Thursday, August 2, 2007

Unibroue La Fin Du Monde: 28

Taste: 10 Finish: 10 Visual: 4 Aroma: 4
Total: 28

Hailing from Chambly, Canada is Unibroue's La Fin Du Monde. It means "The End of the World." The brew is triple fermented and bottle conditioned. It claims to be a complex brew that can replace white wine at dinner.

The pour is very fizzy with a large head. This is intentional. It has a cloudy, murky golden heading towards amber. It has a nice aroma of yeast, hops, and floral notes. Perhaps a bit of citrus.

It has a bit of a bite at the front of the tongue. It is smooth and a crisp in the middle. At the end is some nice citrus. In fact, the citrus lays on the tongue very nicely in the finish. Oh, and it is so smooth. I also get a bit of sweetness at the end sort of like candied flowers. Strange indeed. Wow, it is a very interesting and complex blending of flavors.

I think I could drink this all night. Well, except it's 9% alcohol. Would be great to start or finish a meal. I can't picture drinking it during. It's too complex on its own. It would really have to be paired with something specific.

Overall, a masterpiece of a beer. Something to savor and appreciate like an expensive wine. Not for mass consumption. If this is the end of the world, let it come!

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