B. United International Inc. - L'Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien

They can be enjoyed before, during and after a good meal. To serve them, tilt the glass and pour delicately, while allowing a nice foam collar ensuring a good release of the flavors. The ideal temperature of serving is between 6 and 8°C.

L'Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien 2004:

Tasting Notes:
Appearance:	Deep brick red reminiscent of a vintage Burgundy Wine. Fine crown of froth.
Flavor:	Amazing nose featuring a wide range of aromas : spices (cinnamon, wood), fruit spirits and a touch of licoricey, vegetal dryness.
Finish:	On the palate, it needs more time than your average craft beer, first velvety with just enough condition to bring it to live, followed by a slight sharp vinous note and a very subdued bitterness. The finish is strikingly long and port-like.

L'Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien 2005:

Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien 2005 was blended from 1 wooden barrel of grappa, 3 of Pinot Noir, 6 of merlot used for Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien 2004 It is floral with a touch of lavand oil. It just has a bit of carbonation. To give nerves to the beer.

It is of course a bit different as the other vintage, a bit more alcohol, the same pH, a good balance and a long and powerfull aftertaste. It is floral with a touch of lavand oil.

Notes from Jerome Rebetez:
“It is different from 2004, it is stronger at 15.0% Abv. and more spicy than 2004. I compared the 2 vintages and for me, it is a bit more complex in 2005 than in 2004, with a longer finish. But the balance between sweetness and sourness is definitely different."

L'Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien 2006:

Coming late 2007.