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Tröegs Scratch 14

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RATINGS: 81   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.55   SEASONAL: Special   EST. CALORIES: 201   ABV: 6.7%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Scratch #14-2008 is our interpretation of a farmhouse ale—a once near-extinct winter-brewed (and summer–imbibed) Belgian ale. celebratory brew starts with a black pepper and ginger nose. The nicely carbonated brew releases a honey-malt flavor that gives way to a tart crisp finish that masks the elevated ABV. We use a blended yeast strain (Saison Dupont & Le Chouffe) to create the traditional peppery, spicy earthy flavors of the saison. Slight hints of ginger also come through in the finish. Drink it ‘til the wedding bells chime! <UL> <li>O.G.: 15.4 Plato <li>I.B.U.’s: 25 <li>Malt: Pils, Munich, Vienna <li>Yeast: Belgian/Saison Blend <li>Juju: Ginger <li>Hops: English Pilgrim, Saaz </ul>

3.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
ericandersnavy (2314) - Denton, Texas, USA - MAR 31, 2009
bottle thanks to bu11zeye. poured a hazy yellow with a white head. aroma of banana, citrus, and maybe some clove. flavor was same as the nose. light body and high carbonation. this was ok but not great.

3.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
bhensonb (7143) - Woodland, California, USA - MAR 28, 2009
Bottle from Captain Cougar. Love saison. Thanks a bunch Tom. Hazy orangey color with a spritely white head. Aroma of sour citrus and maybe funk. Near medium body with prickly carbonation. Flavor is a bit of grain, citrus, and I’d say clove. There’s peppery hot bits. Finishes dry and clean. Nice saison. Lovely ale.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Swalden28 (2541) - McKinney, Texas, USA - MAR 24, 2009
Bottle thanks to bu11zeye. Pours a nice, clear yellow with a white fizzy head. Aroma of wheat, some banana, a little citrus. Flavor of some wheat malt and some banana.....not bad. Overall, pretty tasty stuff....

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
jkwalking05 (1878) - Arlington, Texas, USA - MAR 21, 2009
Bottle thanks to bu11zeye. Hazy yellow in appearrance with a good sized white head. Aroma is of citrus, grain and yeast. Taste is of citrus, lightly toasted bread, and grain.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
ilovedarkbeer (1864) - Abilene, Texas, USA - MAR 20, 2009
Bottle thanks to bu11zeye. Pours a oily hazy yellow color. Nose: lemon and bread. Taste is peanuts, citrus, carbonation, lemon zest. Not a huge fan.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
BMan1113VR (6146) - Los Angeles, California, USA - MAR 20, 2009
Bottle thanks to bu11zeye. Pours with a big white head covering a golden colored body. Aroma is floral with pepper, bread honey and a few fruity esters. Taste is apple, spice, dryness and pears. Dry mouthfeel, medium levels of carbonation.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
mar (3547) - Dallas, Texas, USA - MAR 19, 2009
Murky golden pour with a ring of white froth. Nose is heavy musk with fruits. Easy on the palate with a huge musk flavor

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
iowaherkeye (2431) - San Diego, California, USA - MAR 10, 2009
12oz bottle, 2008--thanks to mbirder for the extra! Clear light golden with a one finger white head, fading to a thin ring and tattered film, and just a little lacing. Aroma of some banana-y Belgian yeast up front and lemon zest, with some spicy coriander and white pepper behind with some pale malt. Flavor is much the same, with the lemon and banana notes being the strongest, but by no means being sweet. Finishes dry with a slightly herbal hop note, and bitterness peaking around a 2-3. Moderate spritzy carbonation with a medium body. A very good US saison.


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Beer: Tröegs Scratch 14 Rating Avg: 3.55 No. of Ratings: 81
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