September 18, 2005 - #71 of 365
Brewer: Brasserie Rochefort (Rochefort, Belgium)
Beer: 10
Style: Abt
abv: 11.3%
Background: Bottle courtesy of my Dad.
Appearance: Pours deep brown—nearly black—with a large, rocky, tan head that stays there.
Aroma: Leather and plum/prune hit me first, then raisins, chocolate, candy sugar, and some brandy-like alcohol.
Flavor: Huge. The alcohol lets you know it’s there, but also lets the other flavors through unimpeded. Dark fruits and sweet chocolate are the most noticeable, but there is also some vanilla, oak, and lighter fruit. Incredible dry, raisiny finish. The alcohol is less noticeable as it warms, allowing everything else to come forward and mix perfectly.
Notes: Dances on the tongue like alliteration, in smooth and satisfying steps.
Rating: 4.6 out of 5
Beer: 10
Style: Abt
abv: 11.3%
Background: Bottle courtesy of my Dad.
Appearance: Pours deep brown—nearly black—with a large, rocky, tan head that stays there.
Aroma: Leather and plum/prune hit me first, then raisins, chocolate, candy sugar, and some brandy-like alcohol.
Flavor: Huge. The alcohol lets you know it’s there, but also lets the other flavors through unimpeded. Dark fruits and sweet chocolate are the most noticeable, but there is also some vanilla, oak, and lighter fruit. Incredible dry, raisiny finish. The alcohol is less noticeable as it warms, allowing everything else to come forward and mix perfectly.
Notes: Dances on the tongue like alliteration, in smooth and satisfying steps.
Rating: 4.6 out of 5
posted by Mr. Swiderski at 6:32 PM
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