Delhaize Perfect Match Rood Vlees

Thick yellow-beige head, pitting in over hazy metallic foxy-amber beer. Roasted nose, caramelised light-brown sugar (cassonade), some wood, pepper, spices, dried woodberries. Bitterish, again woody. Sugar/restsugars arrive later, but the finish has a touch of harsher mineral bitterness. Again hints at (green) herbs/spices. Medium bodied at least; hides the alcohol; bit harsh in the aftertaste. Easily the best of the "Perfect Match" series, as well as the most complex. Moreover, this is the first from the clutch that can stand on its own, displaying real character.