Bonne-espérance (abbaye de)

A tawny-orange abbey beer, well carbonated, beneath an abundant, dense head with adequate retention. The aroma is powerful and refined, with a nose of fruity liqueur and caramel malt. On the palate, it is sweet, mellow, and fruity: a fine, round, acrid opening (yeast), a full-bodied flavor with little astringency or spice, and medium bitterness. A round, aromatic sweetness.