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Triangle Belgian-Style Strong Golden Ale


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RATINGS: 56   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.39   EST. CALORIES: 240   ABV: 8%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
This strong golden ale showcases a variety of the ingredients and brewing methods that help differentiate Triangle beers. The Strong Golden is fermented at a higher temperature than our other beers adding an undercurrent of fruitiness (although there is no fruit in the beer). Very lightly filtered the Golden exhibits complex mouthfeel, strong malt flavors, a spicy hop presence and soothing alcohol warmth, followed by a clean, dry finish. It is excellent with food as well as served by itself. Malts: Two row pale, Cara Pils, White Wheat, Accidulated malt, and Belgian Candi Sugar Hops: Magnum, Styrian Golding, and Saaz

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Cybercat (1750) - Georgia, USA - JAN 25, 2012
Pours a rather attractive, if not stunning, solar yellow with a fairly thick white head. Malty aroma has a strong fruity overtone that is mainly apple and banana with a hint of pear. Flavor - now that’s flavor! - fills the mouth with fruit, again mostly apple and banana and a little pear, with a malty undertone and hints of butterscotch and caramel. Texture has firm body and a strong, persistent fizz. Had in a can - I bet it’s spectacular on tap.

2.9
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
beerbill (2856) - Laurel, New York, USA - NOV 8, 2011
12 oz. can courtesy of a trade with crajun. Pours a hazy gold with a moderate white head that fades away by the second sip and leaves scant lace. There is a hint of Belgian yeast in the aroma along with some white sugar. The flavor is mild Belgian yeast that is lightly fruit along with some white sugar sweetness. A bit of lemon in the flavor as well. Mild bitterness at the finish.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
crajun (392) - , Texas, USA - OCT 9, 2011
from can via NC via John! interesting beer - golden pour with nice aroma; the interesting part is the taste - creamy (and a creamy palate) with a little unidentified funk - nothing bad, just different; will try again and re-rate.

3.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
EHouse (89) - Boston, Massachusetts, USA - SEP 7, 2011
Pours golden hay in the glass with a fizzy white head. Aromas of citrus and spiced yeast tickle the nostrils before a sip of crisp, balanced orange, spiced apple and slightly boozy yeast coat the palate. Finish is smooth and clean with the lightest lingering of orange rind.

3.2
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 14/20
gsmitty80 (1371) - Washington DC, USA - JUL 20, 2011
Very interesting beer that had a hint of belgian taste and a hint of a straight golden ale. Aroma was very sweet and sugary but the taste was smooth. Good alcohol and it comes in a can. This would be a nice beer to have while camping or doing outdoor activities. Pack it in, pack it out.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
anders37 (9348) - Malmö, SWEDEN - JUL 8, 2011
Can. Pours a clear golden color with a small white head. Has a fruity malty spicy yeasty aroma with weak hoppy hints. Sweetish malty spicy yeasty flavor. Has a fruity sweetish malty spicy yeasty finish.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
phaleslu (3211) - Saint Louis, Missouri, USA - JUN 1, 2011
12 oz. can as a trade bonus from JCB- thanks, J! Pours a pale gold color with a small bone white head. Aroma of Belgian yeast, candi sugar, pale malts, dried fruits, straw, and booze. Flavor of apples, white grapes, sweet malts, and minerals. Tart, dry mouthfeel with a light body and moderate carbonation. The flavor hides the 8% ABV well, but the nose does not. Really unusual beer, and I had no idea what to expect. Would work well as a lawnmower beer if you want to finish with a buzz.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
nickd717 (3253) - San Francisco, California, USA - FEB 24, 2011
On tap at the brewery. Pours a surprisingly clear golden color with a one-finger white head that leaves a thick ring on the glass. Subtle aroma, mildly floral and estery with sweet malts and just a hint of Belgian yeast. Not too Belgian on the flavor - less so than the IPA in fact. Pale malt and fruity esters dominate. Somewhat sweet. Slick on the mouthfeel with average body and carbonation. Good enough, but misses the mark a bit style-wise.


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Beer: Triangle Belgian-Style Strong Golden Ale Rating Avg: 3.39 No. of Ratings: 56
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