Twelfth Beer Of Christmas

I know what you're thinking: didn't he only do 11 beers? People who don't even like beer are antsy because the series is unfinished.

Well, I must tell you that I did have the twelfth beer a while ago, I just didn't mention it. So, to set your mind at ease, please take note of the respectable Chambly Noire from Unibroue. Up there in Quebec they have strange ideas, but some good ones found their way into some excellent Ales.

The Chambly Noire is a black ale weighing in at 6.2% ABV -- not high enough to hurt your head, but just enough to set it slightly apart from the run-of-the-mill. Smooth and delicious.

This dark ale was created in honor of the brave soldiers of the Carignan-Salières Regiment, with their famous black musketeer hats.  In 1665, King Louis XIV sent the regiment to New France to defend against the Iroquois. He had a number of strategic forts, including Fort Chambly, built along the Richelieu River, ensuring peace and prosperity for the colony. Many French Canadians are the direct descendants of these intrepid forebears.

Origin	Chambly, Quebec
Brewed since	2005
ABV	6.2%
Fermentation	Top
Style	Belgian-style black ale
Color	Dark brown, shades of mahogany
SRM	40
Clarity	Opaque
Head	Beige, dense, long-lasting
Bubbles	Fine
Effervescence	Slow
Nose	Wood, smoky, roasted coffee beans, licorice
Flavor	Smooth roasted grains, mildly smoky notes , and spices (cloves, green anise, mint) with a chocolaty finish
IBU	21
Body	Thin
Aftertaste	Pleasantly lingers on
Suggested serving temperature	6º–10ºC / 43° – 50°F
Suggested glass	Footed flute