L'Olmaia La 9 - Birrificio L'Olmaia

Suds

Pennsylvania

3.15/5  rDev -12%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

This brew pours a very murky dark gold color. It has a thin head and is somewhat over carbonated. The smell is quite fruity...lots of apple and under-ripe peach. There's a little citrus and some funky yeast in the aroma too. The taste is much more tart than expected, and the beer is really quite dry. The fruit notes continue throughout the beer. The carbonation gives the beer a sharp characteristic. It's alright, but not incredibly satisfying.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2009 19:30:06 | More by Suds

hoegaardenhero

California

3.6/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

a: rust colored murky body with tight white head tha fades quickly leaving no lace

s: raw grain; caramel; hints of alcohol; light fruity hops

t: appley malts with a nice dose of caramel; some citrusy and perfume hops; light hoppy bitterness; a very warm and sweet malty beer with just a hint of hop bitterness

m: smooth w/ tight carbonation

d: a good offering from a wine dominated country; i would definitely have it again and as an alternative to wine next time i am in rome

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2008 12:24:15 | More by hoegaardenhero