Kristoffel - Brouwerij Martens NV

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.73/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Served in a Local Option cervoise.

The label describes this beer as a "Kloosterbier", proclaiming time and again how dripping with tradition it is. Let's just see how it tastes, eh? It pours a clear apple juice topped by over a finger of white foam. The nose comprises cracked wheat, coriander, light banana, and a decent helping of citrus peel. The taste boldens things up a bit with some sparks of clove, cardamom, and black pepper. The citrus comes through a touch stronger as well, with a vein of apple cider crawling along the finish line. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and an ever-so-slightly oily feel. Overall, a nice little Belgian pale; nothing particularly distinguishing about it, but a tasty option nonetheless.

Serving type: bottle

07-01-2012 02:08:42 | More by TMoney2591

GossageBrewery

Missouri

3/5  rDev -11%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Poured this Belgian Pale Ale from a bottle into a pint glass. The bottle says it is a Kloosterbier...labeled here on BA as a Belgian Pale Ale. This ale pours a clear golden color, produces a white head, features average retention and left ample lacing on the glass. The aroma of this ale consists of malted wheat, banana and coriander. Medium in body this brew has a foundation of malted wheat, clove, coriander, and banana. Overall, nothing makes this brew stand out but it is a decent session beer and it's worth a try.

Serving type: bottle

01-15-2013 16:09:34 | More by GossageBrewery