Thursday, March 3, 2011

Huisbrouwerij Sint Canarus - Potteloereke

The tiny village of Gottem is just south of the small East Flanders town of Deinze, thereby making it downtown. But the house brewery of Sint Canarus is not exactly situated in a bustling, urban setting. Far from it. This is in fact a small craft brewery serving a small, rural community. And with a bit of a quirky streak, brought to you by the brewmaster mister Piet Meirhaeghe - also known as Dr. Canarus. The brewery & brewmaster get their name from a local drinking club, called "Semper Canarus." Translation: always drunk. Indeed, the good doctor is known to host group lectures at the brewery on the subject of the positive health benefits of alcohol. We understand them to be quite informative. Medical expertise aside, Dr. Canarus has also crafted some first rate beers. This one is a Belgian Dark Ale, showing a dark mahogany color, off-white head, and aromas of ripe fruit and roasted malt. Quite effervescent, on the palate this is full of supple dark fruit, plum, raisin, scorched sugar and burnt toast. Dessert with a kick. 8% abv

Had this at Monk's

The ABV is 8.0 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Belgium Dark Ale
Glass to use- Snifter, Tulip, Goblet or Chalice
Delivery 330ml Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Pours a dark amber color with a big tan head. Great lacing.
Aroma - Malty and piny.  After it warmed up a bit I got a candy aroma.
Taste -  Thick molasses and dark fruits, wine like, kind of like a sherry.
Mouth Feel - Over carbonated.  After it warmed up a bit the carbonation settled down.
Drinkable - Very tasty. 

This beer may pair well with cheese and meats.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B+
Ratebeer Rating = 91
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