Innis & Gunn Limited Edition Oak Aged IPA

One of the 68,000 bottles in existence. In a nice cardboard box.

• Name: Innis & Gunn Limited Edition Oak Aged IPA, 6.4%, Scotland
• Appearance: Clear golden/copper. Alright amount of head.
• Aroma: Oak and slightly herby. Caramel.
• Taste: Oaky and smokey. Caramel again. Unpleasant taste.
• Bought: Waitrose, 330 ml, £1.99
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 30/3-2008

Stella Artois Bock

When I read that they were about to retire this beer, I thought I might as well try it.

• Name: Stella Artois Bock, 6.2%, Belgium
  
• Appearance: Redish brown, clear. Little head.
  
• Aroma: Burnt caramel. Malts, some dark fruit.
  
• Taste: More caramel, alcohol. Malt, quite sweet.
  
• Bought: Tesco, 275 ml, £1.00
  
• Overall score: 3/6
  
• Info: 28/3-2008

Du Bocq La Gauloise Blonde

• Name: Du Bocq La Gauloise Blonde, 6.3%, Belgium
  
• Appearance: Golden, slightly hazy. Little bit of fizzy head. More when warmer.
  
• Aroma: Wheat and herbs. Bit of fruit.
  
• Taste: Hops and herbs. Slightly bitter finish.
  
• Bought: Tesco, 330 ml, £1.45
  
• Overall score: 3/6
  
• Info: 26/3-2008

Bavik Ezel Wit (Kuurnse Witte)

Another one from Bier Tempel in Bruges. This one was called "Bavik Kuurnse Witte" in the 500-book, when the ABV was also 7.5%.

• Name: Bavik Ezel Wit (Kuurnse Witte), 5.8%, Belgium
  
• Appearance: Hazy light orange. Nice amount of white head.
  
• Aroma: Wheat and citrus. Spices.
  
• Taste: Lemon and not too much wheat. Slight alcohol taste.
  
• Bought: Bier Tempel, 250 ml, €1.50
• Overall score: 2/6
  
• Info: 21/3-2008, 192/500

Cristal Alken

• Name: Cristal Alken, 4.8%, Belgium
  
• Appearance: Light clear golden, not much head.
  
• Aroma: Hops and grain. Not much.
  
• Taste: Hops and bit of malt. Not too bad, but standard.
  
• Bought: Bier Tempel, 250 ml, €1.25
• Overall score: 3/6
  
• Info: 20/3-2008, 191/500

Brugse Zot Dubbel

Bought this one after visiting the De Halve Maan Brewery in Bruges, Belgium.

• Name: Brugse Zot Dubbel, 7.5%, Belgium
• Appearance: Dark redish brown. Lots of nice, tan head.
• Aroma: Dark fruit and malt. Caramel.
• Taste: Malt and dark fruit. Roasted. Slight bitterness.
• Bought: Bier Tempel, 330 ml, €1.95
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 12/3-2008, 18/300M

Blanche de Bruxelles (Lefebvre Floreffe Wit)

Another "Belgo Top Six":

• Name: Blanche de Bruxelles (Lefebvre Floreffe Wit), 4.5%, Belgium
  
• Appearance: Hazy, light golden. Nice, white head. Lots when warmer.
  
• Aroma: Lemon and orange. Some wheat, hint of yeast.
  
• Taste: Fruit and lemon. Crisp. Wheat. Dry finish.
  
• Bought: Bier Tempel, 330 ml, €1.50
• Overall score: 2/6
  
• Info: 10/3-2008

Barbar

Bought this one as it was mentioned in a newspaper article last year about Belgo top six Belgian beers. Actually quite nice.

• Name: Barbar, 8%, Belgium
  
• Appearance: Light orangy brown. Shortlived, alright head.
  
• Aroma: Honey and some fruit. Quite sweet.
  
• Taste: Obviously some honey. Nice bitterness. Nice surprise.
  
• Bought: Bier Tempel, 330 ml, €2.15
• Overall score: 4/6
  
• Info: 8/3-2008*

* Happy birthday KF

Affligem Patersvat Blond

I asked for "Affligem Noel" in Bier Tempel, and he insisted this was the one. They are of course not the same... I guess he really wanted that extra 1.85 from me...

• Name: Affligem Patersvat Blond, 6.8%, Belgium
  
• Appearance: Hazy orangy brown. Good amount of white head.
  
• Aroma: Some fruit and hops. Orange?
  
• Taste: Quite hoppy, bit of fruit and malt. Aftertaste a bit too bitter.
  
• Bought: Bier Tempel, 330 ml, €1.85
• Overall score: 3/6
  
• Info: 4/3-2008
  

Wells Bombardier Satanic Mills

Also bought by and shared with MG.

• Name: Wells Bombardier Satanic Mills, 5.0%, England
  
• Appearance: Basically black. Plenty of tan head.
  
• Aroma: Dark fruit and malt. Roasted.
  
• Taste: Burnt and smoked. Quite malty.
  
• Bought: Sainsbury's, 568 ml, £?.??
  
• Overall score: 3/6
  
• Info: 1/3-2008

Wychwood BeeWyched Honey'd Ale

Bought by and shared with MG.

• Name: Wychwood BeeWyched Honey'd Ale, 5.0%, England
  
• Appearance: Light hazy orange. OK amount of head.
  
• Aroma: Honey, floral and hops.
  
• Taste: Floral, and hops. Honey.
  
• Bought: Gift, 500 ml, £?.??
  
• Overall score: 3/6
  
• Info: 1/3-2008