N'Ice Chouffe - Brasserie d'Achouffe

jwhancher

Pennsylvania

4.23/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Bought a large bottle back before the holidays at Total Wine in DE. Poured into a tulip glass for review.

A: Appears clear amber red with nice foam that clings to the sides of the glass as the liquid lessens toward the bottom of the glass. Good carbonation.

S: Sweet & somewhat dark malts take hold. Lemon & orange peel. Light spiciness from yeast. The malts are perceived to be dark crystal. Light alcohol notes hit the nose, too.

T&M: Get the thyme in the taste with lemon, orange, and some dark crystal malts. Feels sweet with ample bitterness at the rear to backup the sweet malts. Feels medium-full. Comes off as spicy even though a whole lot of spices don't seem evident. Must be the belgian yeast coming into play. Very nice. The 10% ABV is very well hidden - a bit sneaky.

O: A nice winter beer. Thought it would be more overpowering, but it's a seemingly low-key belgian beer with nice subtle characteristics. Would definitely welcome another of these again.

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2013 02:49:24 | More by jwhancher

BelgianBeerPope

Belgium

4/5  rDev -2.4%

05-21-2013 11:32:22 | More by BelgianBeerPope

tenacioustomato

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev -2.4%

05-19-2013 15:48:39 | More by tenacioustomato

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -14.6%

05-10-2013 15:32:39 | More by twenty5

Cvescalante

Texas

4/5  rDev -2.4%

05-07-2013 03:03:17 | More by Cvescalante

strib

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

04-28-2013 00:18:21 | More by strib

Meleah

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

04-28-2013 00:18:11 | More by Meleah

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +15.9%

04-27-2013 16:22:32 | More by Jason1337

randylangford

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

04-26-2013 22:27:36 | More by randylangford

Shoo65

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

04-23-2013 02:39:15 | More by Shoo65

drgonzo2k2

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

04-20-2013 14:04:12 | More by drgonzo2k2

jiffymon

New York

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

04-16-2013 20:24:30 | More by jiffymon

GRUUMSH

Belgium

3.75/5  rDev -8.5%

04-07-2013 19:30:18 | More by GRUUMSH

bacasnax

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

03-31-2013 23:23:38 | More by bacasnax

PaF

Israel

4.75/5  rDev +15.9%

03-30-2013 16:06:38 | More by PaF

andrenaline

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A brew I missed out on taking advantage of when I lived out west... Thankfully my BA bro joemcgrath27 was looking out for me, huge props!

A - Pours a cloudy ruby red, finger of head with some retention and no real lacing.

S - Scent is dominated by musty vineous grapes, sugary caramel, loads of candied apple, hints of cinnamon and cloves.

T - Much like the nose, the vineous grapes, caramel come through alongside candied apple, spices linger with cloves and cinnamon, hints of musty cardboard lingers on the finish.

M - Medium bodied, smooth and wet.

O - Incredibly smooth, ABV is non-existent and the flavour profile is incredibly well presented. Nicely balanced and insanely drinkable at 10%. A fantastic brew that aged incredibly well and I am definitely glad I had the opportunity to try it. Thanks Joe!

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2013 00:43:11 | More by andrenaline

brheuer

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2.4%

03-25-2013 00:25:28 | More by brheuer

BGsWo22

New York

4/5  rDev -2.4%

03-20-2013 22:30:11 | More by BGsWo22

gtermi

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

03-18-2013 04:05:47 | More by gtermi

saeh

France

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

03-16-2013 18:25:00 | More by saeh

Flashyspoons

Louisiana

4/5  rDev -2.4%

03-15-2013 17:54:32 | More by Flashyspoons

panders07

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

03-11-2013 02:55:52 | More by panders07

jdhilt

New Hampshire

4.04/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Pours a five finger khaki head that fades slowly leaving some lace. Hazy amber/brown color. Medium carbonation and medium bodied. Light cinnamon and malty nose, flavor is dark fruit and cinnamon, warming but higher ABV is hidden. 750ml green bottle, gift, from Madden Beverage.

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2013 23:16:57 | More by jdhilt

roblowther

Texas

3.39/5  rDev -17.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25

Big bottle and a big glass. I'm in heaven. The appearance is reddish brown with a quickly dissipating cream colored head. The smell is sour cherries, oak, and honey. I could build a room in that smell and live in it. The taste is chocolate, licorice, and wood. Unfortunately, licorice and I are not on speaking terms. Mouthfeel is slick, nice. Overall its interesting. It has a very pronounced flavor. I'm not sure about this one but I'm not sorry I tried it.

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2013 18:01:53 | More by roblowther

JDavidRice

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

03-07-2013 23:32:29 | More by JDavidRice