Deschutes St. Abe Belgian Artisanal Ale

Brewed by Deschutes Brewery
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Bend, Oregon USA

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

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Date: September 20, 2009
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub, Portland
Appearance: clear copper, wispy off white head
Aroma: sweet and fruity aroma, caramel sweetness, light fruity esters
Flavor: sweet malt flavor, lots of sticky fruityness, touch of peppery character along side a light spicyness
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 14/20
Rating: 3.3/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: *** /4

Draught at Deschutes in Portland. Amber color with pretty red tints. Tart fruity aroma with horse blanket. Slightly bretty, with strong fruit. Light tartness in the flavor, with cherries, raisins, a smooth, creamy body and a peppery tongue. The finish is dry, after a relatively sweet fruity flavor, and big alcohol. This must be either aged in wood or includes brett yeast. Well-done and unique.