The Brune version of Val-Dieu has a rather doughy mouthfeel, thick on the tongue, with a lot of fizz. It is a full-bodied beer with an intense aroma containing fruit, yeast, spices, and caramel sugariness.
Val-Dieu Brune is very earthy in its first taste. There are some nuts in there, and even less bittery chocolate notes, but the flavour is more dominated by sweet malt and a distinct tartness. The tartness develops in the finish, alongside dark fruits and spices. Despite the sweetness of Val Dieu Brune, it is somewhat dry on the palate in the aftertaste, mainly due to a strong-ish alcohol flavour. There is a moderate amount of carbonation in this beer, and it retains an excellent head - smooth and undulating. A full-bodied beer that takes you to heaven.