 IslandHaole (1028), Onna-Son, Okinawa-Ken, Japan
Jan 13, 2008
Very nice looking hazy dark gold, active carbonation, this foamed up both when I opened it and again when I poured it. MASSIVE thick white head that quickly faded leaving thick sheets of lacing. Loads of citrus, spice and yeast, sure smells like an authentic Belgian, something in that yeast that gives many of the Trappist styles a common denominator. The spice and Citrus remind me of a Wit. There’s also a bit of wood and a wet hay "funk" (and I mean that in a good way) thing going on.
Crisp and slightly acidic, a bit of bubble gum sweetness.Light bodied, a bit thin perhaps but still quite good.
hapjydeuce (561), Carlsbad, California, USA
Sep 3, 2008 Another backlogged rating from RBSG ’08, sampled at the Grand Tasting at Pizza Port Carlsbad. Pours blond with modest carbonation. Fruity nose of pear, peach and orange rind. Lighter breadish malt base and soft bitterness. Simple and elegant.
illinismitty (1418), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Aug 30, 2008 Sampled at RBSG, and many thanks to the generous member that shared this one. Pours golden with a slight haze and white head. Nice fruity and yeasty nose. Soft pillowy texture and perfect mouthfeel. Flavor is simple yet addictive- yeast, pale wheat malts, lemon, and a hint of spice. Tartness is tame, but keeps it in balance. This is surprisingly good for a retired 4.8% beer. I bet this was even better fresh.
Miver (390), WillowStreet, Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 12, 2008 750ml bottle. Thanks Dickinsonbeer. Poured a cloudy gold in color with a medium sized white head which left a nice lacing on the glass. Aroma is yeasty, bready, with a little citrus. Taste is of straw, mild wet dog funk, spices, citrus, and overall a bit watery not a lot of brett. I was thinking this might have aged well with brett, but it really didn’t.
miketd (337), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Mar 8, 2008 I can’t remember who sent this(odeed?), but thanks! Batch 1. Opened the bottle, and it was spewing for quite some time...very lively. Gold with a huge white head. Aroma is of sour yeast and citrusy lemon. A bit tart with a bunch of carbonation. Fairly thin body. Easily drinkable.
xnoxhatex (790), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Feb 20, 2008 Bottle shared by drewbeerme at an "Evening with Pantanap #3" Bottles 11/30/05 Thaks Andrew! Cloudy straw orange color wih huge white fluffy head. Light and sweet lemon aroma with rich citrus, a little funk. Grassy, peppery, grainy flavor, sweeter orange, like a blood orange, slight hops. Watery but still some carb. Past its prime, very earthy.
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