Wrangler Rating:
(Excellent)
Nostradamus Bruin from Brasserie Caracole is a medium to full bodied brown Dubbel style Belgian ale. It pours a deep ruby brown colour with a tan head that dissipates without much lacing. An aroma of black molasses hits the olfactory senses, and is followed by liqueur soaked candied citrus peel and morello cherry. The flavour is complex and deep, and fills the palate with a load of dried fruit, like dates, figs and cherries with more molasses and and muscovado sugar notes. The finish has a surprising freshness to it which stops the richness become overwhelming, having said that, this is definitely a sipping beer, and one may well be enough. It is rich and flavoursome, so I would prefer to have this on its own after a meal as it may well smother many dishes.
ABV: 9%
Best Served: 9°C
