Abbaye des Rocs 1979 Brune
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs s.a.

Copenhagen 20/1 2020. 33 cl bottle from Ølhandleren in Give. “1979” written in rough white letters on black and purple background on the label.

Pours murky dark brown with a red hue. Dark fragments of yeast drifting around. Small white head which settles as thin rim of foam running along the side of the glass. No lacing.

Aroma is medium intense, dark and sweet with light sour notes. Lightly fermented dark fruits, brown sugar, toffee, marzipan, sweet alcohol. Light grainy sourness.

Medium carbonation. Medium thick, oily, tingling almost fizzy texture.

Flavor has a strong sweetness followed by a more moderate bitterness. Aftertaste is sweet with a light sour twist. Light boozy bite in the finish.

Satisfying Bruin with a strong sweetness partially balanced and a prominent presence of alcohol. But damn ugly!