La Fin Du Monde - Friday Beer O'Clock Selection 4-30-2010
First a note. I had this on Friday evening and it was so good, I took my time and relaxed with it a bit. Before I realized it, it was getting late and I was too comfortable to turn on the computer to write up a review. I guess that's a testament to the quality of this brew (or the 9% ABV).
Appearance
This one poured with a light clear golden color from the bottle, but once in the glass carbonation kicks into high until it settled into a hazy opaque yellow ochre and developed a beautiful thick full head 2-3 fingers. The head had long retention and the lacing blanketed the sides of the glass. (Note: be careful with the pour on this one or you'll easily end up breaching the rim)
Aroma:
Picking up a nice bouquet of bready aromas with sweet malts, light spices (clove) and some fruity / floral hits (apricot?) Aroma is big and inviting.
Taste:
We have a winner! Just as expected from the aromas, this is a delicious brew. Flavors are balanced across the tongue from front to back picking up the fruity and malt sweetness on the front, bready yeasts and spices in the middle and subtle hops on the back all blended and balanced nicely together.
Feel:
Body is full and has some weight to it, but is not filling. The high alcohol is evident, but overall feels velvety. It leaves a nice warmth much like a wine.
Drinkability:
Contrary to expectations of the high alcohol content, this is an easy drinking brew tempting you to indulge with great flavors and aroma.
Overall:
I really like this and put it at the top of my list up there with the Heather Froach. It reminds me of the Sam Adams Tripel, but better! BUT.. be careful with it. It is delicious and easy on the tongue, but at 9% ABV, it will put you to sleep. Take this one slow and enjoy it.
La Fin Du Monde - Tripel Fermentation
Brewed by Unibroue
Chambly (QUE) Canada
9% ABV
1 Pint. 9.4 FL. OZ.
