Maudite
Poured from a 750 ml bottle into Duvel Tulip glass. Appearance: Hazy copper color. Looks the same color as an old penny. Big head during the pour that quickly fades to a floating rim. Smell: Dark fruits and breadyness. Smell's great while the head is still around but it quickly fades away with the head. I didn't detect the alcohol scent that many seem to. Taste: Very sweet dark fruits are most noticable. A little bit of that lip-puckering tangyness that you find with most Belgian darks. I think it has a plum taste to it that I've never got from a beer before. Finish is that nice bready yeast and a very little hint of alcohol. Mouthfeel: Highly carbonated. Crisp as opposed to smooth. Very dry. Drinkability: Well I'm going to finish off the rest of my 750, but this is something I think would best be shared with another person. It is a sipper for sure. Overall: This could easily be a staple "dinner beer". I think it would be great with many things, steak and baked chicken come to mind. I paired my second glass with some very sharp cheddar and it was great.