La Terrible
750 mL bottle poured into a chalice. Appearance: Pours a nearly black color, with slight reddish hints towards the edges. Head is medium-tan and doesn't last for too long, but leaves a healthy film. Smell: Subdued aroma of dark fruits like figs and some cherries. Taste: Rich dark fruits with some sugars as well. Not overly sweet, as there's a bit of tartness in there as well. Bready too. Mouthfeel: Extremely smooth, medium-bodied beer with some light (yet sometimes sharp) carbonation. Drinkability: Although very strong, the alcohol is very well-hidden. Judging by the bottle and the taste, you'd think that this was drawn from some dark well in some cave or castle! There's a nice mystery to it. Not as complex as some similar beers, but this still has a balanced and unique flavor. I prefer some of Unibroue's other Belgian strong dark ales, but I'm sure that I will get this one again.