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De Achelse Kluis: Trappist Achel 8° Blond
This Belgian-style strong pale ale is/was brewed by De Achelse Kluis in Hamond-Achel, Belgium. It's achieved an overall score of 79.36%. Based on 1 tasting, the average ABV is 8.00%.
Historical Community Tasting Notes
Preserved from the RateBeer community archive (circa 2000–2018)
Poured a pretty golden color, lots of exciting yeasty chunks floating about. Creamy smooth white head that remains in a thin veneer. Aroma is of bitter orange peel, and some faint mustiness. Complex, layered flavor, more oranges, wheatish malts, and a whiff of smoke on the finish. A very pleasant surprise from a beer I knew nothing about.
I must try this again, as the festive nature of the time I tried it might have clouded my judgment. This is big, bold and fruity with a ton of alcohol that has the courtesy to allow the amazing tropical fruit flavors to shine. Must revisit.
Another one from those trappists. I thought this a bit lighter on the malty tones than most other belgians I have had. It had a long lasting head and nice tongue feel on the back of my tongue.
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Beer Listing
| Date and Time | Container | Pub/Place and Where | Strength ABV | Colour | Score Components | Score | Descriptive word(s) | Book No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Nov 2006 at 9:10 pm | bottle | (home), Liverpool, Merseyside, England | 8.00 | light to medium golden and slightly cloudy |
Taste: 94.12% Head: 100% Aroma: 80% Ease: 66.67% Clarity: 50% |
79.359% | world-class | 192 |
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Other Beers (etc.) by De Achelse Kluis
Apart from Trappist Achel 8° Blond, Hop Horizons lists 2 others by De Achelse Kluis. These are:
Trappist Achel 8° Brune Trappist Achel Bruin Bier Extra