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Brew Review #48

Huyghe Delirium Noël

Belgian Strong Dark Ale

Huyghe, Melle, East Flanders, Belgium

I RATE THIS BEER: 84

RELEASE: November // THE ABV. 10.0% | IBU’s. ? // THE NOSE: Rose, Hibiscus, Musk, Lemon Sorbet, Blackcurrant Juice, Watermelon Nerds Candy, Meringue // THE TASTE: Licorice, Lime Juice, Wormwood, Juniper Berry, White Pepper // THE BOTTOMLINE: This snowy season version of Belgium’s infamous year round Elephant stomper Delirium Tremens, has a pretty floral nose, is tart and tight on the palate and packs a quick thermal blast of flamethrower heat as it waves goodbye. The kink in the chain of this otherwise enjoyable experience is that everything happens at lightspeed, you get a blitz of yummy flavors, warmth, then nothing except the buzz of flatlining alcohol burn. Fun, but only while it lasts. // THE BACKBONE: ? // PRICE POINT: $5 | 1x 11.2oz bottle //

Food Pairings:

Rabbit Coq Au Vin Cherry Pie Cherry Clafoutis