Edition 2004
Appearance: Orange side of gold, with a nice thick haze. Brief 1/4 inch head, no real lacing, and low viscosity. Aroma: Sweet citrus notes, backed up by malt, yeast, raisins and apricots. Honey, lemongrass and kiwi give this a predominantly sweet finish. Taste: Orange, honey, malt, with a slightly distracting booze finish. Definitely not as balanced as other Unibroue offerings. Very little yeast, and the lack of a heavy body to this beer maintains a light, fruity finish. Lemongrass notes subside and sourdough malts develop a little as it warms. Mouthfeel: Fizzy, but mellow - smooth despite the booze. No real aftertaste. Drinkable: I wouldn't buy it again, but would happily let others offer me a bottle or a glass. I feel like Fin Du Monde, Trois Pistoles and Maudite are better balanced and a better price. The interesting sweet malt flavor does warrant sampling.