Unibroue La Résolution (2014) – Spice / Herb / Vegetable at 10% ABV (C$8.96 at NLC Stavanger, 750 ml, packaged on 18-Sep-2014, acquired 23-Oct-2014, reviewed 18-Jan-2022)
Appearance: slightly hazy deep brown with a short loose light tan head diminishing rapidly to nothing, no lacing. (3/5) Aroma: winter spices, caramel/toffee malt, boozy dark fruit. (9/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, mild bitter, moderate spice. (8/10) Palate: medium slightly syrupy body, moderate carbonation, lingering boozy finish. (4/5)
It’s been so long since I had an actual gusher, this one caught me a bit by surprise – but gush this one did, leaping out to meet me like a long-lost friend. Which, I guess, it sort of was? I mean, after serving a two-year house arrest sentence (so far), I can understand how this was so desperately happy to be out of the bottle after more than seven years. It’s actually pretty similar to the 2015 vintage I reviewed almost two years ago, when we thought this bullshit was going to be short-lived, and I blithely joked about the collapse of civilization. That didn’t age well, did it? All things considered, though, I think I deserve credit for waiting so long to drink this one. Oh, right, the beer: ummm… I dunno – continuing to lose a little structure with age, but still smells and tastes pretty great? Sure, let’s go with that, says the old guy… ladies… (16/20)
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