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Bomber of the Month: December
Le Trou Du Diable - La Grivoise De Noel
Regular Price: $9.99
Sale Price: $7.99
Sale End: 12/31/2014
ABV: 7.5%
Rate Beer: 92 Points
Le Trou Du Diable - La Grivoise De Noel

Le Trou Du Diable is a Brewery based in Shawinigan, mid-way between Montréal and Québec City, Quebec. The Brewery’s name literally translates to “Devil’s Hole”, and is a reference to a mighty whirlpool called “The Cauldron” located at the bottom of Shawinigan Falls. Le Trou du Diable first opened its doors and started brewing in December of 2005. They are known for making quality beers that span the gamut of styles and have many awards that stand as proof of their quality craftsmanship.
On to the Tasting Notes:
Upon initial pour the hue of the beer was a medium to dark amber color, almost plum-like in color. The beer started with a decent one-finger head of foam that dissipated quite quickly. The aromas of dark dried fruits, caramel, toffee, honey, and holiday spice were quite familiar with this style. The first sip brought about the same dark dried fruits from the aroma as well as a nice balanced sweetness from the malts. Towards the end of the taste experience, a biscuitier characteristic came through ending with a slightly spiced and malty finish. This was an excellently made Holiday Belgian Strong Dark ale that will surely warm you up with its subtle heat and well balanced holiday spices. Santé!
Food Pairing:
Due to the big bold flavors of La Grivoise De Noel it needs to be paired with a dish that has some weight behind it. Beef Shanks cooked with some peppercorns, cloves, allspice, bay leaves, cinnamon, and a couple cups of the beer would blend together quite nicely. The seasonal spices of the beer along with the hearty character of the meat will surely put you in a happy place with the colder months of the year upon us.



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