August 19, 2005 - #41 of 365

Brewer: De Dolle Brouwers
Beer: Oerbier
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
abv: 9%

Background: Bottle from Once Upon a Vine in Richmond.

Appearance: Murky brown with a huge pearl head and tons of lacing.

Aroma: Very spicy, like a Christmas cake. Ginger, leather, club soda, brown sugar.

Flavor: Nice spices in the flavor, with some alcohol and a little funk.

Notes: Lots of carbonation. Decent Belgian.

Rating: 3.8 out of 5