Date: April 9, 2011
Paired With: No Food
Bottle Description: A dark, robust abbey ale brewed by master craftsmen in the classic Belgian "dubbel" style. Rich and malty, with notes of port, raisins and black chocolate on the palate, and a yeasty, fruity and slightly smoky bouquet. Bottle-conditioned, it will mature in bottle, becoming softer and smoother. Best stored, and served, at 45-55 F.
ABV: 7.5%
Origin: Brewery Du Bocq / Oud-Turnhout, Belgium
Review: After being on a respite from beer for the past 11 days, I was so thirsty that even Budweiser might have tasted good. No, wait, I said 11 days, not 11 years ... in prison. However, after a long, hard work week, I was in the mood for a full-bodied, full-flavored ale, and this Abbey Brown hit it out of the park. My first impression was tasting a nutty flavor, and it really seemed like a beer that you could chew on. It took me a minute to figure out what the bouquet reminded me of, but then it hit me - a Nestle Chunky bar. I'm a big fan of Belgians, especially the dubbels, and this one was a great representation. It was a terrific pour, with a rich, creamy head, and the anticipation that built while waiting for it to settle was not met with disappointment. My first taste of this beer was a pleasure, and I'll be looking to re-stock this bottle over and over.
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