Beer's Tasted - Old Fisherman's Ale

Found a limited quantity ale from De Struise Brouwers in Belgium, called Pannepot, 2010 vintage.  This quad ale had a rich, dark color and weighed in at about 10% ABV.  With a malty nose, it is brewed with spices and tastes of burnt caramel and raisins with hints of honey and vanilla.  A very good sipping ale that would pair well with sweet appetizers or desserts like creme brulee.  Like many Belgian ales, it is not overly hoppy with its Bramling Cross, Hallaertau MF hops.

Beer Advocate had this to say about De Struise Brouwers..."Set up by two friends and a Brother-in-Law who started brewing beer in a barn at a local farm. Went commercial in 2003, but with no capital the beers were brewed on the Brasserie Caulier Plant. In February 2006, the decision was taken to move production to the Flemish SA Deca Brewery in Woesten-Vleteren (working) parts of which date from 1917. Exports its beers to Canada, Denmark, Italy and the USA with plans for China, India and Australia in the beerline."