Brasserie d’Achouffe McChouffe Belgian Strong Ale at 8.0% ABV
Pours cola brown with a fat finger of medium dense tan head diminishing gradually to a thin cap and moderate lacing. Nose is dark stone fruit, raisins, dark malt, brown sugar. Taste leads out with dark malt, giving way to medium bitterness, with peppery spiciness. Mouth feel is surprisingly light, with sustained lively carbonation and mild warming.
Very similar to the La Chouffe in hop character, body, and carbonation, with the major difference being the dark malt, as opposed to the light malt of the La Chouffe. These two beers are pretty much identical otherwise, with the fundamental difference being the choice between light and dark malt.
My 79th from the 2010 Edition of 1001 Beers, 75th by the 2013 Edition, or 81st overall.
7.5/10 #1001beers #ryansbooze ryansbooze.com
