Maudite
Poured from a brown bottle with a flying canoe on the label. A: Cloudy cinnamon. Poured with about a finger of fluffy head. Good lacing. S: Candied cherries. Yeast. Some smoke. A hint of alcohol. Somethings bringing to mind an herbal presence that I can't quite put my finger on. As it progresses the smoke seems to become more noticeable. Develops more of a dry brown sugar aspect. T: Wow that's nice. Candied fruits. Cherry. Pears in syrup. Hints of citrus. Rasins. Progresses to smoked hickory. Earthy. Some salt. Finishes with some pepper on the sides of the tongue and has some fleeting glimpses at sour touches. Aftertaste is mildly spicy and lingers without being overpowering. M: Big bodied. Coating and creamy. Very smooth indeed. Hardly notice the carbonation. Ends with some dry touches, but not dry. Overall: Not sure I can say enough on this one. I really enjoyed this beer. Just about everything I've had from Unibroue seems to be outstanding. The smell and flavor really harmonize in this beer. I think it's that synergy that make this stand out.