Unibroue Don de Dieu

Brewed by Unibroue (Sapporo)
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Chambly, Canada

I normally have a bit of a tough time with some of these spicy ales, but this worked well. Maybe it was the age (2005), but it is more likely just a well made beer. Spice was additional in the flavour and not the focus. Texture was more viscous, but not unappealingly so. I’d drink this again if it was available to me.

341ml bottle - pours cloudly golden/apricot with a fluffy white head. Aroma is of orange, lemon, white wine, some coriander, with a trace of alcohol. Flavour is very bright, spicy, with cloves, and citrus. Sweet. The white wine character remains in the flavour, but less so than in the aroma. Yeasty. Everything is balanced very well. Mouthfeel is wonderful, classic Unibroue - lively carbonation, but perfect. Like drinking velvet. I’ve actually been waiting quite a while to try this beer...don’t know why I haven’t until now. Lovely.

Pours a gold (slightly orange) with a good white head. Aroma of citrus, floral, banana, and spice. Flavors of fruit, banana, belgian yeast, spice, and a bit of citrus. Quite enjoyable, a nice golden strong ale, which is expected from unibroue.

Bottle. Pours a cloudy orange with a good head. The taste is a smooth citrus that finishes with a nice alcohol warmth. A really nice drink.

Hazy, light yellowish-golden color. Large, spongy white head quickly settles to a swirly, thin film with a frothy edge. Minimal sudsy lacing slowly creeps its way back to the body. The aroma is very Saison-like. There’s a sweet farmhouse style yeast background, with floral scents, citrus, coriander, and cream all making their presence felt. The flavor is quite sweet, again showing yeast, flowers, coriander, and other spices. The finish shows contrasting peppery and citrus chiffon characteristics. Medium body that is a bit too sweet and sticky for my liking. Decent brew that is borderline Saison-Tripel.

750ml corked bottle from Bevmo. Cork launched with enough force to dent my 14 foot high ceiling. Pours a hazy cloudy gold color with a huge head that receded to 1/4 inch and held. Aroma is moderate in strength and loaded with spice. Flavor is all Belgian; complex with a cloves, allspice, coriander, citrus, thyme and hazelnuts. Mouthfeel is full and satisfying with lively prickly carbonation. Hops are well integrated. Finish is long and sticky-sweet. Overall an excellent beer.

Rated while drinking: Pours a clear apple juice color with a big foamy head that completely disappears! Lots of bubbles too. Smells of fruits and faint flowers. A bit of yeast background too. Very perfumy, but good. Flavor is much stronger than the aroma leads on. Lots of fruity esters with a cider-like aftertaste. Rich and complex! Nicely carbonated, slick on the tongue and mouth, with a tad bit of dryness and alcohol burn at the end. Definitely a sipper, but very refined. Trademark Unibroue does it again. A very excelled beer that anyone can appreciate.

Pours a beautiful orange yellow with a nice fizzy head. Aroma has tons of citrus and flowers. Flavor is more of the same, very orange-y. A really great refreshing beer. I’ll drink this any day.