De la Senne Taras Boulba

Bottle. Hazy orange with a white head. Citrus, fruity aroma with a hint of yeast. Hoppy flavour with some fruits, yeast and bitterness. Mouthfeel is very smooth. A bit bitter aftertaste. This beer was surprisingly good, very smooth and tasty.

Bottle, 33cl from La Cave a Bolles in Paris. Brilliant pour with creamy, almost meringue-like head. Stunning golden color, light hoppy flavor with lavender notes throughout. Drinks quite easily, and the fact that it’s labeled "extra hoppy" but is Belgian should tell you all you need to know -- it’s as far from a Bear Republic mega-hoppy brew as you can imagine. It’s delicate and fun -- a really enjoyable pre-dinner drink. Really refreshing.

Non filtered, dry, refreching, hoppy, one of the best beer we have in belgium.

Rating #1600. This is probably my newest contender for most underrated beer ~ just a beautiful brew. Pours hazy light orange with a large pillowy white head. The aroma is lightly fruity with citrus / pine hops, Belgium yeastiness and light spice. The aroma is very sturdy, clean and complex. Medium body with a touch of smoothness, but it is mainly crisp and grainy. The flavor starts with Belgium yeast and maltiness that is smooth, rich and earthy. Those aspects are quickly overtaken by nectar fruits and very assertive citrus / pine hops. The finish has a hint of fruit, but is mainly the hops joined with some earthy traits that are lightly harsh. There is then a dry hoppy presence that lingers in the mouth for a long time with a resiny feel. This is a great beer with a ton of flavor and complexity which is very impressive considering the low alcohol content.

Tap at the Rake. Aroma is hoppy, citrus and grassy, belgian sweeter malts, yeasty. Taste is along the same lines, quite drinkable stuff and different due to the high hop character.