Edition 2004
Just purchased the other day from Chesapeake Wine Company for $7. They just brought them in as a new brew and didn't know edition 2005 was already out and aboot. Pours dark liquid, hazy caramel with a quick white head. Dissipated quickly to a sticky lace. Smelled of banana flavored malts with peppary yeast in the background. Tingly carbonation welcomes in a smooth and creamy malt flavor, punctuated by ginger and clove. Medium mouthfeel is complimented with a sticky malt after feel. ABV is ninja-like in its sneakiness. Very tasty and worth a few. **Update 12/15/04: Sampled over three different days at varying temperatures. The alcohol was still completely hidden. Lavish sugar coated brew. Mellowness of the flavors and yeast is what sets this apart from the other Unibroue offerings for me. Very nice. I need to purchase another for the beer cellar (crawlspace)**