Unibroue Maudite

The Data

Country Canada

Style Belgian Style Strong Ale

Retail Price $13.99, 4-pack bottles, 12 oz.

ABV 8%

Score 5 Stars

In the Glass

Appearance

Deep mahogany/amber with a subtle haze and a thick head built by a steady flow of fine bubbles.

Aromatics

The aromas deliver a complex marriage of malt, orange, spices, with aromas of coriander and cloves, and floral hop notes.

Flavor

The palate echoes the nose, offering flavors of caramelized sugar, orange marmalade, and lightly roasted nuts with a spicy finish.

Intensity & Texture

Full-bodied and ideally balanced with great length and a long, warming finish.

Cool Factor

The Unibroue beers have long set a standard for Belgian-style beers made outside of Belgium. Maudite has been a favorite among the BevX team for decades.

Value Grade

Maudite is an incredible value. A quick scan of store shelves with a price comparison reveals the value, as the quality-to-price ratio is outstanding.

Analysis

The name Maudite recalls the Quebec legend of La Chasse-galerie – or flying canoe – which tells of men who made a deal with the devil to fly their canoes to Montreal. An agreement required that no man could say the name of God. When one of them shouted, “Oh my God,” the canoes fell from the sky, and they were never seen again. Maudite was launched in 1992 and has been part of the brewery’s core collection since. It has rightfully won numerous awards and accolades over the years and has also become a favorite at BevX.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled in a tulip/flute glass. Pour the beer vigorously into the glass to create a thick head of foam.