Ch'Ti Grand Cru

Ch'Ti hits you with apricot jam and golden honey right away—there's a slickness to it, almost syrupy in the mid-palate, that makes you feel the 8.4% instantly. The finish is warm and slightly sticky, like the alcohol's doing the talking. It's a beer that sits heavy and purposeful, no tricks, just straightforward malt generosity wrapped in that Belgian yeast spice that never fully resolves.

Fort Lapin Tripel

Fort Lapin's more restless—white pepper and clove snap at you first, then a subtle citrus bloom emerges underneath. The body's leaner than you'd expect from a tripel; there's an almost tea-like dryness in the back that the extra IBUs actually justify. It finishes clean in a way that makes you want another sip instead of settling into the chair.