#152 Val-Dieu - Brown

A second beer from Val-Dieu.

There is a strong dark malt aroma to this beer. The roasted smell is the strongest but there is also a pronounced caramel smell. The color is dark brown with amber highlights. There is some sediment floating in the beer, like the Val-Dieu blond. The foam is thick and leaves the beer covered.

The dark malt give the beer a roasted taste that is balance against the sweetness. The Belgian spice flavors are weak, but noticeable. There is a slight harsh bite to the beer, but the other flavor overshadow the harshness. The mouthfeel is light with plenty of carbonation.

I really like the malt flavors in this beer, they are well balance and give the beer lots of taste. This is a easy drinking beer, like the Blond.