Brouwerij Malheur - Novice Tripel Black

Pours hazy dark brown with a small, foamy, tan head. The aroma contains caramel, candied fruits, raisin, sweet licorice, (pear) syrup. It tastes medium fruity and licorice-like sweet with hints of sour berries and light to medium spicy/hoppy bitter; hoppy, bit metallic finish with warming alcohol. Medium body, slick texture, lively carbonation. The aroma was more promising than the taste could deliver but perhaps it was served too cold.