<i>Second try, from a different batch:</i><br /> A spicy, orangey fruitiness seeps from the well-extracted pale malt sweetness, and the Belgian yeast signature renders greater complexity. Still very drinkable, but much better rounded overall, and more flavorful too. This tastes like they’ve gotten it where they want it. 3.4/5<br /> <br /> <i>First try:</i><br /> <i>Any first impressions?</i><br /> -A sheet of foam covers the clear pale gold.<br /> -Bubblegummy yeast emanations and characterless cereals fail to excite the nostrils.<br /> -Macro lager-like cleanliness and very basic cereal flavors astound the palate.<br /> -The rather prickly yet low carbonation cannot conceal the watery passages.<br /> <br /> <i>What if you dig deeper?</i><br /> -Cereals again polish the finish.<br /> -Chick peas appear in the nose after a while; is DMS starting to show its repulsive self?<br /> -There really is not much to talk about in what turns out to be a macro replacement Belgian Ale. A rare disappointment from Trou du Diable.<br /><br /> <b>On tap at the brewpub. 2.6/5</b>