Abbaye De Saint Bon-Chien
First had: 750ml bottle at the Belgian Cafe, Philly, PA, at the recommendation of the brewer. Had a 2006 batch in 2010, and a 2008 batch in 2011 at Ebenezer's Pub in Lovell, ME. The following applies to the 2006, which was definitely the better of the two: Dark amber color with a moderately foamy head. Very tart aroma, with the smell of winy fruits taking over. Taste of winy grapes, dry fruits, earthy undertones. Medium body, rich, but not too syrupy. Moderate carbonation. Very tasty and drinkable, though hard to find, and a bit pricey. The 2008 batch was much more sour and somewhat metallic. Not quite as good.