Bottle poures a clear medium chestnut with a quick sandy head and lots of thick persistant lacing. Lightly toasted pale malt aroma. Watery light and sweet woody flavor. Small hop bite but overall unimpressive.

Well it looks pretty nice, a deep reddish amber color with a foaming head leaving a modest lace although I might have expected to see some yeast. The aroma however, is a tad funky (but not in the good way). Musty orange peels, vaguely vegetal and an indistinct spicing. Strongly caramelized sweetness upfront, but gives way to a semi-dry vegetal finish. Slick palate. Not much true Belgian character despite being labeled an abbey ale.