Don De Dieu - Unibroue

gleemonger

California

5/5  rDev +20.8%

03-29-2012 19:55:01 | More by gleemonger

jborgschulte

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

05-22-2013 01:51:15 | More by jborgschulte

GinsuDave

Michigan

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-21-2013 23:17:55 | More by GinsuDave

elNopalero

Texas

4.48/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Best by 1-30-2016. Enjoyed 5-2013.

Pours a light, slightly hazy sunlight-golden with tightly laced foam.

The aroma is lightly floral, with a touch of pollen and that distinctive Unibroue house yeast character holding court. The flavor definitely lets you know it’s a Unibroue beer, with their yeast contributing that floral-ester character familiar from their line up, but there’s also a wheated ‘tang’ that gives just a kiss of tartness and a well-rounded smoothness to the finish. A Belgian wheat ale? It won’t replace my love for some of their other beers but this was a fun one to try.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 07:18:01 | More by elNopalero

Lucoli

New York

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-21-2013 01:06:08 | More by Lucoli

johntfox

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-21-2013 00:52:46 | More by johntfox

tom10101

Quebec (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

05-19-2013 17:15:25 | More by tom10101

AngusOg

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-18-2013 23:33:08 | More by AngusOg

jbarletto

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +14.7%

05-18-2013 14:53:28 | More by jbarletto

joesmithrealname

Connecticut

4.93/5  rDev +19.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

So, here I am, outside. It's a beautiful night,no clouds....complete Star field. Bit of the glow from the airport in East Granby,Connecticut.
I am outside because my landlord switched our electrical service to save us money. What she forgot to do was find out where the bill gets paid.
All that aside,it's almost midnight.
I detoured around a DUI checkpoint, although I only had one Guinness at the neighborhood bar near the laundromat. I have a battery powered lantern, my beach chair, a carrot cake that my mother made, and a Unibrow sampler.
I went for the Don De Dieu, as I had never had it before.
Out of a tulip glass from the Coachlight dinner theater in East Windsor,Connecticut now defunct.
This beer surprises me. I wonder, should I have poured all of that yeast into the glass?
No matter, as it's at the bottom and the carbonation is still flowing. I believe that the trees and I are going to have a very fun night.
This beer is wonderful, and the perfect way to rough it. The bright white from my lantern is really showing off how beautiful the beer is!
I love the fruity flavor, and the tang on my tongue upon the finí.
May there be a Belgian in my hand when I get mauled by a bear later tonight. The carrot cake goes really well with this.
I'm about to consult Mary Jane, and see what she thinks of this whole development. I'm sure she would approve, but I'll never know, until tomorrow when I wake up.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 04:07:05 | More by joesmithrealname

ElizabethEleanor

Texas

5/5  rDev +20.8%

05-17-2013 03:15:52 | More by ElizabethEleanor

cocogan

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-16-2013 03:51:57 | More by cocogan

ButtomsUp

Missouri

4.75/5  rDev +14.7%

05-15-2013 02:35:55 | More by ButtomsUp

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -15.5%

05-15-2013 02:18:29 | More by SmellsofMahagony

Sarmartay

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-14-2013 19:34:05 | More by Sarmartay

richkrull

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-14-2013 15:31:26 | More by richkrull

Krakpoff

Quebec (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

05-13-2013 02:45:42 | More by Krakpoff

THANAT0PSIS

Wisconsin

3.83/5  rDev -7.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Unibroue Don de Dieu

Appearance: Unibroue’s Belgian strong pale ale pours a very cloudy, warm-looking golden color that is quite typical of Belgian pale ales. There are evident yeast particles throughout the beverage and the carbonation is out of this world. The head is a gorgeous, pure, newly fallen snow-white, and has ridiculous retention and size at over four fingers. The lacing is surprisingly average and spotty for a Unibroue beer. This is a good-looking beer, but it is definitely the least attractive of the four beers that came in the sampler pack.

Aroma: Typical Unibroue spicy, bready yeast is at the forefront along with some nice yet mild citrus, green apple, and pear notes, there may even be some very mild pineapple here. Sweet malts, wheat malts, and a great creaminess come off the nose as well. All in all, however, there really is not very much aroma. One really has to do some serious sniffing to get anything out of this beer beyond the initial yeast. What’s there is good, but the effort involved in discerning out the notes, while rewarding, is obnoxious.

Taste: Right up front is a battle between sweetness, tartness, and a mild citrus bitterness. The alcohol, surprisingly, comes through quite strongly in the taste, further cutting the malty and candi-sugar sweetness. The tartness persists throughout the taste in the form of grapes, red wine, and slight cherries. The wheat (and banana esters) is definitely present, and, of course, the yeast is there in a coriander and clove spiciness and a very clear breadiness. This is probably the least sweet of Unibroue’s big four due to the relatively strong tartness and bitterness.

Mouthfeel: The carbonation is very, very prominent, which contributes to the refreshing quality of the beer. Here, again, the alcohol is very present and creates nice warming quality. The beer is very dry in the back end, not unlike red wine, which also makes this beer quite drinkable. The body is medium and creamy, and the tartness gives a mild astringency that hangs around the mouth for the duration of the bottle.

Overall: This is quite reminiscent of La Fin du Monde, but is certainly different. There is a lot more tartness and bitterness here than in that beer, but many of the same notes are there. While it is very drinkable and very refreshing, the balance is a little off and the ABV is a little high at 9%. This was my least favorite of the variety pack, and is not one I will probably purchase in the future. Still, it is good for its style. 15/20

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 19:08:56 | More by THANAT0PSIS

Stugotzo

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-12-2013 15:52:26 | More by Stugotzo

Ivegotmule

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-11-2013 23:12:27 | More by Ivegotmule

zillo043068

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-10-2013 18:43:28 | More by zillo043068

JamesStreet

Louisiana

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-10-2013 18:42:11 | More by JamesStreet

Caudalie

Quebec (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

05-10-2013 16:57:41 | More by Caudalie

sendbeer

Georgia

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-08-2013 16:01:43 | More by sendbeer

Hallertau

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

05-07-2013 02:13:42 | More by Hallertau