Esprit du Dragon

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown with mahogany highlights, holding a dense tan head that leaves distinct lacing on the glass. The beer presents with good clarity and moderate carbonation, appropriate to its strength and Belgian heritage.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with caramel and barley sugar sweetness, followed by gingerbread spice and biscuit grain notes from the specialty malts. Flemish yeast contributes dark fruit esters and a subtle herbal edge, without hop bitterness in the forefront.

◐ Taste

The palate enters with smooth caramel and biscuit malt, building into warming alcohol that reads as vinous heat rather than sharp bite. Residual candi sugar keeps bitterness restrained at 24 IBU, allowing the spiced yeast character and dark fruit to remain prominent through the mid-palate.

◑ Finish

The finish lengthens into rum and madeira-like warmth, with lingering sweet malt and spice notes. Alcohol heat persists without harshness, leaving a vinous, contemplative aftertaste.

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.