Microbrasserie Charlevoix Dominus Vobiscum Hibernus – Belgian Strong Dark Ale at 10% ABV | 10 IBU (C$15.41 at Beer Club Offering #12, 750 ml, packaged on 21-Mar-2014, best before 21-Mar-2019, acquired 11-Oct-2014, reviewed 1-Nov-2021)
Appearance: clear cola red with two fingers of rocky beige head, excellent retention and heavy well-defined lacing. (5/5) Aroma: complex, candi sugar, dates, vinous grapes and red berries, banana, caramel, mild spice, faint earthy funk. (7/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, low bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate-lively carbonation, slightly sticky warming finish. (4/5)
We’re now more than 7 years in the bottle, and over a year since my review of my second-last one of these. It’s still pretty good, but there’s a hint of an almost mildewy earthy funk that wasn’t present last time. Fair to say at this point, it’s past its peak and on a downward slide. (15/20)
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