Re: Double Bastard Ale tasted by a Belgian

Glad you liked it, Filip. I'll try and bring another one if I come in March.

Fred.
www.FranconiaBeerGuide.com


"Filip Geerts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> Hi;
> Ok, it finally happened. I just opened the bottle of Double Bastard Ale I
> got from Fred Waltman last year (thanks Fred!) !
> Opening the big bottle came with a "pssshht" noise. Yes, perfect
> carbonation.
> Pouring revealed a syropy texture which came very sloppy into the glass.
> Nice foamhead. The pouring spreaded a nice refreshing spicy hop flavor which
> diappeared rapidly.
> Ok, I will have a nip now ! Jeez........so much flavor and such a dense
> siropy mouthfeeling. Malt sweeteness and a huge hop bitter explosion. This
> is extreme malts and extreme hops in perfect equilibration. The beer is 10
> vol% strong. Not for kiddies thats for sure :-))
> Dark amber colored with a slightly hazy appearance.
> This is not a beer to drink very fast. Gently savouring and taking the time
> to absorb all of the flavors is the perfect attitude to handle here.
> Yes, those crazy Americans can really brew !!!!!!!
> Website: http://www.arrogantbastard.com
> Double our Pleasure, double your Bastard
> Cheers,
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