Unibroue 16

Formerly brewed at Unibroue (Sapporo)
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Chambly, Canada

Monster,sweet fruit ester aroma, like walking through a fresh fruit section at your local small grocery store, head not as big as most Belgians, Taste is all fruit ,with mango,pear, and apple dominant,hints of caramel backing, drys out in finish with a little carbonic bite,those bubbles aren’t coming out till they hit your tongue,not as smooth as others ,,almost tastes like a health shake

750 mL bottle. Pours cloudy orange with very large ivory head. The aroma has lots of yeasty notes, banana, spice, some wildflower honey, some candy sweetness. The flavor hits with a honeyish sweetness, then notes of white raisins, caramel, spicy yeast, and fresh wood. The finish is fruity and sweet, and leaves a clean aftertaste. There really isn’t much evidence of the alcohol, which makes it a dangerous brew. This is pretty good.

0.75 l bottle. Hazy brown color with creamy head. Sweetish, peppery, clovey and raisiny aroma with notes of cocoa. Sweet flavor with raisins, tart fruitiness, plum, cocoa, pepper, coriander and cristmas cookies. Long spicy finish.

Bottle. [ Thanks to Enjoyit ] Unclear medium orange amber color with a large, frothy, good lacing, fully lasting, beige head. Aroma is moderate to heavy fruity, moderate yeasty, light alcohol. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet with a average duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. (271007)

Orangey colour with significant off-white head. CItrus yeast aroma. Taste of the same, saison-like. Very drinkable, smooth and above-average mouthfeel. I like these anniversary editions, I find the yeast more palatable than the typical Unibroues. And it’s a pale. After cellaring for about nine months, perhaps the yeast has mellowed.

750ml caged & corked bottle. Pours a deep, very cloudy, orange/russet with gold highlights and a very thick, light, off-white, pillowy head. The head slowly fades to a thin, persistent layer of small, tight bubbles that resemble a swirl of clouds hovering over the beer. The aroma is very spicy and fruity: peppery with some cloves and fruit (maybe fig?). There is also a very subtle, but pleasant, acidity. And, of course, alcohol. The flavor starts luscious and complex: toffee and caramel, doughy yeast, seasonal spices, and fruit (subtle touch of banana?). The middle of the tongue finds a peppery bitterness combined with a very mild acidity - which balance out the lovely caramel and malt. The finish is complex and malty with a dash of spice and fruity hops. The beer is quite dry on the middle of the tongue and in the finish. The finish is also warming with alcohol. The mouthfeel is firmly carbonated and bubbly - which lends some levity - and it is medium in body. Overall, a gorgeous beer.

Bottle. Clear, dark copper color with a rose colored hue. Ivory head that holds well. Aroma almost reeks of bread dough. Some raisins, alcohol, spices and yeast are present on the aroma as well. Initially sweet then turning very dry. Dark fruit maltiness with a citrusy note to it. Very dry mid-palate through the finish.

Golden in color and a nice head. A tad more bitter than its former cousins. Very dry and nice malt and fruitiness.