Maredsous 8

Brewed by Brouwerij Moortgat
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Breendonk-Puurs, Belgium

Bottle: Clear deep red colour, nice creamy head. Aroma of yeasty,caramel, citrus and flowers. Flavor is almost the same here, some nutty mouthfeelings was here too. Thin to medium body, and a thin to medium fruity finish.

Bottle; poured a translucent dark burgandy color with nice tan head with great retention that laced the glass. Aroma of sweet dark roast with fruity notes. Flavor was sweet dark roast malt, slight bitter and flavor hops. Medium carbonation, medium body....good beer!

Cork blew right out of the 750 bottle when the cage was removed. Hazy burgundy appearance with a large, dense, beige head and very good lacing. Yeasty, dark fruit, sweet malt aroma. Soft, almost lush, caramel malt taste; low keyed hop flavor; some woody/nutty traits. Rich, full bodied, moderately carbonated mouthfeel, alcohol that is well hidden, and a mildly spiced, long lasting finish. While maybe not as complex as the Westy 8, this one still has a lot going for it.

This is a beautiful pour. Dark brown with a big explosive head. Aroma is also delightful being full of dark fruit such as raisin. Earthiness is also present. Flavor is also fruity but with yeast and more alcohol than the ABV would indicate. Spices are quite noticeable and sugar appears late and seems to increase. A good beer all the way through.

Bière de couleur ambrée avec des reflets bourgognes, claire. Au service, elle présente un col moyen et vif qui réduit jusqu’à devenir une pellicule de bulle qui reste présente tout le long de la dégustation. Apparence impeccable, appétissante. Le parfum est avant tout malté et alcoolique, rappel le whisky. Il y a aussi le caramel, les fruits noirs et une pointe d’anis ou de girofle. Le goût est sucré, malté et alcoolique. Il y a bien les notes de caramel et d’épices. À la fin, il y a un délicat retour d’amertume. La bouche est liquoreuse, mais nette et pétillante. C’est un alliage qui rappel la complexité malté d’un spiritueux tout en gardant la fraîcheur de la bière. Superbe bière!

Pours a brownish copper color with a thin tan head. Aroma of merlot, chocolate, and a light fruit scent. Taste is very wine-like. Lots of grapes with a smooth caramelly body. The finish is a little dry. Nice level of carbonation and a very well balanced drink.

Pours murky brown with tan head. Grape/raisin aroma. Highly carbonated. Malty caramel flavor with some grape/raisin and a hint of coffee on the finish. A touch of alcohol in there too.

Bouillon, Belgium Bottled Malty and roasted, spices and caramel and long lasting taste