Maudite - Unibroue

ChapaTX

Texas

4.48/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Nice dark amber color, with a tan head that stayed around a good while. I poured this in a tulip shaped glass that approx. 22 oz.

Smell: Had a nice caramelly, slight hoppy smell. (anxious to try!)

Taste: As it smelled, had slight hoppy taste with a nice caramel sweetness to it (not very sweet however). For an 8% it was not "harsh" at all.

Mouthful: It had a little thickness to it which was not bad at all!

Overall: Very recommended. A little stronger taste for a red ale, but it's not overbearing

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2013 11:43:34 | More by ChapaTX

mick303

Ontario (Canada)

4.51/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a snifter glass, created a heady top of foam, which has really great retention. Colour is a dark honey brown. Leaves plenty of lacing and film. Plenty of carbonation.

Smell has a pleasant yeastiness, nutty and slightly woody, also plenty of malt, with some dark (stewed) fruit. Shows some really interesting depth and balance. Develops nicely as it warms.

Taste is a full maltiness with plummy, earthy characteristics, a clay and mineral-like yeast hang on. Some initial sweetness before more subtle bitterness develops. Mild fruit, roast, and wood notes come to mind bound together with a solid yeasty body. This beer performs on the palate. nothing sticks out to much and it seems very well balanced. Finish is bitter with a dry fruitiness, some lingering mineral and yeast notes.

Mouthfeel is pretty much impeccable, plenty of soft carbonation that is creamy and refreshing. Body is moderate, drinks really nicely and alcohol is not present. Quite pleasing and drinkable. Warms on the way down.

Overall an exceptionally well made ale. Remarkable balance and subtle flavours give it a really nice complexity. Quite soft on the hops, this has very little alcohol present, refreshing and warming at the same time, its flavour is really nice, great complexity.

Serving type: bottle

01-15-2013 22:17:46 | More by mick303

AxesandAnchors

Oregon

4.58/5  rDev +9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

A: Pours a rich copper red color. Has a vigorous head that doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon. Cloudy, but that is to be expected given it bottle conditioned.

S: I'm getting some kind of spice, reminds me of Christmas. No surprise that Belgian yeast is pretty upfront. A hint of caramel, fruit cake, toffee, clove, raisins.

T: The spice that was so upfront in the nose takes a backseat to the fruit, caramel, and bread flavors. It's still very present just not as powerful as I would have expected from the smell. Finishes with quite a bit of clove. Lots of residual sugars. Just a touch of bitterness.

M: A great creamy texture with the perfect amount of carbonation. Nice crispness on the tongue in the beginning, and finishes semi dry. Feels sticky.

O: A nice fruity sweet and spicy Belgian. Not sure what else to say about this, it was executed flawlessly. This is my second Unibroue (La Fin Du Monde was the first) and I have to say I'm rather impressed so far. Would definitely drink this again.

Serving type: bottle

01-15-2013 05:11:21 | More by AxesandAnchors

johnnnniee

New Hampshire

3.74/5  rDev -11%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Pours a slightly hazy deep golden brown with a decent off white head that dissipates to peach fuzz on the top. Smells of caramel, pepper, oranges, and pomme fruit with a bready earthy yeast aroma. The flavor is spicy with a sweet caramel malty backbone. Light sweet fruits mingle with earthy yeasty flavors. Medium body with a high level of carbonation and a sweet spicy bubbly mouthfeel. Nice brew. Probably not my favorite, but well made beer just the same.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2013 04:33:18 | More by johnnnniee

EkimGram

New York

4.66/5  rDev +11%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25

Appearance: 750mL bottle poured into a large snifter. Colour is a rich garnet-brown with a half-finger head that has a rosy hue. The head fades slowly to a thin, wispy film. Moderate amounts of lively visible carbonation.

Smell: Bold spicy yeast, sweet dark fruits, alcohol, and a hint of chocolate or brown sugar.

Taste: Strong spice flavour upfront, is followed by a taming fruity yeast character. A little musty. Finishes warm and modestly sweet.

Mouthfeel: Full body has a nice delicate texture livened up by a popping carbonation presence. Finishes clean and almost dry.

Overall: Fantastic. The progression of flavours is impressive enough to make me want to drink this regularly.

Serving type: bottle

01-12-2013 03:16:45 | More by EkimGram

Braz

Washington

3.69/5  rDev -12.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Pours a dark mahogany color that is very opague and cloudy, like puddle water. An active cream head, thought this beer was going to foam right over my glass as soon as I started pouring. Head dissipates rather quickly leaving very light lacing. Aromatics are savory, also caramel, malt, a subtle leather like smell, raisin, pear and definate alcohol. Taste is quite alcoholic as well which is fine. Very dry, with a cereal flake like flavor. Mostly tart, wouldn't call it sweet and it's certainly not bitter. Body is very gassy and has a high foam volume. Velvety texture and the alcohol is very warming.
This isn't quite as good as I'd hoped. It's not terrible but it's missing something, more pronounced flavor perhaps. Not alot of complexity. I find Trois Pistoles to be superior to this offering from Unibroue.
This sort of tastes and looks like the yeast sediment got disturbed somehow. It had been in fridge for a few days, went to the countertop to warm a little and then into glass. Not sure if somethng could've happened.

Serving type: bottle

01-09-2013 14:02:51 | More by Braz

KFBR392

Illinois

4.56/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Thick creamy lacing for days! Beautiful dark color. Poured into a tall belgian style glass which is shown on the back of the bottle. I think I could just look at and play with this glass of beer and be satisfied.

Smell: Spicy, but in the best way possible. Exotic fruits and the yeast play their role in the aroma as well. But the spices are what really come through.

Taste: Wow, theres a lot going on here. Dark fruits, spices, and the yeast presence mix well for a truly masterful combination. This beer is scary drinkable at 8% abv, cannot taste an ounce of it. Hard to put this one down.

Mouthfeel: Creamy layers coat the palette. You'd think the spices would stick around but the yeast is what sticks around for the drinker to enjoy.

Overall: So, this beer is amazing. There is nothing not elite about this one. Unibroue is one of my favorite brewery's in the world for their consistent quality products. Maudite is probably their best beer. These canadians know what they are doing.

Serving type: bottle

01-09-2013 03:18:29 | More by KFBR392

BeerNut402

Nebraska

4.6/5  rDev +9.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

The bottle I sampled came corked unlike the one in the photo which in my opinion was a plus. The flavor and freshness of this beer poured out after I poped the cork which was a pleasant surprise.

Appearance - Amberish Orange color with a nice sustainable head. The Beer is also cloudy similar to a wheat beer which was unusual as this is an Ale.

Smell - Citrus, fruit, and spice flavors came out right away and after it sat for about five minutes I got some malty tones as well.

Taste - Spice and malty tones right away with a hop and citrus finish. This beer tasted surprisingly good for the type of beer I thought it would be. Very smooth and enjoyable.

Mouthfeel - Has a complex mouth feel as this beer goes creamy then smooth the carbonation gives you that ale finish. Love the mouth on this beer

Overall - Extremely enjoyable beer. This is a good drinking beer, it could easily be paired with food but alone it is delicious. I highly recommend tasting this beer if you can.

Serving type: bottle

01-05-2013 04:13:13 | More by BeerNut402

ThomasWhytock

Ontario (Canada)

4.9/5  rDev +16.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

On my beer travels there has always been one brew that I always come back to.
Maudite has a deep as hell (pun intended) colour, with a beautiful white foamy peak.
It has very characteristic flavour. Dark & fruity with spice.
A very fine Belgian style beer. Must try.

Serving type: bottle

01-05-2013 01:46:39 | More by ThomasWhytock

papat444

Quebec (Canada)

3.23/5  rDev -23.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Poured from a 341ml. bottle, bottled June 8, 2012 (Lot F08121806Q).

Appearance: Pours a light apple cider brown. Starts good with a healthy 3 finger head but it's highly effervescent and within a minute disappears completely leaving no trace behind.

Smell: Pungent dark fruits, musty, dark grapes, some residual sugar.

Taste: More muted than the aroma due in large part to the yeast masking much of the flavors. Spicy notes and dark plums peek through.

Mouthfeel: A bit better. It manages to be a bit lively and warming.

Overall: A shadow of its former self. I remember it being more intense. Very average unfortunately.

Serving type: bottle

12-30-2012 19:07:06 | More by papat444

match1112

Illinois

4.08/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

a: dark reddish brown body. thick chunky off white head towers three inches in the air before settling in to a thin creamy cap.

s: smells like a fresh baked fruit cake, yum! lots of fruit and bread, some caramel and spice.

t: real fruity and bready with a touch of sugar and spice and everything nice, including some caramel notes. more of a candied fruit on the finish but still delicious thru out.

m: rich and creamy with excellent carbonation. short clean finish with a refreshing element to it.

o: nice beer will buy again. goes perfect with an early holiday meal.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2012 19:50:14 | More by match1112

alexipa

Colorado

4.38/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: Dark orange-red with a bright white, fluffy thick head. Lots of lacing.

S: Belgian yeast, caramel, toffee. Rich and heavenly.

T: Lots of peppery Belgian yeast taste up front as well as caramel/toffee and dark fruits throughout. Very, very sweet but the complexity keeps it in check.

M: The ABV is hidden masterfully and the beer has a great creamy texture. It's full bodied and perhaps a bit under carbed.

O: A really great beer, as I would expect a BSDA from Unibroue to be. Given the choice I think I'd always rather have a La Terrible or Trois Pistoles, but this beer is still world class in my book.

Serving type: bottle

12-21-2012 02:46:23 | More by alexipa

augustgarage

California

4.03/5  rDev -4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Best before 12/14/2012 - poured from a 750mL caged-and-corked bottle into my Oerbier tulip.

Deep Portland orange liquid with three fingers of dense off-white mousse up top. Thick, lasting suds try to climb over the sides - superior retention.

Sweet, malty, floral, ester-laden nose - gentle yet complex aromatics reveal a careful balance between the distinctive phenolic yeast strain and the dark fruit notes from the alcohols.

Caramel, dates, figs, toffee, leather, and deep toasty malt on the palate. A mild bitterness and earthy/spicy flavors emerge next revealing the hops. Medium to medium-dry finish. Malty complexity continues on into the aftertaste.

Medium-full bodied, well carbonated, and faintly sticky mouth-feel; alcohol is well hidden, though the ale is warming.

A pleasing Abbey-ale inspired brew - a touch sweet maybe, but well crafted and very drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

12-16-2012 04:36:24 | More by augustgarage

KickbacksSteve

Florida

4.48/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On tap at Kickbacks in Jax. Poured into a snifter. Off-white head with moderate retention. Oily, soapy, sticky lacing. Dark copper body with haze. Aroma includes deep caramel malt notes, almost butterscotch and brown sugar, slight alcohol. Taste includes caramel, toffee, some Werthers Original (tm) and some dark fruits, maybe dates. Actually no alcohol on tasting. Really drinkable for a higher ABV and certainly delicious.

Serving type: on-tap

12-12-2012 08:07:03 | More by KickbacksSteve

MSL

4.18/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Typical of Unibrou's style, this amber-red ale is great. Champaign bubbles make the beer very bright. The smell is typically bland, not an amazing nose (but not boring either). Must be pored in a proper glass. Trying it in various ways you can note how the flavor changes once its out of the bottle. Also note these beers are bottle refermented, so there is sediment on the bottom.

This is not a typical Red ale, so do not buy it expecting it to be similar to your local brewery's Red.

Unibrou has a unique style and not everyone i have shared this beer with has enjoyed it as much as I. Yet i still recommend this Ale highly.

Serving type: bottle

12-07-2012 21:52:24 | More by MSL

AmitC

Indiana

4.45/5  rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

My first Unbroue product, picked up without knowing its reputation and i picked up a gem i must say.

About two finger thick head off white colored head with just decent standing. Not much lacing. Excellent light brown color with hazy appearance. Some bubbles.

Aroma : This is full of dry nuts, fruity smell with some clove and phenol. Clear Belgian yeast flavor. Sweet malty smell that is enticing.

Taste: Refreshing malt and yeast forward taste. Some dry nits come up along with clove phenolic flavor. Dry finish. Very Low on hops and bitterness.

Mouth feel: Typical Belgian ale mouth feel that is refreshing and fuzzy. Moderate carbonation. No astringency. Medium feel. Dry on palate.

Overall: A good ale that makes you like Belgian styles more. Well hidden alcohol and nicely suppressed malt sweetness.

Style Rate: 4.25
Personal Rate: 4.25

Serving type: bottle

12-07-2012 00:03:01 | More by AmitC

Kremlock

Ontario (Canada)

3.7/5  rDev -11.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Pours a nice bubbly white head that stays well after the pour. Colour is a hazy dark copper. High carbonation is apparent.

S: Fresh tin smell is upfront, raisins, cloves and Belgian yeast

T: Tin comes threw again but not as much, a bit of toffee, raisins, fresh sweet apples, bread. Finishes with a light brown sugar flavour

M: Great carbonation, crisp and clean on the palate.

O: Good beer. The tin flavour and scent is not something I've picked up before yet it's coming threw a lot in this bottle.

Serving type: bottle

12-06-2012 02:50:09 | More by Kremlock

georgette

Nevada

5/5  rDev +19%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

I LOVE to drink this beer. It's got the perfect amount of spicy and flavor to make me feel warm and fuzzy. I love to serve it to customers that have never had a craft beer before. I've never had anything but big big smiles and return orders over and over again!

I'm new to the craft scene, although I've been learning and exploring now for a couple of years. I never drank beer before, and now I am loving it more and more and more. Who knew it could be this amazing.

Although I am still really nice and sweet when somebody just wants a coors light or bud light. We don't serve it at our bar, but I still am kind and guide them to some new flavors. I dont' necessarily take them to the Maudite, but I would never not, and have, depending on our conversation.

Serving type: on-tap

11-25-2012 00:01:35 | More by georgette

Mavigo

Michigan

4.55/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Impulse bought this, did not regret it. Served in a snifter.

A: Poured a cloudy light brown color with tinges of golden orange, had a 1/4 inch tan head that dissipated quickly with some lacing.

S: Smells sweet, smells of dark fruits, malts, smells earthy

T: Tastes incredible, very sweet, fruity, very appealing, very light and smooth, has warmth from the booze

M: Very well balanced, has light carbonation thats almost perfectly balanced with the alcohol and flavor

O: Exceeds expectations, a must try. And excellent beer from Quebec, on par with the quality of a fine Belgium beer.

Serving type: bottle

11-22-2012 22:56:23 | More by Mavigo

TheMultiYeast

Pennsylvania

4.4/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours slightly hazy amber with a finger of white head and some lacing.

Sweet, spice dominated nose. Medicinal, some dark fruit notes, hops are there but restrained. Cloves, earthiness.

More phenols in taste, plenty of spice notes, alcohol is hidden, bitterness is subdued.

Really nice body on this. Active carbonation, soft, dry finish.

Great beer from Unibroue

Serving type: bottle

11-22-2012 02:48:39 | More by TheMultiYeast

barleywinefiend

Washington

4/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Poured an deep ruby color with 1 finger white head that quickly settled the edges of the glass. Head retention was very good.

S: Initial smell of belgian yeast and spice. Friuits dominate. Citrus, grapes,, figs along with some booze

T: Strong belgian yeast flavor up front, followed up by hints of orange, coriander. Can pick up spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, clove and allspice. Other fruits are apple, pear and raisin. Finishes with a crisp alcohol bite.

M: Well carbonated. Medium to full bodied.

O:A good beer . Would drink again again but not maong my favorite BDSs

Serving type: bottle

11-21-2012 22:26:30 | More by barleywinefiend

Beer-A-Lot

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a Duvel tulip.

A - Beautiful bronze color, heady, carbonated.

S - Bready smells are appealing.

T - Wow. Slightly bitter but smooth.

M - Yum.

O - Another very solid offering from Unibroue. Good thing it's so easy to find. Seems the choice of making Belgian ales was the right one for this brewery.

Serving type: bottle

11-11-2012 23:44:52 | More by Beer-A-Lot

GossageBrewery

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Poured this Belgian Strong Dark Ale from a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass. The ale poured an orange/amber color, slightly hazy, produced an off white head, below average retention and below average lacing. The aroma of this ale consists of fresh baked bread, spice, prunes and alcohol. Full bodied, this brew has a foundation of caramel malt, prunes, apples and spices. Nicely hopped and very well balanced. One of the best Belgian style beers that i have sampled.

Serving type: bottle

11-07-2012 21:15:59 | More by GossageBrewery

Darkmagus82

Montana

4.08/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from bottle into Delirium Tremens Tulip glass

Appearance – Pours a deep ruby/mahogany color with a big cream colored head. The head fades leaving a modest level of lacing on the sides of the glass.

Smell - The aroma is a blend of fruit, booze, bread and yeast. The strongest are fruit aromas of a red wine grape smell with apple and orange mixed within. With all these aromas is also a spice aroma which goes quite nicely with the bready and yeasty aromas.

Taste – The taste begins bready with some spicy flavors. The brew quickly sweetness as the fruit flavors detected in the nose come to the tongue. It begins with the apple and orange coming to the tongue, with the red grape soon following. The wine like characteristics get stronger. More red grape comes to the tongue and is accompanied by an increase in the alcohol flavor as well. In the end these booze and wine flavors, when mixed with some of the breadiness and spice from the beginning of the taste creates a very warming feel on the tongue.

Mouthfeel – The body of the beer is rather average in terms of creaminess and thickness with a carbonation level that is on the slightly higher side. They are quite nice for the style with the carbonation nice for the fruity flavors of the brew.

Overall – A fruity and wine like brew with a good bready and boozy taste. Rather tasty and enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

11-05-2012 00:47:51 | More by Darkmagus82

SHODriver

California

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

best before 11/3/12

A: pours into a duvel tulip to a reddish brown with a slightly off white head and good retention
S: fruitiness and a slight tartness, not expecting that a bit of phelolic alcohol and slight caramel sweetness
T: dark fruits, caramel swetness, a bit of spiciness, slightly tart but not sour, a bit sugary. swallow brings a bit of alcohol caramel and dark fruit
M: medium body and a soft but vigorous carbonation with a drying finish
O: this is one of my favorite beers but the first time I've had it with this much age on it. it's quite good and has aged very gracefully.

Serving type: bottle

10-28-2012 01:18:44 | More by SHODriver