Caracole - Nostradamus (2010)

A very complex artisanal Wallonian brown ale, rich, warming, little piquant in the mouth with liquorice, mocha flavors, pear and toasted bread background notes, perfect after-dinner drink or night cap.

The ABV is 9.0 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Belgium Strong Dark Ale
Glass to use - Snifter, Tulip, Goblet or Oversize Wine Glass

Delivery 12oz bottle.

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

The Pour - Pours a brown color with a small tan head that disappears. Some lacing.
Aroma - Spices and dark fruit.
Taste -  Sweet, malty, dark fruit, molasses and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation and full body. A slight warm burn.
Drinkable - I like this brew.  One year of aging helped this brew.  A very good beer for the cooler months.  Well balanced between the sweetness and spices.

This beer pairs very well with cheeses and beef.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A-.

BeerAdvocate Rating =A-

Ratebeer Rating = 97