Unibroue La Résolution (2015) Spice / Herb / Vegetable at 10% ABV (C$12.99 at Quarry Park Calgary Co-Op, 750 ml, bottle date 25-Aug-2015, reviewed 5-Jan-2016)
Appearance: clear deep brown with one fat finger of dense light tan head, good retention and spotty lacing. (4/5) Aroma: winter spices, caramel/toffee malt, boozy dark fruit. (9/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, mild bitter, moderate spiciness. (8/10) Palate: medium-full, lively to moderate carbonation, lingering boozy finish. (5/5)
Very similar to last year’s vintage, and my impressions remain pretty much the same: very nearly up there with some of the big Belgian quads, with an ABV that is definitely present, but not overwhelming, while the enthusiastic spices and carbonation balance it out nicely. Big, bombastic, and enthusiastic. I remain convinced this will cellar very well indeed, and I now have a 2014 and a 2015 in storage – I’m thinking a three-year vertical might have to happen next year. (17/20)
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