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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Brouwerij Huyghe Delirium Tremens

Now for something a little new to our arsenal. We're not sure where this beer comes from or what the name even means, but it is intriguing. We do know that the name of the beer is the technical term for "alcohol withdrawal". Appropriate.

As I poured the beer out of the strange, blue speckled bottle, it came out a very clear and consistent golden color, like a true ale should be. It had a nice full head that lasted a while. Although, once it settled, it took on a slightly murky appearance. At the first smell, I was instantly reminded of a cheap beer, which was disconcerning. It may be because it is such a clear beer and consists of mostly hops and not much else. Because of this, it was very smooth. It had a little bit of a bitter taste as well as being seemingly light with a hint of citrus. The palate was smooth, overall. There was a nice flow from sweetness to bitterness in the beer and it all hid the alcohol quite nicely.

Overall, a decent, but average beer. Not much to write home about or distinguish this from other quality ales, but still a decent brew all around.

Appearance - 3.8
Smell - 3.6
Taste - 4
Texture - 4
Overall - 3.85/5

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