Maredsous 8

12 oz bottle. Pours a clear brown body with a very small tight bubbled head that faded very quickly to a wispy partial film. The nose is big fruity maltiness with a touch of yeast, light chocolate, a slight note of cooked veggies, and some huskiness. The flavor is fairly sweet with a lot of fig and dark fruits up front. The finish is somewhat nutty and husky with a slight tinge of alcohol late. A fair amount of yeast character, some light coffee and cocoa powder. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with lots of fizzy spritzy carbonation. Fairl decent, but not something that I’d seek out or even buy at all again.

Small bottle from Pix Patisserie in Portland, OR--Poured a deep, dark chestnut body with hints of shimmering amber in the light. Pointed soft creamy beige-tan head than congregated more in the center of the glass. Beautiful nutty, sweet, dry, candied nose and taste. Each sip unveiled a new ring of complexity. This is a wonderful beer to say the least--a dessert unto itself.

Originally shared a large bottle with a friend. Now, strictly out of the 11+oz bottles. Would like to try tap. Strong flavor. Starts with a bit of fruit, ends very nutty and malty.

Bottle shared by Crosling, thanks man. Poured a deep hazelnut brown color with a thick, pillowy off-white head that left nice rings of lacing. Aroma of toasty, bready malts with some light caramel and hints of plum, grape, and fig. Lightly fruity entry with hints of plum and moderate bready caramel. Finish seems a bit off with a weird ashy flavor masking a nice dry nuttiness. Full on the palate, but seems a bit over-carbonated.

(Half-pint on tap at Opal Devine’s in Austin on August 23, 2008) Dark, dark, deep mahogany with a nice white head. Aroma is sour and… mmm, yum… Flavor is dark, but harshly sour. Musky (in a good way). I like! No real aftertaste. You can really only detect a trace of alcohol on the palate. Honestly, there’s something delectable about it.