Lupulin Libations

The name says it all.

Lupulin glands are the tiny little yellow pockets of goodness in a hop cone that contain some essential ingredients for aroma and flavor in beer.

A libation is an alcoholic beverage, and of course beer fits into that category.

Lupulin Libations is dedicated to everything beer. I offer you a chance to have an experience with beer through my organized tasting sessions.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Beer Brief #46 - Noir de Dottignies


Brewery - Brouwerij de Ranke, Wevelgem, West Flanders, Belgium

Beer - Noir de Dottignies

Style - Belgian Strong Dark Ale

ABV - 9%

Color - Dark brown and definite ruby when held to light with a light tan head

Aroma - Prunes, figs, berries, toffee, dark chocolate, hint of coffee

Flavor - Plums, raisins, bit of brown sugar, chocolate, dark roast coffee beans, surprising bitterness (in a good way: not overpowering, but very balancing)

Verdict - This is a very delectable strong dark ale unlike any I've had before from Belgium. The wonderful sweet fruit characteristics are there like I would expect, but the pleasant roastiness and balancing bitterness make this unique, I think.

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