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Signature Ale

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97
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A Belgian Strong Ale brewed by
De Proefbrouwerij

Lochristi, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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2833.85/5.03.84/5.0Special8.5%92.3Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
"A stylish and artistic collaborative brewing effort that combines the enormous talents of Dirk Naudts, at Belgium’s De Proef Brewery, and Tomme Arthur of Port Brewing and Lost Abbey in southern California."

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 mdm46410 (613), Griffith, Indiana, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/103/516/20

Oct 7, 2008  
Poured from a 750ml caged and corked bottle and served in a tulip. This beer poured a hazy golden orange hue with a thick, lasting beige head. Spotty lacing covered the glass. The aroma was made up of orange, crisp hops, a touch of caramel, brett, and vinous alcohol. The flavor was much the same, and finished with a quick hop bite and a bit of alcohol warmth. Mildly funky. The mouthfeel was full-bodied and had moderate carbonation. Not quite as dry as I would have prefered. Really flavorful and drinkable. Highly enjoyable.

 PhillyBeer2112 (1887), Orange Park, Florida, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/517/20
Nov 27, 2008  
Big nose that presented alot of hops at first, resinous as the bottle said, and very floral. A bretty side to became apparent later. Huge resiny hop flavors, malts give it full body, esp for a belgian ale. Finish is very bitter. Brett flavors take awhile to become known. I had this with Thanksgiving dinner and it was a really great partner.


 slimchill (694), Austin, Texas, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20
Nov 27, 2008  
Bottle. Murky pale gold-amber with a bubbly white head. Nose of peach, oranges and grapefruit from the Amarillo hops, and caramel. Huge complexity from the first sip. Fresh grapefruit and orange with musky brett presence. Caramel malt and fruity sweetness against a wonderful sharp musk. Thick and bubbly with huge drinkability.


 PorterPounder (2878), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/516/20
Nov 18, 2008  
Tallahassee, Fl. - Liquor Loft - 750 ml caged corked bottle. Murky, dark orange pour with a soft silky white head that leaves an extremely thick coat of lacing and sticks around for quite a while. Nice aroma of apricots, peaches and hints of spices. Sour, yet sweet flavor with some apricots, spices - cinnamon and allspice comes to mind. Some brief citrus rounds it out in the back end. Mouthfeel is rich and creamy. Excellent - reminds me of a strong Saison.


 Beershine (1515), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/514/20
Nov 1, 2008  
Luminescent earthy orange color with haze and thick tan head that lasts. Earthy, grassy aromas with a fruity background adding depth and complexity. Citrusy funk is mellow and integrated well. Orange pith, some tea leaves and pastry dough. Strong effervescence. Mouthfeel is fun and lively with playful prickles. Mellow, earthy, balanced, integrated flavors. A melting pot of herbs, minerals, flowers, fruit, and funk. Spiciness as in basil, arugula. Citrus zest. Some tannin-like astringency. Citrus juice splash finishes off the flavors with off-dry delightfulness. Solid, well-made brew.


 smith4498 (409), Miami, Florida, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20
Nov 1, 2008  
Pours hazy dark golden color with off white head. Bready yeast aroma with caramel and brett. Flavors of citrus, caramel malts and tartness of brett. Medium body with livel carbonation and a creamy mouthfeel. I’d like to try this with about 6 more months on it to see how the brett flavors change.



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