New Belgium 1554 Enlightened Black Ale

bottle - Pours dark brown with a one finger tan head. The roast malt and yeast elements in the aroma immediately put me in mind of a Belgian stout. It’s a little lighter than most stouts, but the flavor continues with the roast malt, adds a hint of chocolate, and there’s a little bit of a fruity ester in there. Solid.

Bottle. Pours deep black with nice slight head. Chocolate malt to the nose, sweet chocolate roast on the tongue, a fine beer.

2008 Bottle - Smokey on the nose, malty chocolate, burnt bitterness on the end, this has a regular spot in my fridge...

smooth and chocolaty. A smidge smokey. I cant find anything wrong with this dark beer. Will buy/drink again and again and again.

On tap. Deep Brown, nearly black body. Surprisingly easy to drink - not bitter. My favorite New Belgium brew.

Dark dark brown with a quickly dissipating white head. Aroma of malt, figs, dates. Taste has a nice sweet maltiness, with hints of dark fruits and coffee. Slight lingering malt flavor. Not very complex, but very drinkable.

Coming from New Belgium Brewing Company i knew this Ale wasn’t going to be stellar, but I was slightly surprised. The color and appearance is beautiful, but very short lasting small head. Little carbonation, but delicious roasted flavor slightly dry at the end which i personally appreciate. Overall a tasty beer.

Pour: A deep mahogany with red hues. Two finger tan head with Belgium lacing on the glass Nose: Chocolate, roasted malt, hints of pine and hops Taste: A complexed, chocolate, toasted malt, hints of wheat, wheat, citrus, the finish is a bit acidic and dry. body Medium Overall: a very good beer with a good balance and character. Enjoyed