Delirium Tremens
Posted in Beer Garden, Pale Ales on September 17, 2011
Delirium Tremens is a brand of Belgian strong pale ale produced by Huyghe Brewery in Melle. Delirium Tremens was launched on 26 December 1989. The beer uses three different yeasts and is packaged in a bottle that is painted to resemble cologne ceramics. The label displays the different phases of the production of “Delirium Tremens” and that the “Pink Elephant” was up and ready to conquer the world. This strong pale ale comes in at 9% ABV. The beer itself pours a hazy yellow with a compact, firm head. The nose is peppery, grainy, fruity (orange, banana) with a little spice. In the mouth it is smooth, yeasty, fruity (apple and pear) and little spicy (coriander and pepper). It has pleasantly long bitter finish. Like many quality Belgian beers it hides its high alcohol content.
