2.4 AROMA 3/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 3/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
Six pack of 250ml bottles from a U supermarket in Marseille. Very cheap. This is the standard supermarket "Abbaye" beer - a pale beer ("blonde") of reasonable strength - usually between 6 and 7%, and with some lactic acid added to give a slight tart or sour milk flavour which attempts to approximate the flavour of a hot fermentation with an active yeast; they may also (or instead) have a spice, such as coriander. They are generally drinkable beers. This is also drinkable - soon gone, and you find yourself reaching for another one. They are not impressive or memorable, though are easy drinking, and very cheap. Some bread notes, and a whiff of vinegar, add to the interest - though this example is a little more lager like than the average.
2.1 AROMA 4/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 4/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 8/20
(bottle, 25cl) Clear, golden colour with a mid-sized and slightly off-white foamy head. Dusty and slightly skunky malty nose with shy grainy accents. Moderately sweet flavour, medium to light bodied with a moderate carbonation. Slightly grainy malty taste with an ascorbic and slightly tart touch towards the finish. 10.III.11
2.6 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 10/20
Bottled 25cl. Courtesy of Quack-Duck. Clear appearance. Very sweet and yeasty with a strong banana reminiscence throughout. Sourish. Thanks Stefan!
2.1 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 4/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 8/20
bottle from Super U Gambsheim France. Clear golden colour, small white head. Dusty malty nose. Malty, sweetish and sticky with a harsh hoppy finish. Oh dear.
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