Eleven months ago today, my good friend Denny and I brewed the Luce Cannon. This Belgian dark strong ale had a brew day that was full of problems. The wort at the end of the day tasted good, but it was still unclear if we had saved it.
Early returns on this beer weren’t great. It came across pretty sweet and did not come together as a complete package. However, a lot went into this beer and the last thing I wanted to do was dump it. I let it sit in bottles in my basement for almost 6 months before I started sampling it again. Thankfully this beer has turned the corner.
Tasting Notes:
Aroma: Dark fruit (plum, cherry) dominates. Sweetness. Slight alcohol note with a deep sniff.
Appearance: Dark brown with orange highlights. Light, off-white lacing – no real head formed. Hazy
Flavor: More dark fruit. Raisins, plums. Slight caramel sweetness. Toffee.
Mouthfeel: Medium-full body. Medium carbonation. No alcohol coming through.
In the end, I’m happy with the way this beer has come together. I am very thankful I refused to dump it out. Just another example of not giving up on a beer paying off. I do wish it had dried out a little more in the finish. I am going to keep the recipe the same going forward and just try to put more emphasis on pitching enough healthy yeast.