Bornem Dubbel
Got this beer in a Belgian sampler pack that the Missus picked up for me. Poured it into a Chimay chalice. The beer poured a deep mahogany color, with a finger's worth of tan, creamy foam. The head receded after a moment down to a minimal sheet of bubbles. Little bits of lacing noted. The aroma was sweet and fairly subdued, with figs and raisins, a touch of citrus, yeasty esters, and sweet malts. A touch of alcohol and chalk was noted. The taste was very pleasant, smooth and sweet with a rum raisin flavor, sweet malts, sugar, floral hops, and ripe berries. Nice complexities. The beer had a nice, full feel to it, good carbonation, and disappeared from my glass much too quickly. Very enjoyable. I'm glad I was able to sample this beer in a variety pack. I'd easily buy it again if I found it on the shelf.