Noire De Chambly / Chambly Noire
~12oz bottle poured into goblet. A--Very dark, nearly opaque, except at nadir of glass, where a red chestnut is observed. Tan head about 1/8 inch, quickly dissipated. S--Sweet, rich, tropical fruity, Belgian yeasty. Smells so good, that I cannot wait for it to warm a bit and have to dive right in to taste it. T--While cold, a slight bite to it, a little like tonic water. This detracts from the otherwise nice flavor profile. This bite subsides as it warms. Nevertheless, the flavors are weaker than the aroma suggested, although the fruit, yeast, and a hint of date are in there. Alcohols comes through a small amount. M--Very smooth carbonation released when swish a tiny bit in mouth. A litte more carbonation than I find ideal, but better than most.