Brouwerij Van Steenberg
Lindenlaan, Ertvelde, Belgium
Independent (Distributed by SAB Miller)
Belgian Red Ale 10.5 % ABV Brown Glass Bottle 330 ml
$3.33(Canadian) At LCBO
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Another quick one from the archives. This one has held up beautifully and probably could age much longer. Flavours were bright and vibrant.
Onto the Tasting.
Dark hazy chestnut in colour. off tan head comprised of medium sized bubbles. Licorice, charred malt, turbinado sugar, whiskey, vanilla and oak. Sweet, sugary, malt, wood, oak, spice. Some maple, hints of citrus. Profile is similar to a rye whiskey, notes of chocolate, and smoky on the finish. Aeration is a burst of alcohol, smoky peaty, chocolate , and sweet turbinado sugar.
Impressions: Fail, So-so, Pass, Exceptional Cost: 5/6 PASS
Colour: 5/6 PASS
Beer Style: 5/6 PASS
Re-Order: 5/6 PASS
Experience: 5/6 PASS
Final Thoughts:
A big bold beer. The alcohol hits you late and does not detract from the flavours. A good food beer, But I would certainly drink this on it's own as well (just not too many...)
Cheers CJT
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