Corsendonk Pater (Abbey Brown Ale)

Brewed by Du Bocq
Style: Abbey Dubbel
Purnode-Yvoir, Belgium

Black as midnight, majestic crimson purple when held to the light--intimidating and full-bodied with a half-inch white head resting evenly... grape and raisin scents are strong... chocolate and coffee as well--complex and bold... effervescent, lively and smooth... moves quickly through the mouth, yet leaves easily... easy-drinking and dangerous... a confident yet well-mannered taste of light hops, soft smoke and fruitiness that plays on the tongue, with flirty sourness at its finish... I was pleased to pair my second glass with a cigar (quite versatile) and though the weather is on the chilly side, the backbone of this ale stiffens the will... impressive.

This is a beautiful looking beer. Dark brown with an off white head. Heavy carbonation with yeasty notes. Could not taste chocolate. This is a beer you savor instead of session with. Sweet aftertaste that lingers.

330 ml bottle. nice dark brown colour. creme head. very tastefull. I love these abbey dubbles.

excellent brew. Superb palate and drinkability. Smooth and darker flavor than actual hue. I loved this ber.

Pours rather dark, but not fully dark. A medium rich beer with fruity flavor, some malt and chocolate. A bit short and fresh, but not too bad for a double.

Brown bottle, 33 cl, best before 02/06/07, via Importations Privées Bièropholie, savoured on May 9 2008; eye: ruby, clear, good effervescence, creamy tan head that remains, light lacing; nose: yeast, caramelized malt, light fruity; mouth: creamy, yeast, caramelized malt, light fruity, light alcohol presence, a bit of pepper, finale in yeast with a good support of malt, lightly sweet, slightly bitter, medium body, lightly oily, average carbonation; overall: nice surprise FRANÇAIS Bouteille brune, 33 cl, meilleure avant 02/06/07, via Importations Privées Bièropholie, savourée le 9 mai 2008; œil : rubis, claire, bonne effervescence, mousse crémeuse fauve qui se maintient, légère dentelle; nez : levure, malt caramélisé, léger fruité; bouche : crémeuse, levure, malt caramélisé, léger fruitée, légère présence d’alcool, un p’tit peu de poivre, finale en levure avec un très bon support de malt caramélisé, légèrement sucrée, très légèrement amère, corps moyen, légèrement huileuse, carbonatation moyenne; en résumé : belle surprise

Yeast and chocolate on the nose, with some dark fruits, smells like a typical dubbel with maybe a little more chocolate. Big brown color with a densely packed large head with moderate staying power. Chocolate and yeast up front with a really nice finish of hops, dark chocolate, smoke, caramel and cherry. The middle is thin but this is a very good dubbel indeed.

I usually don’t like dubbels, But this was pretty good. Not too cloying or giving me the acid reflux. When cooler than room temp (in Panama) it has an amazing taste with the carmel toffee notes and a bunch of other things that only good Belgium beer provides. Available in Panama, and among the best beers ever sold in Panama. Available at Riba Smiths groceries.