Where Delirium Tremens is light and festive, Nocturnum is its dark sister - a strong dark ale from the same Huyghe Brewery, now in the large 75 cl bottle for sharing or long enjoyment.
Expert description of Huyghe Delirium Nocturnum 75 cl
Delirium Nocturnum is the dark edition in the Delirium family from Huyghe Brewery in Melle, Belgium. Unlike the pale Tremens, Nocturnum has a dark brown colour with a reddish hue, and a triple fermented process that gives it depth and complexity beyond the ordinary.
The aroma offers caramel, mocha and chocolate, seasoned with liquorice and coriander. The taste begins with a soft alcoholic fullness, which gives way to a rising bitterness from roasted malt and chocolate malt, while the finish offers a fine balance between bitterness and sweetness - this 75 cl edition is ideal for sharing or enjoying over several rounds.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Caramel, mocha and chocolate, with spices like liquorice and coriander.
Taste
Soft alcoholic fullness that gives way to a rising bitterness from roasted malt and chocolate malt.
Finish
Well balanced between bitterness and sweetness.
Specifications
Name: Delirium Nocturnum Pink Elephant
Brewery: Huyghe Brewery
Country/Region: Melle, Belgium
Beer Style: Strong Dark Ale
ABV: 8.5%
IBU: 24.5
Size: 75 CL
Fermentation: Triple fermented
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C in a tulip glass, pairs well with dark chocolate or strong cheese
Flavour Profile
Chocolate · Spiced · Bitter · Full-bodied
Did You Know?
Delirium Nocturnum shares its name and elephant motif with the better known Delirium Tremens, but is brewed as a markedly darker and more powerful beer, focused on roasted malt notes rather than the pale, spiced style.
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