The DT is a good, maybe great, and obviously Belgian, beer. The yeast flavors dominate, there's just a hint of sourness, and the hops are there but well disguised. Nice gold color. Recognizable as beer, but otherwise from another universe when compared to a typical American macro. However, for the majority of Americans, the DT is to the Delrium Nocturnum what marijuana is to gateway drugs (an analogy that seems to fit given the beers' labels).
As with pot, most people who try DT will stop right there, thank you very much. It's different enough that they can feel like they're being rebellious and cool, but they're not about to shoot heroin in some dirty bathroom.
The Delirium Nocturnum, though, is the hard stuff. The distinct sourness is completely foreign to the American palate, and most who venture out there will want to come home. The DN has a flavor that I'm sure Mosher would describe as "umami" - a meaty, soy sauce flavor. It's also got a sour but caramel flavor like mixing coffee, Pepsi and lemonade.
It's not for me, but I'm sure there are addicts out there. . .
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