Brasserie d'Achouffe
N'Ice Chouffe
Belgian Strong Ale (Dark)
10% ABV
JT Score: 85/100
I had this one on tap in what I believe was a 40ml pour...see glass in picture. The pour had a decent amount of head, 1 to 2 fingers, that settled in a moderate amount of time. The nose was quite malty with a caramelized nut scent. I didn't pick up a lot of spice which is what I expected from this type of seasonal ale. The taste was good, bu nothing exceptional too me. I feel this was kind of a standard dark Belgian style ale, and I am not sure what all the hype is about (from what I read on other sites). The malty tones were dominant in this fairly carbonated brew. Aftertaste was mild and decent, but again, I feel this was just a good, not great Belgian. Compared to La'Chouffe, I would drink La'Chouffe over this every time. Still,...I wouldn't kick her out of bed...
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