Texels Amber

Brewed by Texelse Bierbrouwerij
Style: Belgian Ale
Oudeschild, Netherlands

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

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A light fruity aroma, some malt, not much more. The medium large white foamy head has a short duration, the body is cloudy and dark orange. The taste is fruity, some yeast, the finish is light sweet. The body is light and lively, a little bit creamy.

Bottle (33 cl) from The Cracked Kettle. Shady amber, medium off-white head. Caramelly and nutty malt aroma with some light bubble gum aromas and floral hops. Light to medium bodied. Semi dry, low to medium bitterness.

Not very flavorful. Smell is faded too. Honeycomb cereal, and that’s about it. Pretty drinkable though.

(30cl bottle thanks to bu11zeye) clear copper, soapy edge bubbles. Nose of sweet bread, caramel, and dark fruits. Taste of rye, bready, a bit spicy, and toasty caramel. Watery body and a bit undercarbonated.

(330ml bottle) Pours a lightly hazy orange body with an aggressive beige head. Aroma of caramel, orange, biscuit, and Belgian yeast. Flavor of yeast, caramel, florals, light pepper, and grass.

Thanks to bu11zeye for sharing this bottle. The beer pours a yellow-amber color with a white head. The aroma is toffee, grassy hops and some biscuit malt. The flavor is more of the same. I get notes of toffee, bready, earth and grass. Medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation.

(Draught at In De Wildeman, Amsterdam, 31 July 2010) Amber colour with frothy, off-white head. Malty, slightly fruity nose with notes of toasty grain and orange. Malty, fruity taste with orange, caramel and a slightly spicy bitterness in the finish. Medium body, balanced sweetness. No surprises here, but well balanced and tasty.