Malheur 12
Brouwerij Malheur

Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Year-Round
Belgium
Judges Ratings 92
Aroma: 23 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20
Description
Malheur beers are noble, living beers that are conditioned in the bottle and cask. They undergo a flavour evolution and a positive aging process as a result. The Malheur 12°, with its 12% alcohol by volume and deep chestnut colour is the crown jewel in the family of Malheur quality beers.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 12.00%
IBUs: 33
Served at: (40 – 55° F)
Hops:
Malts:
Judges Review

By BC Review
Judges Ratings 92
Aroma: 23 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20
For such a hefty beer, Malheur 12 is surprisingly quaffable and should be approached with more than a modicum of restraint and caution. As a “Quadrupel,” this beer falls loosely within the Belgian dark strong ale style and is dominated by alcohol, chewy malt and spices. The nose swirls with notes of caramel, cinnamon, figs and even a hint of Calvados. Tom dug beneath the alcohol in the nose and uncovered a soothing blend of molasses, palm dates and fresh rye bread. Tim generally agreed with Tom’s comments but found the aroma to have a bit more spice complexity, including whiffs of cardamom and cocoa. Pouring a seductive chestnut brown, with the merest hint of haze, this beer produces a massive meringue-like orange-ish head that refuses to fall. Laced with flavors of dark Caribbean rum, sticky caramel and ripe citrus fruits, Malheur 12 skillfully camouflages its rather substantial alcohol content. In addition to the upfront alcohol, Nick detected opulent flavors of candied pear and nutmeg and offered high praise for the almost quenching, somewhat dryish finish that left him wanting more. Pete picked up some “hot” alcohol notes that detracted from an otherwise flawless performance. He did, however, enjoy the lightly caramelly malt that floated over the whopping alcohol. Overall, Malheur 12 is a thoroughly enjoyable brew, beautifully crafted to be shared on memorable occasions.
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