Letra E Belgian Dark Strong Ale 9% 33 cl

Letra E Belgian Dark Strong Ale 9% 33 cl

ABV: 9.0% · Untappd: 3.53 · IBU: 20

Letra E is a Belgian Dark Strong Ale with 9% ABV, featuring a deep ruby color and creamy foam. From the Minho-based brewery Letra, it stands out for its complexity: caramel, spices, and raisins in a generous and persistent body. It pairs well with game meats or crème brûlée.

Dominant flavor: Malty, Sweet, and Spiced

€2,99

Beer profile

Style

Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Colour

Auburn

Serving Temperature

12°

Pairing

Braised wild boar

Brand

Origin

Portugal

Volume

33.0 cl

Foam

Aroma and Flavor

Caramel, spices, and raisins. Full-bodied, creamy. Long, warm finish, with persistent malt sweetness.

Suggested glass

Tulip

About the beer

Letra E is a Belgian Dark Strong Ale with 9% ABV, produced by the Letra brewery in Vila Verde, Minho. One of the most complex beers in their range, it is distinguished by its deep dark ruby color and creamy foam that heralds what is to follow. Brewed with barley and wheat malts, sugar, and Belgian yeast, its sensory profile is dominated by caramel, spices, and raisins—notes typical of great Belgian Dark Strong Ales, here with a Portuguese identity. The body is generous and the carbonation restrained, giving it a velvety texture and a long, warm finish. With 20 IBU and 35 EBC, it is a beer that balances the sweetness of the malt with the complexity of Belgian fermentation. It should be served at 12 °C, in a goblet or tulip glass, so that the aromas may express themselves fully. Food Pairing: The intensity of Letra E calls for dishes that match it. By complement, game meats—such as stewed wild boar, partridge, or hare—reinforce the spiced and fruity notes. By contrast, an intense blue cheese cuts through the sweetness and creates a surprising balance. By affinity, *leite-creme* with cinnamon shares the same caramel and spice aromas. As a digestif, enjoyed on its own and at temperature, it is an elegant way to end a meal.