7.5% abv
1pt 9.4oz bottle
$12.99
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Chico, California, USA
“A collaboration between Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and the monks at the Abbey of New Clairvaux…”
Appearance: caramel brown body with a fine fluffy tan head that has some good staying power.
Aroma: fairly light with sweet malty notes and a touch of dark dried fruits. The bottle says, “The aroma is heady and layered mix of fruit and spice with hints of clove and black pepper …” No spices to me. Maybe when the ale warms up?
Flavors: Nice malty character without being overly sweet. The dark dried fruits follow. Not complex nor does it have that wow factor but, it is a very pleasing Abbey Ale to drink.
Mouthfeel: light in body, fine fizzy carbonation, a touch of dried fruit lingering on the palate. I expected more.
My Strength Rating: 2.5 – nice mild Abbey Dubbel Ale.
I had a bit of a problem opening this bottle. As you can see the cork broke off.
The cork did not want to come out so I had to use a wrench to get it out and that did not work. I had to use a wrench before on other beer bottles that had corks in them.
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