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legalpete19340

Virginia

4.53/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Pours a clear golden color into the glass with a big bubbly, almost champagne like head that turns into a sticky monster. Not sure for this type of beer if it can look any better.

S: Very yeasty at first whiff then a melange of tropical fruit. I dont know how else to describe it as the sweetness comes off very complex but not aggressive.

T: Starts off with light malt and almost a barley/wheat/grain character. The yeast is noticeable but then all of this gives way to the tropical fruit mid swig. The fruit lingers before falling off as a dry, chalky bitterness finishes things up. The end has a quick leafy herbal hop bite and almost a nutiness.

M: Feels light on the tongue but as you drink it comes across with more heft and a huge carbonation.

O: Amazingly enjoyable. It just seemed to have the right balance of light malt and complex fruitiness with a kick of hops. I am immediately seeking this one out to try again.

Serving type: bottle

02-16-2012 03:15:37 | More by legalpete19340

fooziex

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-21-2013 01:38:27 | More by fooziex

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-21-2013 00:52:59 | More by johntfox

CDCNAM

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%

05-20-2013 16:19:44 | More by CDCNAM

craftbrew502

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-20-2013 01:09:37 | More by craftbrew502

Gregvg

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-16-2013 18:32:28 | More by Gregvg

Nutwood

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-16-2013 16:28:44 | More by Nutwood

Chrily

Norway

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%

05-16-2013 12:37:49 | More by Chrily

William85

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -21.3%

05-16-2013 06:03:38 | More by William85

Zimm

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-15-2013 17:24:13 | More by Zimm

hphilip456

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-15-2013 00:34:34 | More by hphilip456

Bustersuess

New York

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-14-2013 19:05:29 | More by Bustersuess

ADTaber

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-14-2013 00:02:31 | More by ADTaber

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-13-2013 23:51:45 | More by Kelp

goochpunch

Texas

3.78/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.5

Pours a copper color with very active carbonation and a resilient head. Smells malty/grainy with a subdued Belgian yeast character. Tastes very malty: bread and honey. Mild noble hop finish. Yeast character is pretty restrained. A bit sweet but dries up in the finish. Kind of reminds me of a blonde biere de garde. Alcohol strength is well-hidden. Mouthfeel is very fluffy and frothy. Prickly carbonation goes well to keep this refreshing in spite of the high alcohol. I found this at half-price as my grocery store was trying to get rid of them. Good buy for the money, but I don't know if I'd pay $10 for this at regular price.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 22:11:59 | More by goochpunch

BEERMILER12

Maine

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Date code of 3551, so bottled late December 2011. Sampled 5/8/13

A: Pours a straw yellow color with a massive head that lasts for a while. Eventually settles down to a decently thick collar of foam

S: Lightly fruity and spicy Belgian yeast along with a hint of barnyard and alcohol

T: Starts off quite fruity with a hint of spiciness. Goes into some barnyard, estery alcohol, and earthy hops. Finishes lightly bitter and phenolic

M: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Lightly dry

O: A very nice BSPA with quite the kick. Very complex, with many layers. A great bottle to split at dinner in lieu of wine, and probably one that suits most people including wine fanatics. Definitely recommended

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 01:02:14 | More by BEERMILER12

kylehay2004

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-05-2013 15:05:45 | More by kylehay2004

Prost76

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-05-2013 11:10:16 | More by Prost76

JohnK17

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-01-2013 15:38:26 | More by JohnK17

AnitaBrewski

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +9%

04-28-2013 15:32:53 | More by AnitaBrewski

ACY73

California

4/5  rDev -3.1%

04-28-2013 05:12:27 | More by ACY73

naturallight1

Nevada

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

04-28-2013 00:44:31 | More by naturallight1

Ivanhoes_Backpack

New Brunswick (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +9%

04-25-2013 12:24:57 | More by Ivanhoes_Backpack

Hopstout

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

04-24-2013 02:29:29 | More by Hopstout

gr0g

New Jersey

4.4/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

750ml, bottled in January 2012.

Slightly hazy golden color, two finger head after a careful pour. The creamy foam shows good persistence and leaves sheets of lacing behind. Not very effusive on the nose, but there are aromas of yeast, champagne, pear. These are all well-integrated into a lightly yeasty, fruity character.

Somewhat dry with a champagne-like taste overall, some character from the yeast as well. Finishes dry as well, but I pick up maybe a little bit of sweetness from that Mauritius sugar midpalate. Alcohol character is well restrained, showing up only right before the finish. Fruity esters impart notes of white grape and pear. Carbonation is very fine and contributes to a slick, almost silky mouthfeel. Impressive for a highly carbonated, bottle-refermented beer.

Overall, I think this is right up there with the top strong Belgian pales. At under $10 a bottle, it's a good buy, too. Highly recommended.

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2013 01:43:10 | More by gr0g