[Viv]

JOUP (MARCH 2026)       

Dark Ale from Grain d'Orge, last tasted once in 2006, now with an ABV of 6.8%
( was 7.5% ).

Pours a deep ruby burgundy, with a rocky frothy head. Good lacing.

Fresh airy aroma of hops, malts and caramel.

It's thin bodied, nicely carbonated, with great complexity and good depth of flavour.
Smooth and very easy drinking, there's plenty of caramel, honey, malts, fruits especially
plum, maple and fig, fruit gums, cough candy, grass, gingerbread, pepper, ginger,
baking powder, florals, and herbals. Every mouthful is different. All those flavours
really do work together in this pretty unique brew. The first time I tasted it back in
2006 I wasn't impressed but I am glad that I have tried it again and this time I am
greatly impressed! Excellent brew!

Cheers!

Viv