James B: Cheers to that! Looks damn good
11% ABV
N/A IBU
64 Ratings
This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery.
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Rene E is drinking a XI Belgian Black Ale by Tuatara Brewery
Matured extremely well! Lovely flavours.
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Matt Gilbert is drinking a XI Belgian Black Ale by Tuatara Brewery
Aged very well - and impressive for 10 years (a good 10 yr NZ anniversary check in!)
Ben is drinking a XI Belgian Black Ale by Tuatara Brewery at Thornbury
Beautiful. Creamy and full, complex flavour throughout the mouthful. This bottle has aged amazingly
Sean Windle is drinking a XI Belgian Black Ale by Tuatara Brewery at The Third Eye - Tuatara Temple of Taste
Wow, just wow! 7yrs aged!! Liquorice, barley wine, molasses.. so smooth, effin delicious!!
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Ollie is drinking a XI Belgian Black Ale by Tuatara Brewery at The Third Eye - Tuatara Temple of Taste
Aged 5 years and even more amazing!!
Joe Hopkirk is drinking a XI Belgian Black Ale by Tuatara Brewery at Balaena Bay
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Stephen Donnelly is drinking a XI Belgian Black Ale by Tuatara Brewery
Damn good, less licorice than I remember.
Stuart Reeve is drinking a XI Belgian Black Ale by Tuatara Brewery
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Matt Gilbert: Is that available in the UK? Or is it part of your private collection? A great beer!
Stuart Reeve: Ah from my private collection - cleaning out as I am moving house. Incredible beer.
jono is drinking a XI Belgian Black Ale by Tuatara Brewery
Earned the Drink Like a Kiwi (Level 5) badge!
Sweet malty berry fruity nose. Palate has chocolate, roasty malts, a touch of marmite, dark fruit. Was quite effervesent out of the bottle, but has aged really well.