To celebrate the 11th Anniversary, Unibroue has just launched a very unique top re-fermented beer with a 11% Alcohol Content.
Only available for this event, it will be presented as a special edition, brown 750ml bottle (25.4oz) with golden engraved lettering denoting "UNIBROUE 11".
In the best tradition of Unibroue beers, the 11 is produced using only 100% natural ingredients and its sparkle is obtained by a secondary fermentation in the bottle. It possesses a copper golden colour and a subtle bitterness.
A rich aroma, reminiscent of ripe fruit and fig, is accompanied by a delicate spicy after note. The taste is complex and its body more than generous. This unique strong beer is warm and intriguing whilst remaining smooth and delicate.
With its 11% Alcohol, "11" is the highest alcohol content beer in Quebec. Produced in limited quantity and sold for a very minimal price for its quality, only about 6000 cases of this special brew will be sold. Of these, 3500 cases will be distributed in the Province of Quebec and the remaining 2500 cases will be available for exportation.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by PaulCardom from Stittsville, Ontario, Canada who has tried this beer a couple times. (1/13/2008 5:42:58 PM)
"This is a retired beer that it took me sometime to obtain. The beer pours a murky golden yellow with a fluffy white head. The aroma is breadlike yeast, with some malt, and fruit spices.........and a hint of alcohol. The flavour is a cornucopia of goodness. Sweet malts, bread, and some sweet spices make up a great mouthful."
Aroma:
10/10
Appearance:
10/10
Mouthfeel:
10/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
10/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(5)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by Chopz from Cantley, Canada who has tried this beer once. (1/3/2007 8:46:15 PM)
"Celebrating my 800th review with this discontinued brew that has been in my cellar, waiting for a good occasion. Bring in the new year !! On the cork, 2-6 is writen and on the back of the bottle 12-12-2002. Not even open, I can see lots of sediments floating around in the bottle. Pours a hazy golden-orange colour with a average white head that is fizzy and bubbly. Surprisingly, because of its lack in creaminess, the head disappears rather quickly. Carbonation though is quite active, with tiny bubbles all over the glass. Because of this, a small ring stays around. Beautiful fruity aromas with the Belgian yeast. Plums, apples, bananas, honey, mild nuts and spices. The alcohol is nowhere to be found, not in the nose, nor in the taste. Good creamy mouthfeel and close to full-bodied. The flavours start on the sweet side and end up on the bitter one. Lots of fruits and spices, but so well blended, that it is hard to detect them easily. Some peaches, citrus, banana cake, apples and hop. I am really thankful I could taste this one and suggest you jump on it, if you see a bottle of this just sitting there in a store (just like I did... back in 2004)."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.2)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 750ml @ $6.42 Unit Cost: $4.05 per Pint
[3] Review by mrmanning from London, Canada who has tried this beer many times. (8/17/2006 12:14:01 AM)
"BAM finally get to try this bad boy, and it was worth the wait. First of all I’ll thank BUNKYPOP for sending me this all the way from Illinois! Pours a dark gold body, with some cloudy orange properties. Head is just off-white, short lived and medium sized. In the end the head just sorta sat around the edge of the glass. Aromas are a huge blast of hops, citrus (lemon and orange), sweet malty candies, and some grassy notes too. Complex! Taste is like a hops train coming straight for your mouth, and it explodes in your mouth. HUGE HOPS, bitterness, orange peel, candied malts, grainy and grassy, and a slight boozey warmth. Finish is boozey and warming, huge bite in the mouth. Long lasting hoppy aftertaste. Suprisingly smooth and enjoyable for the alcohol content. Awesome and prime example of the style. Well done Three Floyds!"
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 650ml @ $6.36 Unit Cost: $4.63 per Pint
[4] Review by aracauna from Adairsville, GA, USA who has tried this beer (1/15/2006 10:21:34 AM)
"The first thing that struck me about this beer was how pale it was. It's got a huge foamy white crown, but for the style, if it didn't, it'd be a major flaw. Head has good staying power and excellent lacing. Excellent cascading and with the crystal clear body you get on the first pour makes for a beautiful picture. Clove, alcohol, spearmint, figs banana peel and a little wine on the nose. Complex, but not overwhelming given the strength. The flavor is fairly light and pretty clean with a very short finish. I get a bit of fresh cream and ripe fruit lightly spiced. The body is creamy and but not so carbonated as to have the cottony mouthfeel that I dislike. I'm surprised I don't notice the alcohol more. A very easy drinking Belgian Strong Blonde. You've got to be careful with this stuff because it goes down as easy as a much lighter golden ale. While the aroma is nice, I'd like the flavor to be a little bolder because after all, when I'm reaching for a big beer like this, my goal isn't to be able to pound back a few bottles. I want a sipping beer and this seems a little too quaffable."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
10/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.3)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[5] Review by herbjones from Orange, CA, USA who has tried this beer (10/30/2005 11:20:54 AM)
"A murky golden pour with a fluffy white head.Big yeasty,spicy nose. Bubble gum flavor with banana and clove dominant. Medium bodied with a crisp finish."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.6)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
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