Brewery: Daas Daas
Location: Hainaut, Belgium
Style: Belgian amber abbey-style ale
ABV: 6.5%
Version: Bottled
Source: Courtesy of Daas

A Parcelforce delivery driver turned up out on my doorstep a few weeks ago, bearing a package that turned out to contain a complimentary bottle of Daas Ambré. This was a nice surprise and made a pleasant change from people trying to sell me gas and electricity (gas and electricity salespeople take note: try handing out free beer instead, you’ll win many more friends that way).

I’d already sampled Daas Witte and Dass Blonde last October and enjoyed them both (Blonde more more than Witte) so I was happy to give the Ambré a go. And happily this one turned out to be the best of the three.

Pouring a rich amber-red-brown with a thin head, Daas Ambré delivers a warming, malty flavour with a noticeable alcohol hit, although nothing too over-powering. Orangey citrus flavours abound, along with a dollop of caramel and just a hint of whisky. Smooth, richly-flavoured, gently carbonated, all in all a very satisfying and drinkable Belgian with just enough oomph to be interesting. It’s also certified organic; this is generally considered a Good Thing and I concur. Okay, I’m not convinced it makes a massive difference to the overall beer drinking experience, but it’s reassuring to know I’m not imbibing too many unnecessary chemicals as part of the process.

This one was sent courtesy of Steve at Daas. Or possibly Steve at UK importer Fabulously Green. Anyway, he’s the fella who replied to the ‘thank you’ email I sent, so: cheers Steve! The Witte and Blonde were complimentary bottles as well, which means I haven’t actually bought a Daas beer yet. I’ll be rectifying that as soon as I see Daas Ambré on sale.

Daas Ambre around the Beerblogosphere:

• Zak Avery was suitably impressed: thebeerboy.blogspot.com
• Andy Mogg likewise: www.beerreviews.co.uk