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Brouwerij Van Den Bossche
Not open to the public (as far as I know)
St Lievensplein 16
B-9550 Sint-Lievens-Esse
Telephone: +32 (0) 54 50 04 11
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Notes

Opened: 1879

U.S. Importer: D&V International Inc.

Updated: September 13, 2007

Beer List

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    9.00% abv.
    • Date: February 23, 2007 (#6339)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Liquid Solutions, Tigard OR
      Score: 16 points
      Appearance (3)
      Either a great head or none at all, depending on which glass you look at. Nearly-black garnet color.
      Aroma (2)
      Earthy-spicy-floral. Soapy. Some alcohol. Some yeast.
      Mouthfeel (9)
      Light body, fiercely fizzy. Nicely sweet and roasty. Tasty malt background. Mild roastiness, mild black-malt bitterness. Sweet black fruity finish.
      Overall Impression (2)

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    9.00% abv.
    • Date: September 2, 2007 (#6619)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Liquid Solutions, Tigard OR
      Score: 18 points
      Appearance (3)
      Deep bright red. Big thick head. Cork hit the ceiling.
      Aroma (3)
      Malty, spicy.
      Mouthfeel (9)
      Medium body, very fizzy. Lots of caramel character, fairly sweet. Finishes with a sweet spiciness.
      Overall Impression (3)
      Smooth and tasty.
    • Date: January 13, 2003 (#4592)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Beer Club International
      Score: 17½ points
      Overall Impression (3)
      Deep red, slight haze, high carbonation, massive rocky head. Fresh spicy malty fruity aroma. Light-medium body, very fizzy. Lots of dark caramel malt flavor. Belgian spiciness is apparent but subdued. Hints of wood and raisins. Not as drying or warming as I'd expect at 9% alcohol. Very tasty beer. "Best before end 6/2005"…I think I'll put the other bottle away for a year or two.

  • Belgian-Style Tripel
    8.00% abv.

  • Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

  • Belgian-Style Pale Ale
    6.50% abv.

  • Other Belgian-Style Ale
    6.50% abv.

  • Belgian-Style Tripel
    8.00% abv.