Maredsous 8 Brune. Abbey Ale - 8% abv

Caramel, Treacle Toffee malt fills your palate, but there's enough tongue tingle from the lasting effervescence and the accompanying acidity to keep the sweetness from becoming overpowering. 

As the sweetness dies there's bitterness and a salty edge, that I suspect comes from the hops.

The ruby brown is accompanied by a pleasing yellowy head that persists long enough to keep things attractive.

It's a satisfying beer from many angles. It will be interesting to see how it measures up to the Trappist ales that it aims to emulate.