Apocalypse Now from Brasserie Sainte Cru is a robust Belgian brown ale at 8% ABV. This dark, opaque brew displays a dense beige head with fine lacing. The nose reveals aniseed, yeast and chocolate notes, leading into a malty palate dominated by chocolate and coffee.

Sweetness persists through the middle before resinous hop bitterness emerges in the finish, which turns dry and slightly bitter. The beer maintains an appealing tension between its malt sweetness and assertive hop character.