I made the mistake of sitting down to review this beer right after work - and on an empty stomach. Naturally, this has made it a bit harder to write about. Oh well, on with it!
Pere Jacques is Goose Island's take on a Dubbel. A few of the Belgian-Styles have videos on their pages on the Goose Island website, Pere Jacques being one of them:
Pere Jacques
Brewery: Goose Island
Country: USA (Illinois)
Style: Belgian Dubbel
ABV: 8.0
IBUs: 26
Serving Type: 22oz Bottle
Cost: $7
Appearance: Dark reddish brown color. Poured with a nice one finger head again, but this one was quick to disappear. Very light carbination.
Aroma: Had a very present caramel smell. There were also some notes of malt as well as fig.
Taste: This beer does not disguise the taste of alcohol well. It wasn't overpowering, but it was immediately detectable. Slightly spiced, with an overall taste of dried fruits, malt, and candied sugar. Also, don't let this beer get too far above it's recommended serving temperature (40°F) because its taste changes rapidly. By my second glass, it had warmed up too much and tasted more like alcohol and bread.
Drinkability: Goes down smooth despite the very present taste of alcohol. Definitely a good sipper.
Verdict: Worth trying if you can get it on tap or in the 4 pack, but I wouldn't buy the 22oz bomber again. Chimay Premiere (red) costs a little bit more for a bomber but is a much better Dubbel.
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