Nostradamus

Nostradamus — Belgian Strong Ale Dark and Prophetic, Brasserie Caracole

Nostradamus is the Belgian Strong Ale from Brasserie Caracole, a historic craft brewery in Namur, Belgium: a name that evokes prophecies and mysteries, and a beer that keeps its promise — dark, complex, capable of surprising sip after sip. A beer for contemplation for those who love great Belgian Strong Ales.

Sensory Profile

• Color: Reddish brown slightly hazy — persistent hazelnut-colored foam cap
• Nose: Complex and enveloping fruitiness — dates, raisins, and plums with notes of coffee, anise, and licorice
• Taste: Full, warm, and enveloping — the typical complexity of great Belgian Strong Ales that invite reflection
• Finish: Long, spicy, persistent — with the alcoholic warmth that elegantly warms
• Character: Dark, mysterious, layered — each sip reveals something new

How to Serve

• Temperature: 12-14°C — not too cold to enjoy the aromatic complexity
• Glass: Belgian goblet — to concentrate the aromas and appreciate the color
• Occasion: Contemplative beer, after a meal, winter evenings by the fireplace

Recommended Pairings

• Intense aged cheeses — Gorgonzola, Roquefort, cave-aged cheeses
• Braised meats — beef stew, osso buco, carbonade flamande
• Dark chocolate — 70%+ to enhance the cocoa and coffee notes
• Desserts — chocolate cake, crème brûlée, plum desserts

Brasserie Caracole — Namur, Belgium

Brasserie Caracole is one of the oldest and most respected craft breweries in Belgium, based in Namur. It produces characterful beers using traditional methods, still employing an ancient direct-fire system. Nostradamus is their most iconic Belgian Strong Ale: dark, prophetic, unforgettable.

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