Unibroue Ce n'est Pas La Fin du Monde Belgian-style IPA

Unibroue Ce n'est Pas La Fin du Monde Belgian-style IPA.

9.5 %ABV, 50 IBU. Brasserie Unibroue, Chambly, Quebec, Cananda. 

Clear, amber/golden-hued, slim white head. 

In the nose: Funky/fruity/ Belgian yeast esters at work. Kiss of bubblegum, twist of citrus. Earthy Belgian malt flavors pop up. 

In the mouth: Warm on the tongue. Citrus hops flavors flood the palate, just a little bit juicy. Some spice going on, tickling the senses. Wonderfully complex, this Belgian IPA. It's got all the goods. I thought that the style had gone extinct, and I'm glad that Unibroue resurrected it, if only in the sampler pack. 

When I say "funky", does that mean sour? Not necessarily, just ...weird. It's a combination of things that can't be categorized, an amalgamation without discernible features. If you know what I mean. And I'm not entirely sure that I do. It's almost inexpressible, but I'll keep trying. 

Houblonnée à souhait, cette bière dorée alliant la complexité d’une bière triple belge à la puissance des IPA du Nouveau Monde se situe au confluent de deux cultures.

À l’image de nos ancêtres français explorant l’intérieur du continent à la recherche de nouveaux territoires, à votre tour maintenant d’explorer. 

OR: This deliciously hoppy golden ale combines the complexity of a Belgian tripel with the power of New World IPAs. It’s cultural fusion at its best.

Just like the French voyageurs who explored the interior of the continent in search of new horizons, now it’s your turn to embark on an adventure. HOPS: Galaxy, Willamette, Cascade and Simcoe