Buffalo Belgian Stout
Brouwerij Van den Bossche

Buffalo Belgian StoutBuffalo Belgian Stout
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From:
Brouwerij Van den Bossche
 
Belgium
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
ABV:
9%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.64 | pDev: 14.84%
Reviews:
131
Ratings:
222
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 09, 2020
Added:
Mar 01, 2005
Wants:
  14
Gots:
  15
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Rated: 3.56 by arzt from Germany

Dec 09, 2020
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Reviewed by JonnoWillsteed from England

2.74/5  rDev -24.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.25
L- Very deep ruby chestnut. Poured carefully after resting for days and being chilled with negligable haze, with some minor sediment left in bottle. Be prepared to have to pour really slowly, or use an over-size glass[?] as even with the former it took me a couple of mins to pour and gave a c5 Cm mid tan pillowy head that's holding well.
S- Deep malts and roastiness.
T- Notably sweet is my first impression. A roastiness does follow but through the prism of an almost cloying sweetness which seems to mask and detract from much else. On about the 5th sip I suddenly register a mild ABV-zing and remember this is a 9% beer, something I'd invariably notice on the first sip. [Late ps. with about 90% drunk, I suddenly notice a coffee note! Where was it earlier?...].
F- Rich/sweet, heavy. It lacks any hoppy-dry note that you'd expect from a stout.
O- This is a curious one for me. It's waaay too sweet, and doesn't resemble a stout (lacking noticable hopping). Instead 'Belgian Strong Ale' per the Description^ seems much more applicable. I've had several over recent weeks, some I've enjoyed but others have really surprised me with their (up to) extreme sweetness. Any thoughts they might be in the same'ish style of a Belgian Tripel/Quad are completely banished, it's a style that is really hit and miss for me.
Bought from BeersOfEurope (UK). 330ml bottle BB: 29/11/2020
Apr 01, 2020
 
Rated: 3.96 by e_popov from Belgium

Mar 06, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by mishi_d from Romania

Jul 04, 2018
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Reviewed by flyingpig from Scotland

3.8/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
330ml bottle from De Garre, Bruges (€4.50):
Quite a strong beer at points but still not as overpowering as some imperial stout thanks to the good balance & the nice sweetness coming through from the chocolate, dark fruits & even a little caramel malt. It was drinkable with a smooth feel & good complexity as well. An interesting beer that I'm glad I managed to try, although there are definitely better imperial stouts out there to be had.
Jul 03, 2018
 
Rated: 4.62 by Leefrommars from England

Dec 02, 2017
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Reviewed by ZebulonXZogg from Illinois

2.81/5  rDev -22.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
L: Pours a dark brown with a small khaki head that's gone in a flash, no lacing at all.
S: A hint of plum, fig and a hint of sweet cherries.
T: Dark fruit.
F: Low carbonation, thin texture.
O: Not much here for me to enjoy. Belgium beers are not my "glass of beer".
Thanks to Jerry in Minneapolis for this one.
Sep 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.97 by rulisekmartin from Czech Republic

Jan 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by BeerTest from Florida

Jan 14, 2017
 
Rated: 4.24 by Captain68 from Russian Federation

Jan 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.57 by NightINgale from Russian Federation

Dec 02, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by bpfrush from Wisconsin

May 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Howlader from Canada (AB)

Apr 05, 2016
 
Rated: 2.75 by YvesB from Belgium

Apr 04, 2016
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Reviewed by emincems from Turkey

3.97/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
one of underrated beers. dark brown with medium tan head. average retention. smells caramel, dark fruits and chocolate. taste is overly sweet and fruity for an stout. roasted malt, tons of candied sugars and overly fruity notes. med-full bodied, moderate carbonation. dry and slight sour finish. I accept it as a strong belgian ale.
Mar 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.83 by Akeah from Colorado

Mar 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.93 by Antyk from Belgium

Jan 27, 2016
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Reviewed by patre_tim from Thailand

3.83/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Dark brown with a ruby tinge, gusher of carbonation that left 3 fingers of beige head.

Cherries and dark toasted notes, clean linen, coke, prunes.

Cherries, prunes, coke, nail polish. Covers alcohol on the tongue, but not the burn in the throat.

Thick and slightly oily but lightened by the foamy carbonation.

Got this one in Vientiane, drank in Chiang Mai Oct 26th, 2015. Reminiscent of Guinness in Belgium, but lighter and less complex.
Oct 26, 2015
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Reviewed by StJamesGate from New York

4.11/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Black-ruby with lots of tan trailers. 4
Raisins, oak, and whisky on the nose. 4.25
Brown sugar, mashed red plums, tart cherry comeback, some roasty smoke. 4
Light-med, crisp, lean. 4

Fruity for a stout; that, gentle roastiness and the clean finish make for one of the better uniquely Belgian takes on the style. But the Grand Cru version steals the show, squeezing every bit of vanilla out of Pauillac oak barrels. Lives up to the rep. 4.25
Oct 05, 2015
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Reviewed by Arthuros from France

3.18/5  rDev -12.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
A stout, pretty classic and almost bland (if stouts can be bland)

Dark color, burnt malt and caramel aromas, what you'd expect. Just nothing more to it, no complexity, only originality might be it's a Belgian Stout...

Not a bad beer, but a little overdone for what it is.
Sep 27, 2015
Buffalo Belgian Stout from Brouwerij Van den Bossche
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 222 ratings