This is a Belgian Strong Dark style ale from Abbaye Notre Dame de Scourmont in Belgium. This beer was tried along side of the other two styles of ale from Chimay. Jump over here for our tasting notes for the "red" and over here for our tasting notes for the "white."
These 12 ounce bottles were purchased together in a gift box (with accompanying glassware). My box was bought in December '05 and stored at 54F since that time and Adam's was purchased and consumed within a day. Could the length of time from purchase have influenced our reviews? Hm......
Have you tasted this beer? Let us know what you think. As a suggestion, try to keep the review as brief as possible for each of the following: appearance; smell; taste; mouthfeel; and drinkability.
Appearance
Adam: persistent carpet of foam, red garnet & amber in color
Bryan: dark with deep red hues; slowly fading dense head
Smell
Adam: delicate sweet belgian malt & yeast
Bryan: a bit of roasted malt
Taste
Adam: delicate, malt, yeast, fruit
Bryan: rich, well-rounded
Mouthfeel
Adam: well carbonated
Bryan: bordering on thick; but even throughout with just enough carbonation to enliven the palate
Drinkability
Adam: extremely, better as it gets warmer...to a point
Bryan: it is, but slowly enjoy it
Seconds?
Adam: yes, no question
Bryan: yes, but a few of these at 9% will end your night quicker than you might have expected
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