Kasteel Donker

A Belgian delight

Beer : Kasteel Donker
Brewery : Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck N.V.
Brewed In : Belgium
Style : Quadrupel
ABV : 11%
Price : Just over $4
Notes : available year-round


PHOTO BY BRETT ENQUIST

Story : The MLCC has been doing a great job as of late for bringing in new beers.  Lucky for us they've brought more Belgium beers I've wanted to try.  This one kind of surprised me, and I don't know why.

Appearance : I reviewed this beer in a dimly lit basement but the beer looked really dark brown, although when held to the light an amber colour spread from the bottom.  The head was a bit thin and mocha in colour.

Smell : The nose is mostly raisin, grape, and a hint of alcohol.

Taste : Big wham of molasses in this beer, along with toffee, and a bit of grape.  It was also sweet and sugary with a spicy finish.  This beer is really complex and packs a punch of flavour.

Mouthfeel : The body was high on the medium spectrum but it was a bit thinner than I expected.

Drinkability : I quite enjoyed this beer.  Probably one of the best new beers I've tasted in a while.  Halfway through the bottle I realized it was 11%.... I didn't know why I thought it was going to be lower.