 FlacoAlto (2074), Tucson, Arizona, USA
Sep 15, 2007
The beer pours with a fairly hazy, amber-plum color. A tan colored head, that starts out one-finger in height and is somewhat large bubbled sits atop the beer. This is very fruity smelling with notes of plum, raisin and fresh pressed cider. There are some malty aromatics here too, with caramelized grain, lightly toasted bread, & biscuit notes all being noticeable.
Served Cool at about 58ºF (14ºC), the beer is quite fizzy feeling; which is a combination of both good carbonation and the lightish body. It does have some fullness to it though; with enough malt character to contribute some sweetness and a bit of palate clinging character. The sweetness accentuates some fruity notes of raisin & plum, though not as much as was in the aroma. A light tartness is found in the flavor as well, which tends to help along the fruit notes and also adds a sort of apple cider like flavor. The beer is also lightly spicy, with touches of ginger, pepper and some clove flavors. As the beer warms up a bit the malt becomes much more apparent; caramelized grain, toasty malt, and even some touches of chocolate in the finish.
I nice drinking Belgian beer; it definitely leans towards the fruity side of the spectrum and a bit more spiciness would make this much more interesting.
Purchased: <a href=http://www.ratebeer.com/Places/ShowPlace.asp?PlaceID=698>Plaza Liquors, Tucson, AZ
bhensonb (2832), Woodland, California, USA
Aug 14, 2008 750 ml bottle from John’s Market in Portland, OR. Dark coppery amber color with a frothy off-white head. Interesting lightly spicy aroma with a little caramel and hop. Near medium body with coarse carbonation. Flavor is spicy, a bit citrus/coriander, dark caramel, and little hop. Finishes rather herby/woody. Almost dusty. Dry. Pleasant to drink. Not the common Belgian ale.
BoBoChamp (618), Gent, Belgium
Jul 28, 2008 33cl, from De Hopduvel Gent, easy to drink, not compplex, cloudy, good head, nice brew
thebeertourist (1764), Oslo, Norway
Jul 19, 2008 Bottle. Pours hazy red amber with a lot of sediment and a rocky head that almost disappeared. Sweet nose. Tastes way too sweet and somewhat alcoholic. A big disappointment.
Lubiere (3182), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Jul 17, 2008 A clear ashy light brown ale with a thick off white head. A sweet yeasty aroma , with fusel alcohol, very aromatic, a bit doughy. In mouth, a lightly sweet doughy malt with light coriander, a bit buttery, thus the celtic angel name. Medium bodied. Bieropholie imports.
mabel (1583), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jun 10, 2008 [1194-20080304] 330mL. Sweet dark woody hay aroma with yeasty green leaves. Clear, amber brown body with a long-lasting foamy off-white head. Sweet heavy yeast flavour. Medium-full body. Interesting and mild.
(@ ’t Bier Circus; Brussels, BE; w/ jerc)
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