Sixtus Prior 8

Dark mahogany-brown abbey beer, cloudy and lightly carbonated, beneath a moderately abundant brown head with rather poor retention. The nose has notes of fruity liqueur and is subtly spicy. On the palate, the opening is pleasant and the flavor full, with a barely peppery caramel taste and good bitterness; the acrid lingering bitterness from yeast and hops is powerful.