Zatte
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This is a follow up review of my visit to the Brouwerij’t IL
windmill in Amsterdam. I decided I couldn't leave this experience at home so I brought some of these little beauties home.
Zatte was
the first beer to be produced by the brewery way back in 1985 and is a tripel,
the category reserved for the stronger, blonde beers in Belgian tradition. This
beer more than lives up to its reputation and is an excellent example of what an exciting tripel should be like.
The
appearance of this beer is a mystically murky amber colour, full of bubbles
with great head retention. The enticing appearance of this beer is matched by
its fruity aroma. The aroma has a malty sweetness that is mixed together with
hints of citrus with a delicate yeast finish.
The flavour
backs up the intriguing appearance and exciting aroma. There is an extremely
malty flavour, which is complimented by a subtle bitter notes that retains in
your mouth throughout, complimenting one another. These basic flavours
are mixed together with hints of nuttiness and spices.
This is a good beer
that deserves to be drunk in places other than its unique brewery.
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