Trappist Achel 5° Bruin - Brouwerij der St. Benedictusabdij de Achelse

brewsclues

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +17.3%

01-09-2013 16:52:09 | More by brewsclues

Janeinma

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1.2%

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randylangford

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

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TLA

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.2%

04-15-2013 01:32:47 | More by TLA

RochefortChris

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

04-03-2013 10:58:58 | More by RochefortChris

Seaba

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.2%

02-26-2013 20:39:24 | More by Seaba

cjac

Maryland

4/5  rDev -1.2%

01-27-2013 02:55:49 | More by cjac

jtdolla911

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%

01-19-2013 01:26:23 | More by jtdolla911

uturn

Florida

4/5  rDev -1.2%

01-17-2013 21:38:44 | More by uturn

jdavolos88

4.75/5  rDev +17.3%

01-07-2013 13:42:48 | More by jdavolos88

larbush

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%

12-08-2012 19:28:39 | More by larbush

OriolesFan1008

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%

08-11-2012 15:53:00 | More by OriolesFan1008

rdespain

California

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-15-2012 20:41:30 | More by rdespain

Thorpe429

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

On tap at the Achel cafe during last week's trip to Belgium. Reviewed from notes.

Surprisingly, this one was not served in an Achel chalice, but rather just a plain chalice. A bit disappointing.

Pours a medium brown color with a bit off-white head and loads of lacing on the way down. The nose brings some faint notes of dark fruit plus a bit of brown sugar. The flavor is somewhat bitter and a bit too dry in the finish. Mild sweetness and faint dark fruit. Nothing complex or too compelling; probably worth a try though.

Serving type: on-tap

09-15-2011 20:18:47 | More by Thorpe429

KrautAficionado

Pennsylvania

3.45/5  rDev -14.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Clear dark red brown color with a large, frothy - creamy, good lacing, fully lasting, off-white head. Aroma is light to moderate malty, brown sugar, roasted notes, black berry, light to moderate yeasty, spicy, light notes of coriander and pepper. Flavor is moderate sweet and bitter with a long to average duration. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft

Serving type: on-tap

07-16-2011 07:44:44 | More by KrautAficionado

rvdoorn

Netherlands

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

This beer is the table beer of the Achel monks and is only available on draft in the abbey pub.
Look: pours dark-red-brown color with a small head.
Smell: Malts, yeast, caramel, dark fruits, and some spicy hops
Taste: bitter sweet roasted malts, caramel, hints of dark fruits, some light spices, and a medium bitter hoppy finish. Sounds more complex than it is.
Mouthfeel: Medium-high carbonation with a watery body
Overall: Nice session beer but a bit too flat in taste

Serving type: on-tap

07-02-2011 21:29:03 | More by rvdoorn

avalon07

South Carolina

3.68/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A: Poured from a bottle to a tulip glass. Had a dirty brown color and a thick, muddy consistency. There was a decent amount of foamy head and some good lacing.

S: Aroma of malt, Belgian yeast and some fruits.

T: Flavored mainly with malts, dark fruit, yeast and spices. Not the most complex of tastes, but alright.

M: A good amount of carbonation and a smooth finish. Full-bodied.

D: On the whole, this was a drinkable beer. I'd hardly put it up with other Belgians, but it's an OK beer.

Serving type: bottle

11-23-2008 22:53:10 | More by avalon07

Voss

Italy

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Tried this dark Trappist at the Achel Abbey, along with a toast made with ham and their "kaas" (cheese) and the blond 5° too (how could I've been missing it ?!).
Appearance is as good as the 8°, except for the thin head: deep brown, so beautiful in its goblet with no brand on it: monks, they know what they make and what they drink, no need for merchandising!
Unfortunatly that goblet came from a flooded sink, and the aroma suffered of a water and soap "flavour".
Taste was not exciting as I was expecting. Indeed I was expecting much from this trappist, I am nothing that in love with the Achel Brune 8°. But as for the Petit Orval, this seemed to me as a little sister, with less flavor, less taste and less mouthfeel. Obviously the drinkability is at higher levels, that's why they made it like this.

Serving type: on-tap

08-26-2008 21:31:53 | More by Voss