Val-Dieu Grand Cru

• Name: Val-Dieu Grand Cru, 10.5%, Belgium
  
• Appearance: Very dark brown, hint of red. Little bit of off-white head.
  
• Aroma: Dark malt, dark fruit. Slightly sweet. Hint of alcohol.
  
• Taste: Dark fruit and dark malt. Warming. Nice aftertaste. Big bottle for one, though.
  
• Bought: Au Grain d'Orge, 750 ml, CHF 9.00
• Overall score: 5/6
  
• Info: 24/9-2009, 31/100

Slightly stronger than the 10% listed in the 100-book.