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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>

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
bu11zeye (9626) - Frisco (Dallas), Texas, USA - APR 4, 2009
(12oz. bottle) Pours a cloudy golden body with a small white head. Aroma of apple, mustiness, ginger, banana, florals, pear, grass, coriander, and clove. Flavor of apple, yeast, and hops (grass, floral, citrus).

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 11/20
hopscotch (7289) - Vero Beach, Florida, USA - DEC 30, 2008
Bottle... Cloudy, pale yellow ale with a small, fizzy, white head. Decent retention. Yeasty, estery, phenolic aroma - banana, pear, clove and lemon peel. Medium-bodied and lightly creamy with lively carbonation. Sweet, fruity and spicy. Mild bitterness provides proper balance. Lengthy, spicy, gently bitter finish.

3.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
bhensonb (7145) - 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.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
hopdog (6943) - Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA - OCT 4, 2008
KSBF ’08. Poured a medium and cloudy golden color with a small sized white head. Aromas of citrus rinds, cereal, yeast, and fruity. Tastes of citrus, cereal, lightly earthy, grassy, and fruity.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
CaptainCougar (6749) - Boz Scaggsville, Maryland, USA - OCT 17, 2008
Pours a hazy golden yellow with a clingy-lacing froth of white head. Aroma of sweet biscuity pale malts with some clove and banana esters. Body starts with good fullness and sweet maltiness balanced with a lightly peppery spice and some doughy Belgian yeasty character before a drier, crisp finish with some grassy floral hop bitterness. Pretty true to style and enjoyable with extreme drinkability.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
3fourths (6220) - Boulder, Colorado, USA - OCT 6, 2008
Bottle. Pours with a heavy cloudiness, the color is soft orange, similar in appearance to witbier. Has a mild pepperiness on the tongue, some of your standard coriander, orange peel, white pepper, flower pedals, a little soap.... Belgian yeast character isn’t that clear. Body is hefty and chewy, further suggesting witbier with a chuncky sort of wheat character throughout. No noticeable flaws, well-made, but a bit boring. Still, pretty easy to enjoy.

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
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Cletus (6025) - Connecticut, USA - JAN 6, 2009
Pours gold with a white head. Smells of grass, hay, some coriander. Tastes of hay, some earthy hints and dry. Decent.


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