La Dulcis Succubus

For other uses of the word Succubus, or movies involving Succubi, see Succubus (disambiguation).

A bottle of La Dulcis Succubus produced by Le Trou de Diable brewery of Shawinigan, Quebec

Closeup of the Succubus art produced by aditya777 of DeviantArt

La Dulcis Succubus, translated into English as Succubus Douce, is a beer produced by the Le Trou de Diable brewery of Shawinigan, Quebec Canada.

Description

Six months fermenting in oak casks of California white wine botrytised, gives this beer a complex nose that has the aroma of flower honey, vanilla, apricot and leather tempered by the addition of wild yeasts. Full and generous taste, and a bittersweet backdrop of American hops.

Promotion

The beer is promoted as being a succubus is a demon in the lovely appearance of a woman who seduces and damns men in their dreams. She is both feared and desired ... You have been warned: once you've tasted it, you will ask for more for eternity.

Statistics

• Inspiration: Wild Season
• Fermentation: High
• Alcohol: 7% alcohol by volume
• Availability: Late Winter/Early Spring

Reviews

Overall the beer is described as being produced in the farmhouse style, and having a hazy dark orange colour. It is available from kegs and bottles, both of which have a quite complex nose, a tart, fruity taste with a hint of sourness, leaving a salty finish. It is also described as having a good carbonation and weight overall making it drink well.

External Links

• The website of the Le Trou de Diable brewery
• This beer at the Troududiable.com webaite (in French)
• The website of the label artist Aditya777 on DeviantArt

Closeup of the label for the La Dulcis Succubus beer produced by Le Trou de Diable brewery