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Style: Belgian Dark Strong Ale
ABV: 8.97%
Seasonal: One-time
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Date tasted: October 08, 2009
Color: Dark Gold
Aroma: 7 (25%)
Taste: 7 (25%)
Look: 7 (15%)
Drinkability: 7 (35%)
Overall: 7.0
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$5.99, 1 serving, 22 oz. bottles
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by Ale Asylum
8.0
Poured cloudy with a huge, off-white head in my pint glass. Good retention and nice blotchy lacing throughout.
Sweetness and fruit tartness up front on the nose. Definite spice there too; seems like clove. Has a minor reminder of a Hefe.
Sweet and slightly bready up front for the taste. Yeast, clove, and pepper in the finish that stay on the lips. Raisin or plum notes are present with a minor tartness that isn't as strong as the aroma.
Medium carbonation with a body that is a bit bigger. A fulling but enjoyable beer.
The tartness isn't a huge factor in this beer but adds a nice touch. The alcohol doesn't come through at all and helps to make this a very drinkable beer. Enjoy!