Van Steenberge
Ertvelde, Belgium
8% abv
11.2oz bottle
The Global Beer website is worth a visit.
I reviewed this beer back in 2010 and thought it was ok to
good. This bottle does have a new label
since that last review of mine.
Appearance: dark brown body, as brown as my leather chair in
the background, deep mahogany highlights; a creamy 2 finger light tan head that
leaves plenty of lacing on the glass
Aroma: nothing special here; caramel and light toasted malts
Flavors: following the nose, dark caramel and light sweet
toasted malts; sweet raisins and fig; with a touch of hoppy bitterness on the
finish;
Mouthfeel: satin like feel and the fine effervescence adds
to the experience; light toasted malts; light-moderate sweet dark fruits;
medium body; easy to drink;
To the Point: nothing special overall but, damn I like;
pleasing to drink because of its simplicity; sometimes those double abbey ales
get too sweet and cloying;
For some reason this is an easy one to overlook. I have to admit that I forgot about this
ale. I think I’ll have to buy a couple
of four packs so I can enjoy this ale with a fine cigar.
Pair this with a cigar that has a coffee and earthy
profile. Tonight I am enjoying this one
with a Camacho 6/60 Triple Maduro Cigar.
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