N'ice Chouffe (Brasserie d’ Achouffe)

This Limited Edition 2008 ale was the perfect drink for this cold evening. It is a drink to be sipped and does well sitting out and warming up. As much as it can warm up in this weather.

From the Brasserie d’ Achouffe site:
"Description: The N’ICE CHOUFFE is a strong dark beer that will warm you up during the winter months.  It is spiced (with thyme and curaçao) and a light hop taste, a well-balanced beer.  The N’ICE CHOUFFE is unfiltered, and re-fermented in the bottle as well as in the keg.

• Packaging: 750ml bottles and 20 litre kegs
• Alcohol: 10% alc./vol.
• Original extract: 20 °Plato
• Serving temperature: 4 to 10°C (bottle)"

Better Shot from 5/2012

General Thoughts: Tons of head. It spilled out at it was opened. The head dissipated very quickly. Stayed very carbonated. Herbal aroma. Dark brown color. It has a creaminess to it. The spiciness is balanced with the sweetness you get in a Belgian ale. I'd have it again. This adds to another line of fantastic Brasserie d’ Achouffe brews.