Unibroue Maudite

Brewed by Unibroue (Sapporo)
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Chambly, Canada

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

Do not get me wrong I enjoyed drinking this, but I have to admit I was expecting more and was somewhat disappointed. Pours a really nice cloudy, hazy off color orange, with a small ring of froth around the edges. This is definitely one to let warm up before you drink it, otherwise you will get nothing out of it. Has a slightly wet, doughy, wet cardboard taste if you do not. Otherwise, lots of cherries and plums, very doughy, with some hints of ginger and cinamon in the aftertaste. Slightly sweet but not enough to be annoying. A very calming beer, that is nice to sit out on the patio and relax with.

UPDATED: JUL 28, 2007 Nice orangish-amber color with a quickly dissapating light light tan head. Somewhat of a citrus-like aroma-maybe ginger as well? Palate has very low viscosity and isnt as thick as the other 2 unibroue’s ive had. There is notable carbonation-similar to trois pistoles. The flavor matches its aroma--not too strong, but you really have to work to pick out the mild hints. Finish is pretty smooth, without much of an aftertaste. 8% Ethanol is hid quite well.(8/4/8/4/16 4.0)------- 7/28/07-------& ounce bottle. Aroma is fruity, pineapple-like, estery one which is typical of the Unibroue yeast strain. There is a moderate spiciness present in the aroma. A few sweet hints are also detected retronasally. Moderately hazy amber-copper body present with a large, frothy, creamy off-white head present. It leaves some nice lacing. Spritzy, carbonated start which seems a little lacking flavorwise. The middle has plenty of roasted malts going on with a touch of yeast’s fruity esters. Pineapple. Finishes a bit spicy and has a nice, warming sensation. I don’t know, the flavor on this seems more subdued that I would care for. Above rating is for the re-rate.

Beer pours dark brown to red with a huge white head. The aroma is classic Belgian with some yeast, malt and candi sugar mixed in with dark fruits. Smells great. The flavor is more classic Belgian with sweet malt and fruit, mainly plums being very evident. The beer has a medium mouthfeel and is very drinkable. I drank it as part of a beer and cheese tasting. It paired very well with the Mozzarella Company’s Deep Ellum Blue Cheese.

Great ruby brown color and a nice malty, yeasty, spicy aroma. The flavor was fairly sweet and there was no presence of hops. Impressive Belgian style brew from Quebec, I couldn’t distinguish it from the Belgian Strong Ales I’ve had. Alcohol was well hidden and the flavor was spicey. Head was solid and sustained itself throughout.

Amber of color with a beige head. An aroma of spice, sweets, prunes, raisins and yeast. A flavor of spice, sweets, prunes an raisins.

A demonic, murky red body with a lasting white/tan head gave off an aroma of grapes and dark fruits, although said aroma was light. I drank this right after the AleSmith Horny Devil, and the key difference was the tart effect La Maudite had on the tongue. Otherwise, belgian sugars dominate the palate, along with earthy notes. Kind of thin-bodied, though. And, btw, the same fruit fly that landed in my Horny Devil also gave this one a try!

Unibroue makes the best beers at stronger alcohol levels and this one is no exception. I really enjoyed the balance here and the murky brown appearance. Spicy notes and malt character abounds. Fantastic.

Bottle... Poured a dark burgundy/brown with a white head. Aroma was a little tart with fruit and spiced malts. Lots of carbonation on the palate. Fruity flavors with smoked, dark malts, jelly or jam and maybe cloves. A little metallic character and a slight alcohol burn in the finish.