Poured into the St. Bernardus Chalice with a mid-dark brown body, a fantastic looking half-inch creamy, dense head with excellent lacing that fades to a stout-like, spotty and creamy film. Carbonation is very nice with miniscule bubbles making up the head. A damn good looking beer.
Lots of balance with malts and hops competing for the palate’s attention, but not as complex as it first appears. Actually a distinct lack of fruitiness, but some definite dark, dry and bitter highlights especially in the finish.
Solid example with less fruit than I was expecting, and more dry bitterness, but very drinkable. Real beer! Depth, character and taste. Not quite up to the hype, but that’s difficult; nonetheless a nice brew.