Abtsolution Dark Belgian Ale Brewmasters Collaboration Brouwerij de Proef & New Glarus.
9% ABV, 18 IBU. DeProef Brouwerij, Lochristi, Belgium.
Burgundy toned, small head, opaque.
In the nose: raisins, dates, port wine, cherries. Sweet, fruity, balanced. Rich, malty, promising.
In the mouth: big, rich, vinous, viscous. Tanniny. Dark fruits, grapes, etc. Very much in the vein of the Belgian Quad. Sweetness matched by dark, rich fruit, modicum of hop bitterness. Terrifically tasty. Tons of raisin in this one...a raisin bomb!
We are thrilled to welcome Daniel Carey of New Glarus Brewing Company as our 11th annual partner in this series. In the true spirit of the project, we have created a beer based on the classic Belgian Abt style, with unique Wisconson contributions including Santiam and Chinook hops. To further highlight the Dairy State we've added lactos for extra mouthfeel and richness. The result is a dark ale from our use of French and American oak along with spicy hop notes. This ale is designed to drink now, but we believe will evolve beautifully over the next 1-2 years. Enjoy Abtsolution with roasted meats, rich cheese and of course, friends. Cheers!
Unfortunately, I think this bottle may be more than 2 years old, and it seems to have fallen off a bit. But it’s still a raisin bomb.
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