Very soon I actually have to go through my reviews and figure out when I will be through the ones that I lost the photos for. On the other hand, with no visual here it makes for a bit of a scavenger hunt for those of you looking to find these beers based on my reviews.
This is a fairly well known and well liked brew (at least) among the people that I am around on a regular basis. That may have had some influence in setting high expectations for when I finally sat down to evaluate it at home. It is not that it is even close to one that I don’t like, but I do think that I enjoy it much less than some of my friends (and probably a lot of people out there).
On to the show . . .
Brewery: Unibroue (Quebec, Canada)
Name: La Fin Du Monde
Style: Belgian Tripel
ABV: 9.0%
Tasting Notes: Stored in the wine fridge (51 degrees +/-) and served in my Ommegang glass (tulip-like).
Aroma: A fairly slight aroma overall with a spicy hop nose (coriander and floral notes?) and a very light maltiness.
Appearance: Light golden color. Three finger white head with a champagne-like head and a laced trail. Pretty clear with many small rising bubbles visible.
Flavor: Slight spiciness with some fruit notes (somewhat lemony) on a mild, malty background. Overall is just shy of being sweet and has some very slight notes of alcohol. Slightly dry finish with some phenolic notes.
Mouthfeel: Medium to light in body with high carbonation. Somewhat creamy and effervescent / champagne-like on the palate.
Overall Impressions: The higher alcohol content is not too obvious and balanced in well with the overall flavor profile (a bit deceiving when drinking). Good, not great for me but in line with others of the same style.
Grade: B to B+
Look for a mostly black label with the name of the beer in white lettering wrapped around an illuminated map of Quebec and you will find it no problem.
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