Unibroue 17

Unibroue 17 Review



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kevin
Chicago, IL

Unibroue 17 is a wonderfully refreshing dark ale

5 star rating

trying new things, beer drinker

JUL
22
2008
Unibroue 17 is a craft beer brewed by Unibroue (surprise!) in celebration of their 17th (surprise!) anniversary.  It seems that they brew and bottle a special beer each year; this is in addition to their more popular La Fin Du Monde, Maudite, and other brews that they produce. I've seen the 15 and 16 in the store, but based on a strong recommendation from a friend I tried the 17.  Let me start by saying he didn't steer me wrong!

The 17 comes in a 750ml bottle (the same size as a standard wine bottle) topped with a wire cage and a cork (like champagne) and opened with a satisfying "pop!"  It poured a very vigorous head which I had to let settle...about 2.5 inches.  (A beer guru friend of mine says this means that the beer could stand to age in the bottle longer...)  The color was a rusty brown; deep but without any cloudiness.

When tasting, I was immediately impressed with the caramely malt.  The hops are there, just much more subtle, which I enjoyed.  I'm not at all a hop-head and believe that the hops should blend with the rest of the flavors, which they do in this beer.  There are also hints of spice and a touch of fruit.  The beer felt very light in the mouth, very refreshing and crisp.

At 10% ABV and 750ml, the Unibroue 17 is is definitely a beer you'll want to share with a friend or two.  It's a well balanced, flavorful beer that I'll be coming back as long as I can still get buy!  I may even try cellaring a bottle or two and seeing how/if it improves after a year.



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GeorgeChabot wrote on Aug 9, 2008 at 7:56PM

Sounds good, Kevin. :>

jazzybean01 wrote on Jul 30, 2008 at 5:14PM

Thank you for this review. I am a huge beer fanatic and really like to read the beer reviews of other connesiuers. Thanks and keep them coming!

kevin wrote on Jul 25, 2008 at 4:31PM

In response to Saxguy's comment from Jul 25, 2008 at 3:55PM:

I'm going to have to try some of there other beers out. Anything in particular that you recommend?

Saxguy wrote on Jul 25, 2008 at 3:55PM

I like most of the Unibroue products. This is especially good.

CyndiA wrote on Jul 23, 2008 at 10:49AM

You're a good guy!

kevin wrote on Jul 23, 2008 at 9:51AM

In response to CyndiA's comment from Jul 22, 2008 at 2:11PM:

Great! I'll make sure I have some on hand! :)

CyndiA wrote on Jul 22, 2008 at 2:11PM

I'm headed over with my chilled mug (-: