Brainless Belgian-Style Golden Ale - Epic Brewing Co.

cbarrett4

Oregon

2.98/5  rDev -21.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Poured into taster (4 oz) at Belmont Station:

I asked the bartender if she had accidentally poured me a lager...

Very clear golden with little head, really clear...

Smells of bread and yeast, a little light fruit. The palate is way off though... really has a lager like character, bready, malty thing with that faint metallic twinge. Reminds me of Bavarian hops.

Light bodied and simple. I really did ask and was assured by the bartender that it was in fact this beer (the brewer was actually there that night - though I didn't ask him!)

I'll try again if I see somewhere else and update.

Serving type: on-tap

09-22-2011 20:38:21 | More by cbarrett4

Laklimell

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

05-14-2013 06:42:20 | More by Laklimell

Adamostella

Washington

2.75/5  rDev -27.2%

04-27-2013 19:42:45 | More by Adamostella

murraymj

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +12.4%

04-24-2013 00:24:57 | More by murraymj

warnerry

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -14%

04-17-2013 22:48:21 | More by warnerry

Shatter

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +5.8%

04-14-2013 00:36:01 | More by Shatter

apf

Utah

4.5/5  rDev +19%

04-09-2013 01:21:29 | More by apf

skriv

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +5.8%

04-08-2013 00:26:22 | More by skriv

Fuzzycuffs

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

03-29-2013 02:05:27 | More by Fuzzycuffs

NickThePyro

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

03-21-2013 03:18:53 | More by NickThePyro

Lipsntoes

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

03-20-2013 00:00:33 | More by Lipsntoes

sixerofelixir

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

02-28-2013 01:12:36 | More by sixerofelixir

superspak

Michigan

3.9/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

22 ounce bottle into tulip glass; Release 27, bottled 1/1/2012. Pours fairly cloudy golden amber color with a 1 finger dense and fluffy white head with good retention, that reduces to a thin cap that lingers. Spotty soapy lacing clings down the glass. Aromas of big pear, apple, banana, grape, bread, clove, pepper, floral, candi sugar, grass, and herbal earthiness. Very nice aromas with good balance and complexity of fruity and spicy yeast esters. Taste of pear, apple, banana, grape, bread, clove, floral, pepper, grass, candi sugar, and herbal earthiness. Lingering notes of light fruits, bread, floral, clove, candi sugar, grass, and herbal earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Very nice balance and complexity of fruity and spicy esters with malt sweetness; with zero cloying sweetness present after the finish. Medium carbonation and medium-full bodied; with a fairly slick and smooth mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with hardly any warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a very nice Belgian golden ale. Very nice balance and complexity of flavors; and very smooth to sip on. A very enjoyable offering.

Serving type: bottle

02-16-2013 06:13:06 | More by superspak

pempem

4.94/5  rDev +30.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

A delicate bodied Belgium strong ale of delicious golden colour with a rich and delightful flower aroma tasting of vanilla, light candied caramel, spicy hops and stronger malt, with a completely clean after-taste. Deceivingly drinkable. This an exceptional beer by any measure.

Serving type: bottle

02-12-2013 17:46:07 | More by pempem

Dyerseve

Michigan

4/5  rDev +5.8%

02-10-2013 00:33:16 | More by Dyerseve

Peyton5410

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

01-20-2013 19:18:29 | More by Peyton5410

appetiteforparis

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

01-17-2013 00:05:28 | More by appetiteforparis

rcjennings

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

11-19-2012 00:46:42 | More by rcjennings

beerpadawan

California

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

11-03-2012 05:26:33 | More by beerpadawan

blindpiggie

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

10-23-2012 17:18:37 | More by blindpiggie

DrinkMoreBigBeers

Michigan

4/5  rDev +5.8%

10-08-2012 22:53:58 | More by DrinkMoreBigBeers

tbeq00

California

4/5  rDev +5.8%

09-22-2012 16:07:18 | More by tbeq00

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

3.53/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Beer #12 in the great Utah Brew Hunt.

This is quite a pungent Belgian ale. Very bready nose which turns into a soapy and over-ripe fruit flavor event that really clings to the roof of my mouth. I'd equate this beer to a shirt left on my floor. Jumbled up in a ball, wrinkled as can be, and in desperate need of an ironing. Decent. Not sure I'm quite prepared to drink a whole bomber of this, but nice enough to try.

Serving type: bottle

09-09-2012 21:25:36 | More by RblWthACoz

mactrail

California

3.18/5  rDev -15.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Light amber color in the tall tulip. Decent head. Standard carbonation. Tastes a little syrupy. Fairly sturdy mouthfeel.

Distinct and bold Belgian flavors. Deep and raspy, combined with a rather sugary taste. Quite fruity with pineapple and something like sweet guava nectar. On the hot side. A fair amount of bitterness, though not real hop flavor. This does seem like some sort of high-octane fruit drink. I keep expecting the caffeine overdose to kick in.

Interesting but not as sippable as so many beers in this category. From the 22 oz bottle bought at Sugar House state store. Release #32 - 8.5% ABV.

Serving type: bottle

08-15-2012 06:08:49 | More by mactrail

HopHeadInOhio

Ohio

4/5  rDev +5.8%

08-09-2012 13:45:36 | More by HopHeadInOhio