Unibroue 16
I wanted something special for my 350th review. Unibroue has been one of my favorites since I first started to discover good beer, so it's fitting to review this one now. This review is dedicated to Michael Jackson. 16 pours a dark amber hue with a large frothy tan head. Looks great in my La Fin glass. Smells of orange peel, coriander - quite spicy. The mouthfeel is maybe the highlight of this brew. Smooth and velvety, much substance. Tastes an awful lot like the 15, IMO - very sweet. Somewhere between La Fin and Don De Dieu. Quite yeasty, has the familiar Unibroue flavor. Nice kick (of course) and alcohol does not detract from the flavor. I'm suprised that the 16 is so similar to the 15 (I'll have to compare, as we still have some 15 available around here). I think the 11 is still my favorite of their annuals, but I've really enjoyed almost every one. Long live Unibroue!