Beach Chalet Churchyard Strong Ale

Brewed by Beach Chalet Brewery
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
San Francisco, California USA

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

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UPDATED: JUL 18, 2009
Date: October 13, 2007
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewfest, GABF
Appearance: hazy dark gold, wispy dirty white head
Aroma: sweet dark malt aroma with a hint of fruity character and a touch of earthy hops to balance
Flavor: rich chocolate and dark caramel malt flavor, lots of earthyness keeps it dry, touch of fruityness is the only sweetness
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.3/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **+/4

GABF 2007: Poured a clear amber color with an off-white head. The aroma was very chocolatey and dry. Notes of cigar tobacco and cocoa. Mild roasted flavor with big coaco. Medium body.

Excellent strong ale rendition here. Nice brown/red color. Big malty caramel aroma and flavors are the first things I notice in this beer. Next the hops creep in and they are pretty potent too. A strong bitterness melds everything together nicely and provides cover for the alcohol and sugar. Good creamy mouthfeel. Excellent brew!

Slight roasty malt aroma with a hint of peat. The taste is creamy with sweetness and a tobacco hue. The lack of nose is bothersome but forgivable.