Abbey Belgian Style Ale
I haven't had this brew for awhile so I figured I would re-visit it since I have become much better acquainted with true Belgian Abbey style beers. Appearance: It pours a dark caramel/brown color with 2 inches of off white head that takes a few minutes to dissipate and leaves a nice lacing on the glass. Smell: The aroma is dark fruit, caramelized fruit, dark malt and alcohol. There is some anise, clove and a slight orange smell. It strikes many of the same notes as a Belgian dubbel, though it doesn't seem to have the same yeast profile. Taste: Dominate flavors are dark caramel and fruit with a bit of brown sugar sweetness. There is a hint of earthy hops and a bit of spice, more anise comes through. The finish is sweet, fig and a bit of banana. This beer has a moderate carbonation and a medium/thick mouthfeel. Overall I enjoyed this beer quite a lot, it's not a true Belgian and it's not quite as strong or flavorful, however the flavors that are there are true to style.