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Saranac Belgian Ale

Saranac Belgian Ale

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A Belgian Ale brewed by
Matt Brewing Company

Utica, New York USA

bottled
common

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1732.8/5.02.8/5.0Winter5.9%10.9Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
This deliciously fruity ale is brewed with a generous amount of Belgian aromatic malt, hand selected hops and a traditional Belgian ale yeast. Brewed in the "Trappist" style, our Saranac Belgian Ale's fruity, malty character will leave you craving another bottle. Enjoy!

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 craftycarl21 (211), South Hero, Vermont, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/102/513/20

Feb 4, 2008  
suprisingly nice aroma, but combines the typical belgian aroma with that of a witbier, similar to hoegaarden in many aspects. nice flavor, but lacking in the duration of the mouthfeel. decent beer overall.

 Lubiere (3324), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/58/103/514/20
Jul 6, 2008  
A golden ale with a thin frothy white head. In aroma, a rather chemical orange aroma, a bit of bubblegum, sweet, not bad. In mouth, a malt with lots of curacaoa added, pleasant veering on blanche territory. Very nice. Tasted in late nov. 2006.


 TomDecapolis (2474), Skippack, Pennsylvania, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/104/511/20
Jul 5, 2008  
Pours a lightly hazy amber with golden notes and a medium bubbly off white head. Aroma of dark fruits, light toffee, some nuts and light spicy notes. Flavor of raisins, some other dark fruits, toffee, other fruity notes, light spicng, honey a little sweet yet dry finish.


 rampmaster (162), Alden, New York, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/105/512/20
May 18, 2008  
It has a thin off white head over an amber color brew that looks to have to have been filtered. The aroma has a definite Belgian malt and yeast character that I like. Its flavor is very malty and sweet with some classic Belgian yeast and fair amount of hops that give it some bitter citrus notes. The palate is medium bodied with a nice texture and carbonation. Overall it’s not as complex as other Belgians but it is still a decent brew.


 Haslinger (547), Syracuse, New York, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
May 16, 2008  
Bottle from Saranac Winter mixpack, nose is rather spicy with some fruit. Taste is decent for the style, better than Blue Moon but not as good as Hoegaarden. Decent beer would drink again for sure maybe buy again


 elihapa (308), Connecticut, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/54/103/511/20
May 14, 2008  
fruity nose, sweet flavor, plain finish. Tastes of light caramel, but altogether flavor is empty and palate is really too light for this style. Not my favorite.




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