild caramel flavor is also present throughout. Alcohol notes are present, but a bit restrained and are only slightly warming.
Mouth feel: Smooth, soft, and pleasant.
Drinkability/notes: Very pleasant and drinkable. Well suited to quiet contemplation on a cool, dark autumn day.
Presentation: Packaged in a 335 ml (11.2 ounce) Euro-style brown glass long-neck bottle, served in a New Belgium Brewing chalice.
Nounnette [Brasserie Des Rocs Blonde] from Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs s.a.
Beer rating:
85 out of
100 with
94 ratings
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