Maredsous 8

Deep red colour. Rich flavour with some maltiness coming through although it doesn’t give much sweetness. Hint of smokiness and warming sensation of alcohol come through in the aftertaste.

Very strong flavor, yet strangely attractive. Leaves many flavors left on the palette.

Draft at the Londoner Addison TX. Black with a thick white head. Nose is sweet, sugary and a bit spicy. The flavor is tangy, tart, sweet and spicy. A bit watery on the end. Overall a decent beer but not world class.

Reddish-brown pour with foamy beige head, in Maredsous chalice, from 2008 Christmas gift pack. Aroma of vanillin and caramel. Flavour is molasses toffee and cola, high carbonation leaves it tasting thinner than it otherwise should be.

Pours a deep dark brown with a tan foamy head. Aroma of cherry and caramel. Taste is roasty and carbonated. A bitter, burnt, alcohol taste.

Looks like they have updated the label on this one. Good job, looks allot nicer now. Pours a very nice brown liquid with hints of red with a white foam on the top. Ive tried this many times before but I was suprised this time of how smokey it was, its some kind of cigarr taste. Also had tsstes of caramell, dark chocolate and nuts. However the beer doesnt feel as balanced as it could and the flavours doesnt fit together perfectly which drags the points down a bit.

Squatty 11.2 ounce bottle - $3.29 at Total Wine & More in Kennesaw, Georgia. It looks as though Maredsous has updated their labels. Good for them. Best Before: 06 2011. Close call! Appearance: Pours a chestnut-hued body with some reddish hints to it and a tall, though short-lived, light khaki-colored head. Smell: Blend of rich, dark malts layered in plenty of fruit notes: green apple, plum, poached figs, black cherry, even a generous splash of Cointreau. Taste: Flavorful, malty mixture of dark caramel, spiced brown sugar, cocoa, and a drop or two of milk stout. Mild sweetness that’s quickly tempered by a dose of dusty, earthy spices, punchy blend of fruit liqueurs, and slight bitterness. Drying, warming, even roasty finish. Oh, and it’s pretty crisp, too! Mouthfeel: Medium-plus body. Moderate carbonation. Drinkability: It’s tasty and enjoyable enough to hold my interest throughout each of the 11.2 ounces. Well, that was a fairly fine dubbel. I ought to be damned ashamed of myself for waiting nearly four years since the last one. Recommended.

Bottle - Pours a lovely brown with hints of brick red. Cherry and plum on the taste - bright flavor, with subtle caramel and a decent amount of carbonation. I couldn’t place the taste until I read another post with "astringent citrus" in it. That description nails it. Nice, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to order it.