Brouwerij Dilewyns Vicaris Winter 2012 Belgian Dark Strong Ale at 10% ABV ($5.29 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 330ml, best before 21-Sep-2015)
Pours opaque deep amber with a fat finger of light tan head excellent retention patchy lacing. (4/5) Nose is liquorice, dark boozy fruits, brown sugar, toffee, spices. (8/10) Taste is moderately strong sweet, mild bitter. (8/10) Medium to full body, prickly to moderate sustained carbonation, and a mildly spicy boozy finish. (5/5)
Excellent BDSA with well-behaved warming from the spices and the high ABV. Seems to have aged rather nicely, with mellow flavours. A nice winter evening sipper. (16/20)
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