effervescent refractions

After seeing this one in many refrigerators I decided to find out what was hiding inside this white and oddly-shaped bottle. As I poured it into my Rochefort glass I noticed the rubicund liquid mysteriously sinking into a tenebrous abyss. The gloomy body is indeed dark but also translucent in the light - putting aside the occasional flake of yeast. The creamy head is thin but persisted until my glass was empty. Sweet malts emerge as soon as you remove the cap and the pour releases a fragrant blend of dense chocolate, coffee, molasses, caramel and dark chestnut honey. Dark fruits remind of the classic trappist aroma: figs, plums, red grapes and a certain creamy quality. As the beer warms alcohol tones begin to appear. The first sip is bewildering and almost feels excessively sweet. However, as you acclimate to the dark sugars the complexity of this brew shines clearly. Surprising strawberries and blueberries appear; plum, licorice, anise and light herbs continue their ascent while the rich chocolate character develops with the heavier malt flavors. An extraordinary combination that was utterly stupefying to me. Mint, bitter dark chocolate and coffee mark the finishing note as alcohol warms your stomach. In the winter it is a great evening snack for any epicurean, but I must recommend drinking it no colder than 10°C.