Name: Fantome: Black Ghost
Brewed In/Type: Belgium / Dark Ale
Bought at/Price: Binny's / $4.99 (clearance)
Dennis: Aroma is what you'd expect from a strong dark belgian ale, warm sweet fruit, and malt. Although it appeared to be a little over carbonated (the cork damn near popped itself), after a few minutes of breathing it really settled down nicely. Taste is strong, very very dark in it's fruits (reminds me of the smell of over ripe bananas) and has a pleasant alcohol twinge to it. At 8%, this really starts to kick your butt halfway through, but the unique spices will have you guessing till the end.
Jen: The tastes in this ale are throwing me a bit. Upfront I get a nice smooth fruity flavor with characteristics of a strong Belgian Ale (figs, raisins etc.). I also get a mild taste of spices like anise and clove. There is also a strong malt presence throughout and ends with a major alcohol twinge. With a medium body and very fine and bubbly carbonation, this is an easy to drink dark ale.
Rating: 3.75 out of 5