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RATINGS: 528   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.7   SEASONAL: Special   IBU: 35   EST. CALORIES: 255   ABV: 8.5%
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Belgian-style ale, golden and hoppy. Not quite evil, yet not to be trusted, this Golden Ale is effervescent, dry, hoppy and crisp-you’ll want to keep an eye out. (ABV: 8.5%, IBU: 35, SRM: 4, Format: 750 mL bottles and draft)


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3.8
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
daafisch (9) - New York, USA - APR 1, 2013 does not count
Pours a hazy golden color. Light head that lingers. Light in flavor but very enjoyable. Very reminiscent of a Belgian Triple. Very enjoyable beer.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
MannyGoldberg (38) - Greater London, ENGLAND - MAR 28, 2013
Brett, cherries. High carbonation. Had this with a selection of sliders. Worked well as an accomplishment. Bit boring on its own though. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.5
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
NikkTwist (880) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA - MAR 26, 2013
Draft at Moriartys. Goblet. Hazy light gold pour that started with a large fizzy head that died to some lasting foam. Feels like a high alcoholic blonde/wheat beer. Floral hops. Bready malt. Lemon pith. Corriander. Peach pits. White pepper. Apricot. Shortcake. All highly doused in alcohol. Maybe a way over punched Duval or Palm. Flavors are balanced but seem overcome by the ABV which seems to pull more of a punch than the billed 8.5%.

3.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
baraciisch (902) - USA - MAR 25, 2013
Cloudy golden yellow in color.... Late citrus belgian wit aroma... Flavor is very citrusy initially, gives way to a Belgian blonde finish... Bitter Belgian yeast finish... Solid ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Brouwerij (407) - Boulder, Colorado, USA - MAR 25, 2013
Bottle. Pours a hazy, darker orange with an inch of fine, pillowy white head. Great retention and sheets of lacing. Aroma is hoppy, floral, fruity, spicy, and sweet. Flavor is fruity, peach and pear, mild hoppiness but it is never dominant, mildly bitter aftertaste. Impressive masking of alcohol. Soft carbonation, medium body, and smooth texture, slightly warm and dry finish. A tasty, fruity, strong but drinkable belgian ale.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 13/20
MattH (533) - California, USA - MAR 21, 2013
Bottle from Trader Joe’s. LIght peach colored pour. Massive white head. Aroma is spicy hops and lemon rind. Alcohol becomes noticeable as beer warms. Flavor is very dry. Lemon, orange and spicy hops are present. Carbonation is fine.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
timberrr (43) - New Jersey, USA - MAR 10, 2013
750ml bottle. Pours a slightly hazy golden with a large fluffy white head. Aroma of lemon, orange, apricot, spice and Belgian yeast. Flavor is tart peach, lemon, bread and a touch of floral hops. Mount feel is pretty dry, light bodied and medium to high carbonation. Overall a refreshing, easy drinking beer with a nice flavor.

3.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
snoworsummer (349) - baltimore, Maryland, USA - MAR 9, 2013
Draft at churckey. Golden with foamy head. Hoppy, floral, cereal taste. Smooth and malty.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
mikem409 (1132) - bloomfield, Michigan, USA - MAR 7, 2013
bottle. pours hazy light orange with solid head. aroma is lemon zest. taste is lemony hops and a bitter grass finish

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
MadDogMD (213) - Phoenix, Arizona, USA - MAR 2, 2013
Bottle. Huge white, fluffy head that lasted. Nice clear, golden color. Great balance of American hops, typical pale ale flavors and the fruity, Belgian yeasts combined w/ bottle conditioning make this a very drinkable, refreshing beer.


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