Tasty Beverage of the Week

Many moons ago, Gus procured a case of Unibroue beers. The hazy memory was faint until I had my first sip of La Fin Du Monde just recently. I was instantly reminded of a brewery that had blown my mind in the 90s. The price tag at the beer distributor kept me at bay for almost a decade. But, it being the holiday season, I decided it best to go for broke.
Unibroue produces the finest ales I have ever tasted. That's a bold statement. I spent quite some time at Zeno's working on my passport (around the world in 80 beers), and countless adventures at Brewsky's and Pletcher's. But I feel strong in making this statement: La Fin Du Monde is the best beer that has ever passed my lips.
It pours extremely heady, with a beautiful unfiltered gold color. Yes, it is an "ale on lees", which means it is refermented in the bottle on a yeast base. Don't be scared. Just pour it in a glass and drink the goodness. It's got vitamins in it and stuff.
La Fin Du Monde is the #1 ranked Tripel on Beer Advocate. By definition, "The name "Tripel" actually stems from part of the brewing process, in which brewers use up to three times the amount of malt than a standard Trappist "Simple." Traditionally, Tripels are bright yellow to gold in color, which is a shade or two darker than the average Pilsener. Head should be big, dense and creamy. Aroma and flavor runs along complex, spicy phenolic, powdery yeast, fruity/estery with a sweet finish. Sweetness comes from both the pale malts and the higher alcohol. Bitterness is up there for a beer with such a light body for its strength, but at times is barely perceived amongst the even balance of malts and hops. The lighter body comes from the use of Belgian candy sugar (up to 25% sucrose), which not only lightens the body, but also adds complex alcoholic aromas and flavors. Small amounts of spices are sometimes added as well. Tripels are actually notoriously alcoholic, yet the best crafted ones hide this character quite evil-like and deceivingly, making them sipping beers."
I can't even describe the flavor. If you've ever had one, you would never forget it, and not be able to remember exactly what it tastes like until you have another. The Alstrom Bros both give it the coveted A+ score. I can't sing enough praises of La Fin Du Monde (translated as The End of The World).
It's like a sore dick - you can't beat it.