Country of Origin: Belgium
Price comparison: About $3.00 USD more per twelve-ounces than the standard American macrobrew.
Alcohol percentage by volume: 6.7%.
Cute bottle/label? 750 ml brown glass, corked and caged, with a dignified blue and white label. The bottle I got has English labeling ("Grotten Brown" is the name on it).
Appearance: Dark brown, like cola, with a thick beige foam that dissapated to a scattering of lace islands.
Scent: Sweet fruitiness: bananas, raisins, cloves, and some citrus and malt.
Flavor: Bitter and yeasty, with a mild funkiness and not enough hops to balance it. A light caramel feel to the finish.
Impressions: It was Belgian, which made it more interesting and slightly higher-octane than domestic brews almost by definition, but it was also one of the less miraculous Belgians I've had.
Will I buy this beer again? I've had better for the price. Not bad, worth a try once, but I'm ready to move on.
Rating:
3½ out of 5 cute beer glasses
Reviewed: December 11, 2004
