Eau Benite - Unibroue

feloniousmonk

Minnesota

4.72/5  rDev +17.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Color is a muddy amber/ orange with a large, fluffy white head.

Aroma is in a class by itself: angelic, uplifting, arousing. Fresh, floral, soft, sweet,...a compound of beauty and wonder, entirely in a universe of it's own!

Body is medium, but light on the tongue, sweet and spicy, with tingly hops! Full presence on the palate, lilting and dancing hops! This is a true contender to Duvel.

S'wonderful, S'marvelous, S'whatIlike to drink!

Serving type: bottle

04-02-2003 19:42:29 | More by feloniousmonk

francisweizen

Australia

4.5/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

NOTES: also available in 12oz bottles.

750ml corked and caged bottle: Brilliant! Another triumph for Unibroue. This beer poured a nice yellow colour, like a triplke should. This beer threw out some very complex aromas of fruits, berries, wheat, smoke, and everything else! This tastes awesome, like a fruity, light, alcoholic concoction should! This has that classic Unibroue mouthfeel and an awesome drinkability as well!
cheers!,
F.

Serving type: bottle

02-17-2003 20:44:11 | More by francisweizen

49degrees

British Columbia (Canada)

4.08/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A very enjoyable Belgian styled ale in the strength of a triple. Among the more enjoyable non-Belgian brewed triple styled ales available, but pales in comparison to Unibroue's own "La Fin du Monde."

Pours clean with a bright golden hue colour and a might head that gives way quickly to a thin broken head. Aroma is very enjoyable with hints of fruit such as pear, orange and apple must, but not enough to confuse it with the "Ephemere" (also by Unibroue).

Although it has warming characteristics, its 7.7%abv is lower than that of many "triples" but that alcohol content can sneak up on ya when not looking. Its a very drinkable ale that went well with a series of pre-Xmas dinner appetizers.

Serving type: bottle

12-25-2002 18:57:02 | More by 49degrees

Murph

Arizona

4.4/5  rDev +9.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a light golden color with some slight yeasties in suspension and a huge, creamy white head that sinks some but lasts all the way down. Sweet candy sugar aromas with some lighter fruit tones such as peach, orange zest, and orange. There are also some very prevalent spice tones, smells of pepper and clove are all over the brew. Huge sweetness hits the tongue right away before giving way to some nice orange fruitiness with a trailing pepper taste. Slightly herbal hops can be quietly detected in the back of the brew as it progresses towards its spicy, slightly alcoholic, finish than lingers nicely on the tongue, leaving a craving for more. Sweet creamy silk is all over my tongue as I drink this brew. Light, but at the same time not. Absolutely excellent brew, but would I expect anything less from this amazing brewery.

Serving type: bottle

11-18-2002 22:31:21 | More by Murph

frank4sail

New Jersey

4.4/5  rDev +9.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Looks yellow and extreamly clear with lots of little bubbles and a white head. Light malty aroma with some yeast and alcohol. Very smooth mouth. The original taste is solid malt followed by a soft clove finish. Very well balenced hop/maly character. Medium body. The finish is slightly sweet (coats the tongue).A solid Unibroue product. A very drinkable tripel.

Serving type: bottle

10-15-2002 11:28:08 | More by frank4sail

the42ndtourist

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

yep. lemony golden (like the inside, not the outside) with big foamy head. It's a good beer, smooth, and rather tasty. No pretences or overwhelming flavours, just nice and fruity, with a decent soft spice that keeps the alcohol in check.
I like it.

Serving type: bottle

09-25-2002 17:46:19 | More by the42ndtourist

LarryV

Massachusetts

4.38/5  rDev +9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I liked this beer. Citrusy and slightly sweet, but not overbearingly so. The head dissipates quickly, leaving a golden-orangey, opaque brew. Not as spicy as La Fin Du Monde, nor as sweet as Don Du Dieu. An easy drinking brew. I had it in the 750ml corked bottle.

Serving type: bottle

08-25-2002 05:09:46 | More by LarryV

BeerAngel

Texas

3.88/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours a slightly cloudy light orange with Unibroue's trademark white massive head. The head fades rather quickly. The smell again from Unibroue is fruity and yeasty. This one has a strong fuit and alcohol taste. Medium body and slightly sticky mouthfeel. The alchohol is definitely warming. I could drink a few of these bad/good boys. A votre sante!

Serving type: bottle

07-11-2002 18:37:12 | More by BeerAngel

Viking

Indiana

3.15/5  rDev -21.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

After trying similar brews with 'evil' names such as Duvel and Lucifer, I figured I should give the good guys a shot as well. So, how is that 'Holy Water'?

Nice golden-peach colored body, with a good sized head (which fades a bit too quickly, I'm sorry to say). Aroma and flavor are just a bit too sweet and 'sticky'. I like the spiciness in the aroma, but it's covered over too much by a sugury-honey smell. Also has a bit of that 'new mown hay' aroma. Overall, the taste is good, but has a very lager-like flavor in the finish that I just don't care for. Carbonation in the beer gives it a pretty lively feeling on the tongue. I don't think Eau Benite is a great example of the style, and it's far from the best Unibroue beer (which are generally quite amazing).

Based on Eau Benite, I think I'll stick to the 'evil' brews...time to pick up a big bottle of Duvel!

Serving type: bottle

06-01-2002 07:01:44 | More by Viking

Jason

Massachusetts

4.38/5  rDev +9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Presentation: 12 oz twist with a black foiled top, no freshness date.

Appearance: Pale golden hazy brew with a bubbly white lace.

Smell: Sweet alcohol with an aroma of ripe tropical fruit and a very mild spice.

Taste: Rich fruit with a sweet warming alcohol. Mild bitterness is helped along by the spicy warmth of the alcohol. The sweetness also has hints of honey and exotic fruit. Slight grainy flavour is also noticeable in this semi crisp medium bodied brew.

Notes: Very rich with many complex sweet, alcohol and fruity flavours. It is apparent is beer was sent from heaven..

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2002 11:34:36 | More by Jason

rastaman

United Kingdom (England)

2.5/5  rDev -37.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

I like some of Unibroues beers, but some pf their others have some serious work to do (in my opinion), some of them are a bit too cloying, one dimentional and perhaps a bit sticky, like this one.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2002 16:32:16 | More by rastaman

jdhilt

New Hampshire

4.33/5  rDev +7.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Excellent triple from Unibroue, wheat/yeast overtones. High, long lasting carbonation. Yellow/orange/cloudy appearance.

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2002 19:27:34 | More by jdhilt

cokes

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +18.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Gee what a surprise....another wonderful, complex beer from Unibroue. Pale cloudy straw in color. Fluffy head stays briefly. Champaign-like carbonation makes the mouthfeel something special.
Fruity sweetness on the palate. Intrusions of tea-like hops keep things on the even-keel. Lingering vanilla flavor towards the end. Less spicy than many of the other Uni-brews. Probably since the alcohol is toned down a bit. (though still quite hefty at 7.7% ABV...I'd like to know where they hide it).

Another world classic from my favorite brewery.
At this point it becomes futile to try to decide which of their brews is the best. Each is unique and a treat in its own right. Try them all....and (if you are spoiled) try them often

Serving type: bottle

03-04-2002 22:33:00 | More by cokes

John

New York

4.9/5  rDev +21.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Complex, fruity and delicious. Bow down to Unibroue.

Serving type: bottle

10-25-2001 15:15:50 | More by John