astrivian (16), Colorado, USA May 30, 2009 Nicely carbonated with a nice golden color. Clean flavor to the beer, refreshing. This would be a great beer at the end of a summer’s day. douglas88 (1555), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA May 29, 2009 750 ml caged bottle thanks to Bill, batch 44. Though, it is a bit confusing that it has the number 23 on the front label. Anyway, pours a clear golden color with a nice thick white head. The aroma is rich Belgian Strong Ale notes; bananas, yeast, sweet malts and light citrus. The flavor is similar; sweet bananas and malts, crisp citrus and lots of yeast. Fairly dry and easygoing with a fizzy mouthfeel. Nice. skmikeg (70), Poway, California, USA May 25, 2009 Pours a nice bright golden color with a white head which become a nice lacing. aroma of Apple, Banana, Citrus, Carmel, and yeast. flavor is a ltittle tart and include apple, banana, citrus, earth hops, and yeast. mouthfeel is medum with a bit of alchool. overall, a very flavorful but drinkable belgian storng ale. JaBier (1130), Capital City, Ohio, USA May 22, 2009 Sampled at the Ohio group tasting on DLD eve ’09. Batch 023, I think. Cloudy amber pour with a thin white head. Aroma of banana yeast and sweet malt. Balanced flavor of malty caramel, fruity yeast and a bit of tartness. TearsforBeers (170), Ohio, USA May 18, 2009 Pours a lovely clear golden yellow with foamy white head. Smells like clove, light sweet malts. The flavor is similar, with light caramel flavors like lightly toasted marshmallows, clove, and a bit of hop balance. The mouthfeel is moderate. Overall, a very enjoyable beer. yemenmocha (344), Glendale, Arizona, USA May 16, 2009 Pours luminous gold with slight haze, with generous off-white head that leaves a silky thin lace on the glass. Nose is reminiscent of a good tripel with light fruits, especially apple. On the palate the tripel resemblance emerges again, with soft malt, light fruits again, and a semi-tart and dry finish. malrubius (969), Valley Stream, New York, USA May 15, 2009 Bottle at RnH Drink for Charity. Thanks to everyone who brought great beer to this. Golden with ring head. Hay sugar leaves aroma. Sweet melon sugary grassy. Low carbonation. Nice and tasty but showing signs of age; hops receded. j12601 (1149), Poughkeepsie, New York, USA May 12, 2009 Bottle of batch 001 at the “Drink for Charity” event at Rattle & Hum. Pours a hazy gold with a thin white head. Aromas of apricots, plums, wheat, and a bit of alcohol. Thin and malty. Finished with a slightly funky egg note that was a bit off putting.
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