Donker
Brouwerij Hof Ten Dormaal

De Belgiuminabox. En copa Grimbergen. Haciendo examen A1 CCA. Cerveza belga oscura correcta, sin nada desagradable pero tampoco nada especialmente destacable. Se disfruta pero no emociona

Bottle rested for a week+ and chilled at fridge. I prized the cap gently and 'Phooof!!' the cap almost jumped off. I feared a geezer, but nope - just be prepared in case your cap pops like mine did :)
L- Deep chestnut brown, quite hazy (sediment lifted and entered the pour near the end, much more was left on base of bottle). Pours with 2Cm pale tan fine-bubble head, still 5mm high 15-20mins later and almost all beer gone - impressive.
S- Distinctly malty, unusually so. That's the main notable smell I get... plus perhaps a hint of chocolate?
T- It's notably malty but also has a deep roasty edge to it too. I like it, it would be lovely as a slow-sipping winter warmer.
I've poured this straight from the fridge, I'd suggest this beer style/profile especially benefits from being warmed a bit more than that, as I'd expect the flavour to open up fast with a touch less chill on it.
F- Deep, quite pungent, There is an evident richness, but balanced by a toasty punch to it, and a just about clearly noticable 7.5% ABV.
O- Not all Belgian Belgian brunes work for me as well as this. The *style* risks veering into outright sweetness, in my experience, this one is *nothing* like that. The balance is really well crafted. Lovely beer, notable for it's unusually prominent malts yet great balance. Super-malty yet zero risk of any outright sweetness, that's something quite unusual in itself. I'd very happily drink this again.
Bought from BelgiumInABox (Antwerp) for delivery to me in London/UK. 330ml bottle.