A Pint Half Full

Purchased from:
Whole Foods, Fair Lakes, VA

ABV%:
9%

Type:
Ale

Color:
Hazy, rich, golden hue with a pillowy white head

Aroma:
Immediately smelled of cloves and spices with alcohol interlaced, finishing up with a little sweetness

Taste:
More cloves and spice.  Almost tasted like this beer was "smoked".  The 9% ABV is pretty high and it provides a warming feeling but it is not overbearing.  Medium bodied with a flavor that you won't forget.

Overall:
I saw this in Whole Foods a couple times and was intrigued by the name and the image of a "golden" Canada (seriously?).  I really like the Unibroue Brewery; I've had fond memories of hanging out at Brickskeller in DC drinking bottles of Unibroue Edition 2004 (or was it 2005?) with friends and the stuff was just awesome.  So when I saw this offering I could not resist picking up a pack despite its $9/4bottle price tag.

La Fin Du Monde literally means "The Ends of the World" according to the box and is self described as "liquid gold".  If I thought about what liquid gold tastes like, it'd be close to this beer.  Unibroue has done a great job with this, delivering a unique flavor that is sure to awaken your taste buds to what beer can offer.  It is pleasant and easy to drink despite its high ABV but every sip is wonderful.  The flavor is very complex with its layers of smoky, spicy taste, finishing dry and warm, enticing you to drink more.  Be careful though, the alcohol will definitely hit you in the end.  I highly recommend this brew.

4.5/5