Kodiak Belgian Dubbel from Big Bear Brewing Company
Rating: B+
Appearance: Arrived at the table a nice brown color with little head. With little head, there was no lacing, but that can be blamed on the pour.
Smell: Raisins, Belgian yeast, malt... Improved and filled out as it warmed. Vaguely American edges in some way, only 9 IBUs so probably not the hops - interesting.
Taste: Initially served too cold, which made it too crisp. As it warmed, the flavors really fleshed out. Dark fruits, hint of brown sugar, lots of raisin character. Very representative of the style. I wouldn't have guessed 7.5% abv.
Mouthfeel: A little thinner, perhaps, than what I'd expected.
Drinkability: Good.
Serving type: on-tap
Reviewed on: 01-05-2007 20:44:37
Rating: B+
Appearance: Arrived at the table a nice brown color with little head. With little head, there was no lacing, but that can be blamed on the pour.
Smell: Raisins, Belgian yeast, malt... Improved and filled out as it warmed. Vaguely American edges in some way, only 9 IBUs so probably not the hops - interesting.
Taste: Initially served too cold, which made it too crisp. As it warmed, the flavors really fleshed out. Dark fruits, hint of brown sugar, lots of raisin character. Very representative of the style. I wouldn't have guessed 7.5% abv.
Mouthfeel: A little thinner, perhaps, than what I'd expected.
Drinkability: Good.
Serving type: on-tap
Reviewed on: 01-05-2007 20:44:37
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