Achel 8 Bruin

Brewed by Brouwerij der Trappistenabdij De Achelse Kluis
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Hamont-Achel, Belgium

Bottle. Pours dark brown in color with slightly large head. Had a sweet maltly aroma. A malty caramely flavor. I really enjoyed this.

Explosive tan sponge of a head settles to form a foam volcano, complete with slopes and a circular caldera. Beneath the surface is a dangerous dark brown/ruby brew spotted with chunks of yeast. Alcohol and yeast in the nose. Candi sugar and dark fruits, also. Flavor adds some rich malt. Full, balanced body. I expexted more from achel. This is good, but too simple for a belgian strong.

Deep, deep brown. Notes of dried fruit on the aroma. Smooth, smooth silky smooth palate. Sweet malty tastes dancing a complex dance on my tougne.

dark broody trappist, complex, dark, powerful flavour. overall a very good example of trappist brewing

deep amber/brown body with a sizable tan head. Fruity aroma, with a hint of alcohol. Falvor of sweet plums, quickly giving way to a slightly dry, bitter finish. Creamy body went down smooth, and left a great feeling in my mouth. Well the above description fits any number of belgian ales, this one seems to have a little something extra, and its not just the Trappist sticker. A real quality brew.

Deep brown body, tall and lasting beige head. Smells of dark fruit and licorice; some alcohol is also perceived at first. Taste is sweet, with caramel, burnt sugar and raisins, balanced by a late bitterness. Very smooth and creamy mouthfeel.

Mmmm.. What a wonderful beer this is!! Pours a dark ruby / mahogany into the glass with a off-white head that dissipates rather quickly but clings to the glass throughout drinking producing a beautiful lacing down the glass. Aroma of fruits, mainly raisins and prunes but with a hint of apples. Malt and fruit in taste with a hint of alcohol (the alcohol is well concealed in this one). Must get some more of this!! Absolutely wonderful!!

Poured dark copper into snifter. Initial active carbonation quickly dissipates to cling to the rim. Raisins and date aromas. Very interesting body - light to medium to full. More raisins and dates to a long trappist malt finish. Quite nice.