Unibroue Trois Pistoles

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

Dark brown/ruby cloudy color. Sweet aroma full of fruit. Tan head that sticks around. Sweet taste on the tip of the tongue but a wine like spice in the back of the throat. The malts and spice combine to an almost cigar-like aftertaste that is complex and enjoyable.

Deep dark hazy browns and oranges, thin tan fizzy head. Ultra complex nose of raisin, plum, cherry, brown sugar and spice, with additional red wine notes to boot. Intense vanilla coated dark fruit and spiced fruitcake flavors blend beautifully. Hint of alcohol shows up at cellar temps, but does not overwhelm. Full bodied, fizzy carbonation, dry, dark fruit and caramel finish. Awesome brew!

12 oz. bottle. Poured deep mahogony with a decent off-white head. Did not leave much lacing to speak of. Aromas of raisins and other ripe, dark fruits. Alcohol notes in the nose and the flavor. Flavor also brought in grape and spice on the aftertaste. Quite vineous and very smooth. Nice beer.

In the first intial pour the head is an enormously tan colour that you think is going to attack you, so you take a step back. Cautiously, you bring your nose forward and smell the lively fruit that bounces around inside the glass. Once it settles a few minutes later, the colour of the beer is dark red or light chocolate. Lots of citrusyness, a very intense taste, with every sip I never got used to it.

Interesting. To begin, has possibly one of the coolest labels in the world. Beer itself isn’t bad either. Pours darker than I expected, a deep brown with hints of red. Much bigger head than anticipated, very thick and creamy, though it didn’t last too long. The head fizzed and popped loudly enough to be very noticeable; it was sort of like putting your ear over a bowl of Rice Krispies. Nice scent, lots of caramel and raisins. Flavor is very aggressive, with large amounts of maltiness. Plenty of fruit here, plums, apples, and raisins along with nuttiness and breadiness. Finish has exceedingly strong alcohol--no attempt has been made to mask the 9% abv whatsoever. Is very spicy, with loads of clove, coriander, pepper, and rock candy.

750 mL bottle. Pours a very dark ruby amber with big beige head. The aroma is mildly spicy with zest, pepper, anise, and a little bit of clove; there are some sweet brown sugar and caramel notes in there, too. The flavor is mostly raisiny malt and honey, augmented by very subtle rose petal and spruce notes. It works toward a spicy finish with cinnamon, anise, and corriander. It leaves a clean, sweet aftertaste and a warming sensation. As it comes to room temperature, more wood and caramel comes out. Very well balanced overall.

A nice looking brew. A little too sweet for me. It does have a dryness to it in the finish. Not something I would drink often but it is very good.

Pours a very dark brown with a massive head. Aroma is nutty and fruity - great. Mmm is this smooth. Finishes malty, bitter, and a little fruity. Reminds me of Chimay Blue.