“Nobel, a Strong Ale which strikes the perfect balance between strength and sweetness with its golden colour, crisp fruity taste and well carbonated body.”

Glassware: Trappist tulip.

Appearance: Hazy light golden pour with three fingers of fluffy white head perched on top. Excellent retention and plenty of thick sudsy lace clinging to the glass as it ebbs.

Aroma: She’s nice and complex. Layers of semi-rich malt sweetness filled out by soft fruity and spicy yeast esters. Candied lemon, honey and guava mingle with the spicy accents of coriander, lemon pepper and curry leaf. There’s just the slightest hint of barnyard and orchard fruits creeping through as well. Very solid aroma.

Flavour: Again, quite a complex number with a higher carbonation and dryness than anticipated. Slightly tart lemon, estery spice and honey on entry then slowly approaching orchard fruits and earthy herbals through the mid. This little combo continues on and then lays down for a relatively dry and fruity finish with some spicy notes drawing out.

Mouthfeel: Creamy, effervescent and fluffy. Light-moderate body with a very well disguised 8.5% ABV.

Overall: It takes more than just passion and skill to brew only traditional Belgian beers in a market with a much higher demand for hoppy, hazy and sweeter styles. We’ve got a lot more respect for breweries like this who stick to their convictions and don’t give in to the hype. Keep em comin’.