10%
Once banned in the US because the provocative title of this line of ales was thought to encourage overindulgence (the pink elephant logo on the label probably did very little to curb the argument), Delirium Noël from the Huyghe Brewery is a seasonal Belgian Strong Ale that pours dark red with a foamy beige head.
Top fermented and bottle conditioned, the brew boasts potent aromas of dark fruit, apricot, caramel malt, sweet cherry, cinnamon and clove with notes of vanilla, apple, banana and yeast.
Taste is similar to aroma and also includes toffee, plum, and red wine with notes of pepper and bitter hops.
The mouthfeel is medium bodied and creamy smooth thanks to generous and lively carbonation; the 10.0% ABV is well hidden, and the finish is lingering, spicy, and dry.
-Huyghe
