Brainless On Peaches Belgian-Style Ale - Epic Brewing Co.

tectactoe

Michigan

3.63/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a lemon-yellow, hybrid-gold color; hazy body, translucent with light beaming throughout the edges. Foamy, almost frothy white head gives a vibe like it'll stick around, but then bounces pretty quick without leaving much behind. Aside from peaches, which are abundant in the aroma as expected, a nice foundation is formed from the Belgian yeast - sweet bread with mild clove and kitchen spice. Sweetness in the form of other fruits is apparent as well; white grapes and pears being the easiest to pinpoint. Nose doesn't include much hop presence, mostly just a sweetened, candied aroma. Given the largely aromatic nose, the taste was actually a little bit of a let down. It wasn't bad, it just didn't live up to expectations, I guess. Sweet candied peaches, soggy bread, mild clove, herbal leafiness, and a sharp hint of alcohol, almost borderline rubbing. Yeast is heavy on the tail end, fading out with the last gasping breath of peaches and bread. Medium bodied with a slightly slick mouth feel and a very generous amount of carbonation.

I love peaches - this beer had a pretty great aroma but the flavor lacked the punch I was looking for. Next time I want a "peach" beer, I'll be reaching for a Short's Peaches n' Creme. This one's far from bad, but it doesn't do enough to justify the relatively high cost (13$/bomber).

Serving type: bottle

01-23-2013 13:10:13 | More by tectactoe

jealmanzar

New York

3/5  rDev -15.7%

06-19-2013 00:28:02 | More by jealmanzar

mobius387

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

06-19-2013 00:26:35 | More by mobius387

Myst

District of Columbia

2.75/5  rDev -22.8%

06-18-2013 22:14:49 | More by Myst

theminutemen

Missouri

4/5  rDev +12.4%

06-15-2013 07:18:47 | More by theminutemen

djre4orm

Virginia

4/5  rDev +12.4%

06-13-2013 19:48:55 | More by djre4orm

MichiganderHB

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -8.7%

06-04-2013 11:54:30 | More by MichiganderHB

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-27-2013 16:48:45 | More by InspectorBob

revo

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +26.4%

05-27-2013 11:11:37 | More by revo

JohnnieNepal

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-27-2013 10:49:52 | More by JohnnieNepal

TimHitchings

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-24-2013 23:59:57 | More by TimHitchings

Dirksen

California

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

05-24-2013 18:29:29 | More by Dirksen

abcdefghijkyle

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -8.7%

05-24-2013 04:55:45 | More by abcdefghijkyle

jsmith6051

California

4.5/5  rDev +26.4%

05-24-2013 01:15:45 | More by jsmith6051

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5  rDev +12.4%

05-19-2013 14:08:36 | More by drgonzo2k2

DerwinWentworth

Utah

2.75/5  rDev -22.8%

05-18-2013 02:46:43 | More by DerwinWentworth

darvinlikemarvin

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-17-2013 19:26:52 | More by darvinlikemarvin

Hopinista

Nevada

3/5  rDev -15.7%

05-17-2013 03:03:53 | More by Hopinista

lupercmda

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-17-2013 02:58:09 | More by lupercmda

RedneckBeerz

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-13-2013 17:07:32 | More by RedneckBeerz

bsuedekum

Missouri

2.75/5  rDev -22.8%

05-09-2013 02:25:51 | More by bsuedekum

Jeremy6566

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-07-2013 20:13:44 | More by Jeremy6566

ZRBE

Oregon

2.55/5  rDev -28.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

I'm a fiend for anything with peaches, so I had to give this one a try. Poured vigorously into a Bell's tulip.

A - Good amount of carbonation, minimal head. Golden yellow.

S - Bread, the 10% alcohol, and a bit of peaches. Actually, I get more dried apricots than peaches, maybe both. Not exactly what I was hoping for, but not terrible.

T - The chardonnay really comes through strong here. So does the booze. Grass, chardonnay, bread, and maybe passionfruit? Peaches are notably absent, even when I'm looking for them. It's all about the wine here.

M - Hot, medium bodied, and plenty of carb.

Like I said, I love me some peaches, but apart from the nose they're hardly there at all. Peach beer seems to be a tricky thing to pull off well, so I can't go too hard on Epic for giving it a good shot. Still, definitely not worth the $12 for the 22.

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2013 00:40:35 | More by ZRBE

freduardo

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

04-22-2013 17:11:43 | More by freduardo

alphaacid9000

Michigan

3.2/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 3.25

Sample on Draft

Crystal clear with a golden hue. Nicely carbonated

Aroma consists of yeast, grass, peaches, slight must and orange peel

Taste is hot. Alcohol very present, flavor does not support the aroma. Tart with nice fruit and yeasty flavors

Overall a nice beer. I was expecting a little more but still a very nice sipper

Serving type: on-tap

04-14-2013 22:39:12 | More by alphaacid9000