Brynjolfr Report post Posted January 30, 2011 (edited) According to RueVerte.com it's the successor of the now discontinued Helfrich brand which, according to reviews, seems to have been very good. I haven't had any of Helfrich's absinthes, so I can't tell if Akveld's are equally good. Anyone here who have had Akveld's (especially the verte)? REVIEW PAGE ADDED Edited July 2, 2016 by Brian Robinson added review page link for organization Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Report post Posted January 30, 2011 I think quite a few people have tried it. I've not yet had the chance, but I'll be doing that soon. Ton not only started with the same recipe, but the same equipment and had the benefit of tutelage from Serge on process and technique. As I understand, the product has some very slight variation now in the herb bill, but if you were a fan of either the Helfrich verte or blanche, then you should be similarly impressed with Akveld verte ou blanche. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Indeed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted January 30, 2011 That Helfrich was quirky, but in a really good way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buddhasynth Report post Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) not quite as earthy as the Hellbitch, but we will take it and be happy! Also I have the Akveld blanche but have no memory of trying the Helfrich blanche. Edited January 31, 2011 by buddhasynth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted January 31, 2011 It was also pretty earthy for an uncolored absinthe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Baron Report post Posted January 31, 2011 I'm glad someone finally started a thread about this absinthe, but I've been too lazy to do it myself. I got to try the verte and a sip of the blanche- however, they had just been opened so it I'll be curious to see how they are when fully developed. The impression I had was that while not exactly the same as Helfrich, they tasted like I would expect a modern Dutchman crafted absinthe to taste like. Which is to say, very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luzifull22 Report post Posted February 5, 2011 yess Ok Thankss! :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Griffin Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Drinking it now. Seriously tasty stuff. A nice thick louche (almost too thick) but an absolutely amazing aroma, powerful, spicy herbal punch, and a very nice finish. I can see myself getting more of this...too bad the bottle is so small! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Yes, and ditto the La Grenouille bottle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Griffin Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Please let me know what you think of it Absomphe, and thanks for trusting my opinion enough to shell out greenbacks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted March 16, 2011 It may be awhile before that order's placed, but when it finally gets here, you can count on my review. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill Turkey Report post Posted April 15, 2011 Been wondering about this absinthe for awhile. No formal reviews posted yet. Anybody? Bueller? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baubel Report post Posted April 15, 2011 I haven't tried it yet, but am hoping hoping to sometime soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted April 15, 2011 I have yet to try it (not for lack of a sample offer), but Scott seems to be a real fan. I'm surprised he hasn't heckled Brian into adding it to the list of reviewable absinthes. Great to see you, Wild Bill, it's been too long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Griffin Report post Posted April 15, 2011 Heckled? I thought I was helping when I added new stuff! I have inside info that Akveld's will be at RMGH...in fact, it's already there waiting for us...at least that's what I hear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted April 16, 2011 Oh you don't want me to post that list yet. It's frickin' amazing! Been wondering about this absinthe for awhile. I heard you were dead! Or something like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill Turkey Report post Posted April 20, 2011 I'm not even sick! (well, of course I'm sick, but that's never been a problem) I've just been missing the Helfrich, and I was wondering if the Akveld had recaptured any of the magic... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AiO Report post Posted April 20, 2011 (edited) <spit take> I heard you were dead! Call him Turkey. Edited April 20, 2011 by AiO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Baron Report post Posted April 20, 2011 (edited) I've just been missing the Helfrich, and I was wondering if the Akveld had recaptured any of the magic... Well, I had another opportunity to taste it after breathing. The verte definitely has the herbaceous pungency of the original, but is just a bit different. I think it's probably worth your while to get a bottle as I think you'll enjoy it; though more or less than Helfrich I don't know. The blanche has less of a crazy chamomile assault, and is a little more towards the classic la bleue profile- but is definitely more flavorful than most la bleues I've tried. Edited April 20, 2011 by Green Baron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Report post Posted April 20, 2011 I had a chance recently at Alan's house to try the Akveld. Without the benefit of a side-by-side comparison with my Helfrich, I can't speak much on the differences in taste, but what struck me the most was an aroma similar to Vieux Pontarlier, which I rather liked. I don't recall that exact same aroma from the Helfrich. The Akveld verte tasted quite nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baubel Report post Posted April 20, 2011 Peppermint? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill Turkey Report post Posted April 21, 2011 Thanks, guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Robinson Report post Posted July 2, 2016 It's only about 5 years late, but: REVIEW PAGE ADDED Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
