Four String Backstage Blonde

Brewed by Four String Brewing Company
Style: Belgian Ale
Columbus, Ohio USA

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

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Served in a growler. Drank and reviewed within an hour of growler fill. Poured into a DFH shaped pint glass. Appears fairly clear with a slight haze. The nice yellow color you would expect from this style. Has a below average, white head that dissipates pretty quickly and leaves no lacing. Nose is spicy, with hints of sweetness and banana. The spice is definitely the dominate feature. Tastes sweet up front with a slight balancing factor in the middle and finishes spicy. Black pepper, a slight hint of citrus and banana. The mouthfeel is slightly flat, with a medium to light body. Finishes light and refreshing. Overall, a nice brew to finish off a hot day with. Something to change things up, and very refreshing. This is something I will most likely purchase again, as the fiancée loved it.

Draft sample. Poured clear golden color with an average frothy white head that was lasting with good lacing. Moderate sweet malt, yeast, banana aroma. Medium body with a slick texture and soft carbonation. Medium sweet spice flavor with a medium sweet finish of moderate duration. My expectations where met with a good change of pace brew.

Pint at Bodega. Clear gold color with a medium off-white head. Aroma of banana, sweet malt, caramel and toffee. Banana flavor with some spice and malt before a crisp, refreshing finish.

On draught at the Four Strings Release Party on 01/13/2012. The beer pours a clear yellow-gold color with a medium thin white head that dissipates quickly. Small patches of lacing on the glass. Bready malt and a bit of fruit in the nose. Light body with flavors of biscuit malt and sweet fruit. The finish is malty with a short sweet aftertaste. Pretty average overall.