dEcaussinnes Ultra Brune

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Pours a semi-transparent dark russet with a wheat-beige fluffy head that is quite thick, if not too persistent, head. Aroma is fruity and malty and has an undertone of miso. Flavor is rich and malty, somewhat fruity, with a hint of caramel and just a bit of sweetness. Texture is quite fizzy and tingly so it leaves the mouth a-quiver.

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6

A careful pour yields a three-finger thick, lightly dirty-tan colored head. The beer is a very dark brown color, but shows a clear, deep red color when held up to the light, you almost can't see through it though because if is so excessively carbonated. The aroma is quite fruit-like; aromas of cherries, prunes, raisins and rich fig note are tempered just a bit by a touch of spice and a meaty maltiness. Dark, candy like malt character, a touch of toasty grain, toffee, musty earth, , some notes of clove, perhaps a touch of ginger, over-ripened fruit (plums) and some metallic oxidized malt character. This has a very rich nose, it just smells thick and sticky. Not bad, but certainly not very dry.

Not nearly as sweet as the aroma might have suggested, nor is it as thick as the aroma made it out to be. The beer is sweet, but not overly so and the body is actually fairly light for a beer of this strength. Fruit flavors of ripe, slightly concentrated plums and raisins are noticeable up front, a bit of oxidized malt character then becomes noticeable in the middle (hint of wet cardboard) as does some richly caramelized malt notes, a touch of toffee, ample flavors of browned bread crust, touches of chalky toasted grain. Spice flavors reminiscent of clove and cardamom combine to give this a flavor somewhat akin to Dr. Pepper. Subtle flavors of young ginger, white pepper and even a touch of mint add to the spice notes. The flavors are very much focused on the rich fruit notes with the malt, and to a lesser extent the spice notes playing a supporting role. While not overly heavy, this beer does have some heft and fullness to it, though it is fairly light for a beer of its strength.

An interesting beer, but not nearly as good as I was hoping. A bit too sweet & fruit focused, without a depth and complexity to provide enough balance.

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Bottle: Poured a deep brown color ale with a huge foamy head with some good retention and good lacing. Aroma of sweet malt and light candi sugar is interesting. Taste is dominated by some sweet Belgian malt with some candi sugar. A bit one-dimensional I thought with no spices or yeast overly present. Body was about full with some good carbonation and no alcohol was discernable.

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

Dark amber colour, big beige head. Aroma is malts, sweet alcohol (quite weakly). Flavour is sweet from alcohol, along with some malts and yeast. Very wellbalanced and pleasantly done.

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

Ultrabrune filled the glass with a murky copper brown color and a creamy head. the Aroma was mossy and vinous. i liked it. Carbonation was a little forward for the beer imo.......taste had sweet brown bready malts. This tasted good with a rich caramel backbone. Some earthy notes in the finish with a mellow spice and leafy hops. Oh i forgot all about this 10% abv... nice

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Clear brown body with a large cream-colored head. The aroma is malty, lightly toasted nuts and a bit of some floral, tropical fruit. The flavor is mellow malts, dark brown bread, a touch sugary. The flavor lasts appropriately. Not bad at all.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

Hazy dark brown with dark orange edges. Rich beige head. Cherries, banana, Royal Gala apples and light caramel in the fresh aroma. Red apples, caramel, dark chocolate and breadcrust in the malty sweet flavour. Lively carbonation. Dry finish of buscuit, banana and chocolate with nice malty sweetness in the long aftertaste, hints of ryebread.

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

I seem to keep running into this brewery's beers, and every time I do, I become more and more impressed. Ultra Brune has a phat light brownish head that takes forever to settle into the chestnut brown hue. A heavy yeast and spice quality exists in the nose (cinnamon?), with big brown sugar, yeast, spice and nutty notes in the overall flavor. Very mild compared to other Belgian ales of it's ilk. Good alcoholic flavor in the finish. A nice strong Belgian brown ale.

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

dark ruby-brown colour with a big creamy head and a nice lace, strong aroma of licorice, malt and bread, a touch of alcohol, moderately sweet, full-bodied, the finish is full of licorice and malt with a touch of bitterness and alcohol - solid and well-balanced