Beer #135: Kapittel Prior Ale
Beer: Kapittel Prior Ale
Brewery: Van Eecke Brewery, Watou, Belgium
Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Serving Type: 11.2 oz bottle
Price: Unknown – part of a mixed gift pack.
Availability: Year-round
Glassware: Goblet
Strength: 9.0% ABV (alcohol by volume)
Drinkability: While a big beer (both in alcohol and style), this particular brew is easy drinking and flavorful, with the whole glass gone before I knew it
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Hazy, medium nut-brown hue with a thin, fizzy, white head
Aroma: Raisins, chocolate and Port
Mouthfeel: Medium body with tiny, fizzy bubbles
Taste: Initially slightly buttery with dark fruit (plums and raisins), melding into a big, chewy, malty middle, followed by a slightly toasty, effervescent and smooth finish. The relatively high alcohol content is well-hidden. Overall, a big, rich brew that is extremely smooth and really delicious.
Pairing: Pairs nicely with caramelized crispy-skin dark-meat chicken
Trivia: According to a recent CNBC article, Belgium ranks #7 in the world in average beer consumption at 93 liters per person per year. Who is #1? The Czech Republic at 156.9 liters per person… about a 12 oz bottle for every day of the year!
