 dm9831 (571), Monee, Illinois, USA
Jul 13, 2008
pours looking like pale yellow apple cider, with head that disapeared immediately. aroma of sour air. mild flavor with a touch of spices. i’m too much of a heathen to identify any of the ingredients. slightly effervescent mouth feel with a hint of sourness in the finish. not particularly appealing, but inoffensive.
Ron (737), Rochester, New York, USA
Aug 17, 2008 2008 Flour City Brew Fest. Pours with an excellent light foamy white head, clean crisp smelling ale. Flavor is sweet with a light fruit taste. Excellent Golden ale, with a sour taste to end.
satan165 (83), River Grove, Illinois, USA
Aug 16, 2008 750ml tipped into trappist glass. wonderful head that rages nearly as whipped into a frenzy as its dobblein brother but not quite. aroma is wonderful of yeast with a strong backbone of belgian spice. i have had this a few times but never formally enough to pen a review; however, the aroma alone before the first swig feels like a visit from an old friend. meaty and chewy, strong but without even a hint of unprocessed booze. this is as pure and clean as a refreshing babbling brook. this is a drink for good times and laughter. hints at sweetness but then dissapates before any real attack, the back of the tounge aches from the splice but revels in it. this is a small masterpiece even to the most jaded pessimist.
Chrism86 (40), Melbourne, Australia
Aug 16, 2008 Presents a hazy golden orange colour with a towering, rocky collar of foam, which is tightly packed and laces quite well. Aromas of lemon and spice dominate with some hinting caramel and honey notes. Palate is complex, displaying chewy caramel malt, citrus rind and an abundance of Chinese five-spice. High carbonation matched with dry yeasty notes give the perception of a dry finish, when in reality substantial sweet malt is present and proves to add great balance.
JCB (949), Durham, North Carolina, USA
Aug 10, 2008 750ml from Whole Foods, Raleigh. I am a huge fan of all things this brewery produces, but I suppose it’s hard to overlook how good the base beer is. I’m a sucker for the earthy, cloudy strong ales like this, with a sweet spicy flavor balanced out by grassy bitter hops and bit of a poke in the ribs from the yeast. Delicious stuff.
kubilai (15), , Canada
Aug 9, 2008 Great gold and cloudy color. Nice thick white head. Complex and evolutive taste. Notes of spices : cinnamon?. Floral and fruity smells. A good one.
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