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5 Seasons Afterglow Flanders Golden Ale


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A Saison brewed by
5 Seasons Brewing Company

Atlanta, Georgia USA

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553.68/5.03.65/5.08%80.9Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
This is a special brew that Brewmaster Glen Sprouse first formulated and brewed for his wedding in 2001. It is brewed with a Saison yeast that is very attenuative. It is also dosed with a british ale yeast late in primary fermentation to "clean it up a little" and then an Abbey yeast is added for secondary fermentation. The base malt is all German Pilsener and Munich Malt (as is the typical practice of most of the high quality Belgian brewers of pale beers) with a bit of red winter wheat thrown in for body and mouthfeel and just a touch of coriander for the finish. We use a little Belgian Light Candi Sugar and a little Special B Malt to add to the Belgian character. Five mash rests are employed to improve the clarity, pH and distribution of sugars. And, four hop additions are made in the boil using a combination of German, Styrian and Czech Hops. This beer gets considerably better with about six months to a year under its belt. 5 Seasons will be serving it throughout this period, slowly meting out the kegs on a monthly basis to ensure it lasts until next year's batch is ready.

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 Oakes (6979), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
May 22, 2006  
Muddy beige colour. Footy, yeasty aroma. Flavour is toasty, earthy and assertive with hints of late acidity. The yeast sits a bit heavily on the palate and the malts aren’t bright enough but it’s a decent saison.


 kp (6300), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Sep 1, 2007  
Date: 10/14/2002
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub

Opaque amber, full fine head, solid lace, sweet spice aroma, lots of banana, rich sweet malt flavor, lots of banana, hint of clove, dries out upon warming picking up some alcoholic hotness, the banana recedes, the clove comes out, and a touch of bitterness appears in the finish
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Date: 02/06/2003
Mode: bottle conditioned

dried out a lot, very different,
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Date: 02/02/2006

opaque orange, light sweet banana aroma, nice spicy flavor, hint of clove, same as the original
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Date: 04/29/2007
Mode: bottle
Vintage: 2005

the age thins it out and mutes the sweet fruity character

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **+/4


 CaptainCougar (4664), Rockville, Maryland, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jan 23, 2006  
On tap 1/5/06: Pours a clear pale copper golden with a nicely-lacing white head. Sweet caramel Belgian malty aroma has lots of bready yeast and some light fruit. Body starts with a pleasant malty sweetness turning more dry, floral and nicely spiced toward a yeasty and lingering bitter finish. Nicely balanced, authentic and enjoyable.


 hopdog (4649), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Dec 22, 2006  
1 liter flip top bottle acquired in trade with goldtwins (thanks!). Had a tag on it labeled bottle # 66 / 180, 6-15-05. Opened to a loud pop. Poured a medium orange color with an averaged sized white head. Aromas of spices (cloves and light peppers), bananas, yeast, and citrus. Tastes of citrus, lemons, spices, bananas, and some yeast.


 BückDich (4559), Boise, Idaho, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/514/20
Oct 3, 2006  
RBSG 2006 - DC Grand Tasting Lineup Golden hazy, nice head and lacing. Nose of bright citrusy hops and light spice, some stank pilsner malt. The flavor is creamy. Nice and tart/bitter. Actually a fine belgian ale for georgia.



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