Abbey Ale
A very disappointing beverage. Can't understand the decent ratings. My bottle was very dissatisfying. The color was dark red upon pouring, and the smell of over-ripe fruits emerged. I figured this might not be the special ale I had hoped for and , like a sour wine that is easily identifiable as soon as it fills the glass, I was right. This beer neither smelled, looked, or taste up to standards--which perhaps explains its price. Some strong American porters have a sourness like this beer...but this is supposed to be an Abbey-like dubbel. Could have fooled me...it tastes like one of those small shriveled grapes you sometimes find on a bunch, accomapnied by a sick, dirty scent. I can say the carbonation was on and the ABV was proper. Some of the poorer reviews are accurate, but still too polite. Not worth buying again.