1554 Enlightened Black Ale
12oz brown bottle, clearly dated best by December 16, 2005. Thanks to AKSmokedPorter for the chance to try this one. Pours into my chalice a nice black color, with a smallish (for a Belgian, anyways) light brown head. Very powerful smelling, spicey phenolics, chocolate, and coffee. Slightly sour, nice sweet chocolate undertones. Bits of spice float in and out. Little hop presence. Mouthfeel is a touch grainy and rough but not really worth complaining about. Easy drinking here. Glad I got the chance to try it.