Pepe Nero Belgium Style Ale 2011

Product of: United States

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This Belgian-style farmhouse ale (or Saison) is brewed with black peppercorns. The malts used are: Pilsner, Rye, Crystal Rye, Black Malt with Pilgrim, Saaz hops. International Bitterness Units: 30

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 14/05/2012

Appearance:

(bottled on 02/24/11) Very dark mahogany, almost black with thick beige head and heavy lacing.

Aroma:

Heavily roasted, slightly charred chestnuts/hazelnuts, burnt coffee beans and freshly cut peat.

Taste:

Earthy, burnt toast charcoal with hints of heavy molasses sweetness.

Aftertaste:

Earthy, black pepper and barbeque charcoal.