| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) |
~9.0% per 12oz bottle |
~13–15% ABV |
| Total Alcohol Content |
~64.8g ethanol (6 × 12oz × 9%) |
~79.5g ethanol (750ml × 14%) |
| Flavor Profile |
Golden, fruity esters, clove, honey, high carbonation |
Dry, tannic, blackberry, oak, chocolate/vanilla notes |
| Mouthfeel |
Effervescent, creamy, warming |
Silky to chewy, low carbonation |
| Serving Temp |
Chilled (~45–50°F) |
Cellar temp (~55–65°F) |
| Pairing Ritual |
Sharp cheese, charcuterie, mussels, roasted poultry |
Red meat, pasta, dark chocolate |
| Calories |
~216 per bottle × 6 = 1,296 kcal |
~620–700 kcal per 750ml bottle |
| Cost Range (retail) |
~$14–18 per 6-pack |
~$9–30 per bottle (avg ~$15) |
| Symbolic Aura |
Monastic decadence, sacred potion, festive surplus |
Bourgeois ritual, date-night drama, solemn refinement |
| Occasion Energy |
Celebration, laughter, end-of-day delight |
Conversation, seduction, literary brooding |
| Packaging Impact |
Glass bottles, crown caps, recyclable cardboard |
Single glass bottle, cork or screw cap |
| Cultural Luggage |
Belgian abbeys, masculine indulgence |
French aristocracy, Napa prestige, feminine mystique |
| Aging Potential |
Can age 1–2 years, gains complexity |
Cabernet can age 5–20+ years |
| Buzz Curve |
Faster onset, sudden lift and crash risk |
Slower ramp, deeper warmth, controlled descent |
| Iconic Archetype |
The Monk with a mischievous glint 🧙🍺 |
The Poet with a bleeding heart 📖🍷 |