Belgians brew some of the
best tasting beers in the world. I love them very much. I have yet to any
Delirium beers, which is brewed by the Huyghe Brewery in Melle/Ghent Belgium.
This is a family brewery that has been brewing beer since 1654. Delirium Nocturnum,
8.5% ABV is highly popular strong dark Belgian Ale and usually has pink elephants
on the blue label. What the mean behind the pink elephant is not known by me,
but maybe you start to see the pink elephant all over the place after to many
of this beer. Nocturnum pour a dark brown color with a two and a half beige,
light brown color that big and stays for a little while before settling into
great looking lacing around the edges of the goblet. The aroma is of figs,
raisins with nice candied sugars and hints of alcohol. Taste is strong but none
to overwhelming with nice raisin slight fig with a light subtle sweetness, but
as this ale warms the alcohol become more dominate. I think that Nocturnum
pairs well a meat dish such as prime rib, lamb, veil or steak. The mouth feel
is full yet rich with a nice faint creamy texture. Nocturnum has a little bit
of an alcoholic finish with bits of fig and hits of a sweetness that will lead
into an after taste of more figs, raisins and faint toffee. The after taste
sticks around for a moment. I really enjoyed Delirium Nocturnum. I give this
ale A+. You should try this one! I still think Chimay Blue is the best of the strong
dark Belgian ale style, but this Delirium Nocturnum is right up there. Cheers! Happy
New Year! Please enjoy responsibly!
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