jahughey (65), Franklin, Indiana, USA Sep 5, 2005 Tight, typically-Belgian head, vinous, estery, plum/caramel maltiness, appropriate alcohol nose. Very nice monks ale. Astonishingly, their 10 might even be as drinkable and is definitely more complex. As a Belgian fanatic, I prefer the more phenolic (banana/clove) yeast aromas of Chimay, but this is a terrific cloister ale.
sm89walt (200), Norwich, Norfolk, England Jan 5, 2009 33cl bottle. A murky, reddened mahogany coloured Trappist with obvious sediment and a bubbly, quickly dissipating head. Plummy, red berry aromas with a background of alcohol. Dried fruit aromas with a bready quality amidst plenty of red berry notes and a noticeable alcohol content.. The finish gives a lasting sweetness with a whiskey-like bitterness. A light and sparkling palatte texture with a warming feeling in the throat. WakeandBake (190), Greenville, Michigan, USA Jan 4, 2009 Bottle.A muddy brown color pour with lively carbonation and a two finger offwhite head.Aroma of wine grapes,cherries apples and oaky vanilla.Flavor is dry and fruity at the start,as it warms you get more of the sweet side of the malt,some brown sugar and a touch of peppery spice.A crisp mouthfeel. Very good ! arrogantb (41), Denver, Colorado, USA Jan 4, 2009 12oz bottle, nice turbid and cloudy brown color with a puffy head,. Smells malty, some spice but not much. The taste is unlike almost any other beer I have had, so strange. Gummy, spicy, malts, Dr. Pepper. Quite different but I’m not sure its my thing. The alcohol is well hidden which makes it quite easy to make it through the glass.
Serving type: bottle
Reviewed on: 01-04-2009 03:49:06 coyotehunter (99), , Michigan, USA Jan 3, 2009 Sweet malty aroma, pours a coppery brown with a tall river-pollution looking head. Im thinking this one has been filtered through a chain link fence. Lots of particulates in there. Slighty fruity flavor with notes of dark fruits and lighter fruits such as apricots, figs, prunes and some peach. Mild hints of spice like nutmeg and perhaps coriander.
Finishes well with a slightly sticky palate. pretty good Belgian. HonkeyBra (614), Lemont, Illinois, USA Dec 31, 2008 Pours a nice deep brown with a creamy, tan head. Some floaties in there. Roasty, sweet malt nose. Some yeast, some chocolate powder, some fruit. Flavor is complex and fruity, lots of dried and dark fruits, and great belgian yeast character. Creamy, well-carbonated palate. A bit of spice in the finish. Alcohol is not detectable and its very drinkable for 9%.
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