This evening, two from Brasserie Jandrain-Jandrenouille. IV Saison (as you may have picked up already, a saison) was the first up and it is the better of the pair. Spicy, herbal notes. A pronounced hoppy bitterness. This in many ways is like an IPA with a rounder, more full mouthfeel. Really a nice beer and one I would highly recommend if you have the opportunity to try it. Four Drunk Monks!!
The next beer was, wait for it, V Cense. How cute, another beer with a Roman numeral name. If these beers weren't so good, I would totally hate their names. But fortunately for all involved, they are good. Very good. The Cinq Cense is a dark amber in color. Less spice than the IV Saison but with good hop character. The V Cense has a bit of caramel malt flavor but not a lot of sweetness. It is balanced and complex. Three and a half Drunk Monks!
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