7.6

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

0.33 l bottle from 'Craftbeershop.com', as 'Kasteel Cuvée', best before February 2030. Clear, very dark ruby with a medium large, frothy, almost stable, beige head. Sweetish-malty, gently yeasty-spicy, slightly fruity and a little vinous aroma of molasses, caramel, raisins, prunes, marzipan and light chocolate. Quite sweet, malty, moderately bitter, gently yeasty-spicy, moderately fruity and a bit roasty taste of molasses, caramel, chocolate, raisins, prunes, marzipan and traces of overripe banana, followed by a medium long, moderately bitter, a little warming finish. Full body, smooth and gently effervescent mouthfeel, soft carbonation. Rich, complex brew, a pleasure to drink when it gets colder outside.