Country of Origin: Belgium
Price comparison: About twice the price of everyday beer.
Alcohol percentage by volume: 8%
Cute bottle/label? 11.2 ounce brown glass with an understated earth-toned label.
Appearance: Cloudy yellow with a thick white head and sticky lace.
Scent: A mixture of wildflowers and assorted sweet fruits, with some reminiscence of brandy.
Flavor: I was very much reminded of banana walnut pancakes, with the whole maple syrup/butter experience and maybe even a café au lait. The finish did have a slight yeasty bitterness.
Impressions: The pancake thing is just really odd when it's not breakfast-time. Also, the carbonation was a bit sharp. But overall, it was a really nice Trappist.
Will I buy this beer again? Not the best buy, but very good Trappist Belgian. The slender little bottles would be nice to serve out cold at a less formal cocktail party, and the flavor would pair well with cheeses and cold canapés.
Rating:
4 out of 5 cute beer glasses
Reviewed: August 18, 2004
