Don de Dieu
For once, I must say that the BA gurus were slightly off; I took the glassware advice of an oversize wineglass for this selection & Im afraid it killed the head a bit. That aside, it does lace quite nicely & the steady stream of bubbles in pearl necklace patterns shooting up to meet their brethren at the top is mesmerizing. The liquid is a hazy, honey-colored nectar &, when paired with the aforementioned descriptors, more than makes up for the anemic head. The next time I have this beer Ill be sure to pour it into a slightly smaller vessel. Perhaps a score upgrade will be in order. Cider, sour cherry, yeast, lavender & a definite alcohol aroma fill the nose setting up what could be a potentially kick-ass quaffing experience. Before even discussing taste, I cant help but notice the texture; creamy/feathery on the tongue, so much so that I thought it had evaporated rather than been swallowed. By the time I was able to get over this strange but lovely sensation I was struck by a sour/bitter aftertaste that seemed to owe more to malt than hops. Just ever so slightly unpleasant on this count. Subsequent sips reveal a malt/spice interplay which is interrupted every so often by a faint sweetness (apple-like in nature). As previously noted, I ADORE the way this feels in my mouth. Creamy but light, active but not overly-carbonated. Outstanding in this area; amongst the best Ive had. Although its on the strong side (durrr, its a Belgian-style!) Don de Dieu is scary drinkable. Be careful or you could have trouble speaking English by the end of the night, let alone French!