Orabelle - Great Divide Brewing Company

BB1313

Ohio

3.16/5  rDev -18.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3

Bottled on Jan. 2, 2013. 12oz bottle poured into a tulip. Pours a slightly hazy, but transparent golden on the lighter side. Small white head which fades pretty quickly and leaves decent lacing. Lots of apple and pear in the nose. Slightly malty with yeasty bread notes. The flavors are clean, but slightly syrupy. There's an earthy bitterness to this one, but still remains sweet. I wish the carbonation was more active, but it's still does it thing making this is an easy drinker. Medium-bodied. Alcohol goes unnoticed.

This is your typical American attempt at the style. It doesn't come close to the examples from overseas, but it's still an alright beer for what it is.

Serving type: bottle

02-14-2013 22:59:56 | More by BB1313

UncleBuccs

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

06-19-2013 03:53:32 | More by UncleBuccs

pinnser

Colorado

4/5  rDev +2.8%

06-16-2013 18:07:20 | More by pinnser

lilsmizzul1225

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +15.7%

06-12-2013 21:38:46 | More by lilsmizzul1225

Illmaticzx

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -22.9%

06-12-2013 04:40:18 | More by Illmaticzx

jngrizzaffi

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +22.1%

06-07-2013 04:55:42 | More by jngrizzaffi

plumcrazyfx

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

06-06-2013 20:55:12 | More by plumcrazyfx

dmorgan310

Panama

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

06-04-2013 00:43:49 | More by dmorgan310

GrindFatherBob

New York

4/5  rDev +2.8%

06-03-2013 19:37:22 | More by GrindFatherBob

JWP

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +15.7%

05-24-2013 23:20:44 | More by JWP

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

05-23-2013 02:01:45 | More by mikeincharleston

nitter

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

05-23-2013 00:46:32 | More by nitter

Mtooman

Ohio

4/5  rDev +2.8%

05-22-2013 00:32:29 | More by Mtooman

Envelopes

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -16.5%

05-21-2013 06:30:32 | More by Envelopes

Cylinsier

Pennsylvania

3.8/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

12 oz.

Pours a light, slightly hazy lemon gold. Thin white film for a head.

Smells of coriander, lemon zest, grassy malts, and semi-sweet citrus.

Flavor is of light grassy malts, hints of wheat, and tart and sweet citrus fruitiness. A very mild hop bite comes through in the aftertaste.

Body is on the full side with light fizzy carbonation on the roof of the mouth.

Pretty decent Belgian-inspired ale, not quite in tune with the style to me, but that aside very enjoyable and refreshing. Has some saison-like elements. Definitely worth a try.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 23:06:33 | More by Cylinsier

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2.8%

05-19-2013 15:46:26 | More by InspectorBob

donzilake

Ohio

2.5/5  rDev -35.7%

05-19-2013 00:08:41 | More by donzilake

CEDAMA

California

5/5  rDev +28.5%

05-12-2013 02:50:15 | More by CEDAMA

Wielder

Indiana

4/5  rDev +2.8%

05-11-2013 21:33:20 | More by Wielder

MinorThreat

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

05-11-2013 21:27:04 | More by MinorThreat

gtermi

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

05-11-2013 04:41:58 | More by gtermi

Lisicjm

Missouri

5/5  rDev +28.5%

05-11-2013 00:04:40 | More by Lisicjm

phishsihq

Colorado

4.01/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

This new(er) seasonal release from Great Divide pours a golden-orange, and is capped with a thin, off-white head. A decent amount of lacing is provided by the slowly dissipating foam. An intriguing bouquet of aromas leaves the nose with wonderment. Hints of oranges and apricots join a delectable Belgian yeast funk, as well as a good amount of spice. Wheaty malt flavors quickly join orange, coriander, and clove with just a hint of pepper joining some citrusy hop flavors in the finish. A good deal of carbonation joins a medium body in this tasty brew. Orabelle is almost like a mix between a tripel and Belgian wit, and that is not a bad thing...

Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2013 21:41:56 | More by phishsihq

bigbeers84

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

05-04-2013 23:20:13 | More by bigbeers84

MNBeer1017

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

05-03-2013 22:59:49 | More by MNBeer1017