Maredsous 8 Brune

Rating: positive

Belgian-style abbey ale. Very sourdough-tasting, even as Belgians go. Dark brown in the glass, cloudy and opaque even when held up to the light. One of the thickest, foamiest heads I've ever seen in a beer, filling most of my glass despite a careful pour and not dying down even after a minute or two of sitting. Letting the bottle sit and lose carbonation for a moment after opening helped, the next glass was more beer than foam. 8% abv, strong and filling. On the expensive side.

Origin: Belgium