De Molen Cuvée

Formerly brewed at Brouwerij de Molen
Style: American Strong Ale
Bodegraven, Netherlands

Serve in Snifter, Trappist glass

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(Wooden cask) Almost black with a tanned, lacy head. Very intense aroma of caramely, griny malt, strong, woody notes, some alcohol, port-wineous. Strong oaky woodiness also in the flavor, with caramely malt, well hidden alcohol, (dryish) port feel. Full body with very little carbonation. Intense, balanced, and totally awesome even as young.

Sample from a bottle @ De Molen. Soft but persistant vinous aroma with licorice and pepper. Vinous flavor, strong notes of claret. Oak, hints of pepper. Flowery, earthy and citrus notes. Just a bit of tartness caused by the Bordeaux yeast. Some butter in the aftertaste. Rodenbach Grand Cru meets Imperial Stout, I’d say. An amazing complexity and softness in this world class beer.