Borefts Turf Bock 2008
Brouwerij De Molen

Here is a Bock, utilizing the smoke impression from turf (peat), top-fermented, with a lot of living yeast in the bottle. The label design is more or less the same as Borefts non-peated Bock.

Here we go, with a hazy chestnut brown, a tremendous brown head, some wild carbonation and heavy lacing. Quite a dirty looking beer.

The aroma is very raw and slightly sharp. Next to the dryish, burned malt traits, peat is present in the distance (suggestions of whisky come to mind). Some sour fruity notes and maybe a hint of nutmeg make for a strange combination with the almost espresso-like character of the malt.

This (kind of awkward) combination is enhanced in the taste. It is actually quite difficult to drink this beer, mainly because the sourness is relatively strong and acidic, to the extent that it clashes somewhat with the sweeter side of the brew. Once the palate comes to rest, a more enjoyable, roasty bitterness arises and stays with you until the end. Virtually no caramel or hoppy notes to this beer, with in stead yeast being a main factor.

Mouthfeel is defined by some fizzy carbonation and a medium body.

Maybe it's me, but I'm thinking more stout than Bock with this one. A daring creation in any way though -- not for tender or purist souls.