This beer is called “Delirium Tremens” as opposed to “Delirium Tremors” – which is what I thought it was when I picked it up. It turns out (and please excuse my ignorance, all you out there who already knew this) is the formal term for the DTs: a physical condition, caused by drinking too much alcohol over a long period, in which someone shakes uncontrollably and sees imaginary things.
This beer came highly recommended by my good friend Dan, and so I promised I’d review it here.
Sadly, this is not going to be a good review.
After popping the top, it doesn’t smell very good; it gives off a sour yeasty scent. Or maybe a yeasty scent over sour malt. Either way, it’s not appetizing.
So I take the first sip, and am not impressed.
Highly carbonated. Muted barley taste over old hops, rye bread notes, and all that fades to a dull bitterness.
It’s rather … yuck. I guess I’m just not that into Belgian ales anymore.
Also, maybe I got a bad bottle. I don’t know. It’s pure stubbornness that forces me to finish the whole bottle – otherwise I’d pour it out. Sorry Dan, I don’t like it. If the brewery or distributer would like to send me a fresh sample of it I’ll be more than willing to try again, but until that happens, I have to let this review stand.
Delirium Tremens: not groovy.
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Jerry,
I just came across your blog, and after reading your review of DT I have to admire your honesty and more so your apologetic conclusion.
To be honest DT is not my absolute favorite, but I believe it’s a good representative of it’s style. I’m sure you’ve heard of the BJCP ( http://www.bjcp.org ). I find it helpful (especially when I come across a beer that’s a little different) to read over the style guide lines. This allows me to know if I have bad beer or just a beer I don’t like.
I hope this doesn’t come across as overly critical…and like you said, you may have just gotten a bad bottle.
I look forward to reading more of your reviews.
Sláinte,
Allen
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