Saturday, September 09, 2006

Brew Crew 09/08/06 Unibroue Maudite


Brew Crew, September 08 2006 Unibroue Maudite
Description from www.unibroue.com:
Since
1992 La Maudite
Type Strong Red Ale, refermented in the bottle
Alcohol 8 % alc./vol.
Color Mahogany
Taste Subtle coriande, light spices and a hint of hops
Aroma Spicy
Shelf Life 5 years or more
Serving Suggestions Pasta, red meat, stews and spicy dishes

In November 1992 Maudite (the damned one), was the first strong beer to be distributed in Quebec grocery stores. It contains 8 % alcohol and is also the first beer brewed in America that improves with age. When served young, it is very smooth, but when served after several years of storage, its flavour is reminiscent of port. Maudite is a mahogany-colored, rich-tasting premium beer that has a distinctive, complex taste. Because of the warmth it releases, this strong character beer must be served cool but not cold. Perfect with pasta, red meats, stews and spicy dishes, it also makes a good aperitif and after-dinner drink.

Maudite has a typically Quebecois name that is reminiscent of the legend of the Chasse-Galerie (the legend of the Flying Canoe). Legend has it that a group of lumberjacks struck a deal with the devil to fly home in their canoes, guided by Satan himself, to make it home in time for Christmas.


2 comments:

AsianSteev said...

The Maudite has a very thick foamy head. It glows a deep brown color, and has a fruity aroma.
The taste is very wheaty, somewhat bitter, and for some reason hard to swallow, although it finishes nicely once it's down. There is a very slight metallic aftertaste. So-so.
5/10

Dr. C said...

Maudite has a very nice dark color to it. It has a floral smell with a hint of spice. The taste is a blast of different flavors, which like Steve said, makes it difficult to swallow. The taste is spicy and wheaty. I rate this beer as a Sipper. It's not a terrible beer, but it's not one that is easy to drink a lot of.