 RAYBOY01 (1623), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Jul 9, 2008
Pours a very cloudy golden with very little head and plenty of yeast still in suspension. This should settle out given time and rest, and I’ll rerate then. The nose is spicy/fruity/yeasty/and alcoholic. Very pleasant spicy fruitiness is the first impression...largely due to the copious amounts of yeast still floating around. Nice honey sweetness present to balance the Belgian spices. The big ABV is always present but nicely tucked away in the background, moving forward only in the finish as a slight burn on the back of the palate. Very enjoyable brew...I just wish it were mine.
xnoxhatex (791), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Aug 7, 2008 On tap at the brewery. Very cloudy yellow with white head. Aroma is yeasty, spicey and wheaty. Flavor is wheat, spice, yeast, alc and banana. Medium body with light carbonation. Way too much alc for me and a wierd choice for an anniversey beer, but here’s to another guys!
General_Gao (2509), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Aug 6, 2008 Updated: Aug 8, 2008Draft at The Map Room. Poured a hazy medium orange color. The head was short, bubbly, white, and reduced quickly to a lasting film. Attractive aroma of clove, pastry, and citrus (lemon greater than orange). Medium bodied and slightly sweet with noticeable alcohol warmth. Tasted of citrus liqueur, clove, a splash of sparkling white wine, and a hint of vanilla. Nice.
tmoreau (12), Lombard, Illinois, USA
Aug 1, 2008 Snifter served at the brewpub. Poured a fairly clear,light gold hue with a foamy, white clingy head which reduced down to a small 1/2" ring of lace. Besides the light citrus and spice aroma, detected a little nuttiness. Light malt sweetness & hop dryness balanced with a little yeasty/banana flavor. Creamy mouthfeel throughout. Not overly alcoholic taste for 9% abv., but presence was felt. Pleasant!
mdm46410 (560), Griffith, Indiana, USA
Jul 28, 2008 On tap at Flossmoor Station and served in a snifter. This beer poured a cloudy golden hue with a one-finger thick head of off-white foam. Decent retention with just a touch of lace. The aroma of the beer was made up of lemon zest, orange peel, and a light yeast spiciness. The flavor consisted of citrus, bread, spicy yeast, and a moderate alcohol warmth. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with mild carbonation. Decent and drinkable, but lacking in complexity.
Cornfield (4263), Oak Forest, Illinois, USA
Jul 20, 2008 I had this at the Mug Club tapping and on subsequent visits. It pours a cloudy dark straw body with a short head. The nose is yeasty and has cherries, lemon, alcohol, warm spices, and an underlying pale malt sweetness. The flavor has a light funky sourness to it and a touch more alcohol. Later visits added some soft bananas to the mix. Not bad.
Flossmoor Station, Flossmoor, IL
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