The Prior is the leader of a smaller abbey community. He’s the “primo inter pares” (the first among equals).
With its 9 % this dark ale with has a bitter sweet taste due to the roasted malt. A slightly creamy body, with an aroma of roasted malt, yeast, caramel, & toffee; Flavours of roasted sweet malt, yeast, rich caramel, light fruit, raisins, and some spice
The hoppy characteristics of all the Watou ales are prominently present, to be recognised by a persistent creamy foam.
Our Prior is refermented in the bottle, only good to drink after a few months aging, which is done at the brewery, and ready to be aged and enjoyed for many years.
Mark Charrington –
In my glass chestnut brown with a small off-white head It smells of funky fruit sugars and buttery mushrooms my palate finds fig rolls liquorice Any initially harsh appleish tones were swamped by heavy molasses, sweet malts as it warmed.
Bob H. –
An absolutely stunning beer. Firm creamy head and a lively effervescence. A sweet fruit and spicey flavour enhanced with the punch of 9% abv. Highly recommended.