 ClarkVV (3547), Allston, Massachusetts, USA
Apr 4, 2007
330mL bottle, 2006, at O’Briens on 3/23/07
Clumps of white head sit about above the liquid, while the main part of the head fades steadily to cover, leaving light lacing behind. Copper-peach body is not exactly blonde, nor is it completely clear, despite trying to leave the yeast behind.
Fresh Belgian yeast esters are very seemlessly integrated in to doughy pils malt, giving a creamy vanilla aroma laden with very light nectarines and peaches. Unfortunately, some apple-like flavors (acetyldehyde) seem to be lurking in the shadows and there are very little, if any, notes of hoppiness. Perhaps some nuttiness and very light dry grassiness, but only a touch of aromatics at best. Creamy, whitebread-like doughiness and bland yeast effects all dampen the mood, and there’s an underlying vegetal nature, albeit very subtle. Reminds me a lot of Panil Ambre, though this one has more light malt notes of honey and some straw crispness (though it’s very passing). Medium to medium-low strength of aroma, no alcohol noted.
Dough notes and sweet adjunct sugars give a very weak flavor with somewhat loose carbonation creating a very wet feel on the palate. Ample enough maltiness, probably too much of it actually, contains honey and cream flavors that initially satisfy, but never really go anywhere and combine with a bland yeast note to end somewhat nutty and vacant. What could be either soggy, old hop notes or slightly vegetal DMS notes, lay underneath. Lots of vanillin, but it almost seems like a lagering flaw, as opposed to a pure malt flavor. Not as flawed as Panil ambre and with stronger malt character, but the yeast is pretty unenjoyable and the beer is completely devoid of real character (and crispness).
mirjukka (355), LOHJA, Finland
Aug 27, 2008 bottle 330ml Pikkulintu Helsinki shared with FatPhil can’t remember whose round it was!
golden orange malty bit sour and citrus, fruity bready hoops all in balance.
FatPhil (2090), Espoo, Finland
Aug 26, 2008 330ml bottle (Pikkulintu, Helsinki) shared by Mirjukka - thanks!
Clear light orange, filmy head. Bread and molasses in the aroma - heading towards banana bread. A bit alcoholic, but a big crisp sharp and spiky hoppiness - raw sticky whole hops. Long hoppy finish. Palate a bit fizzy. Fruity - melon, and some clove too. Hops are good certainly, and this is pretty full-bodied for a blond.
Papsoe (9999), Frederiksberg, Denmark
Jun 22, 2008 (Bottle 33 cl) Courtesy of joergen. Lightly hazy pale golden with an off-white head. Aroma of yeast and some coriander. Medium body, sweetish fruity with plenty of yeast and a little sulphur. Dry, lightly bitter finish. 130608
joergen (6257), Frederiksberg, Denmark
Jun 19, 2008 Bottle.
Cloudy yellow coloured with a small white head.
Aroma of fruits, brett, spices and hops.
Fruity flavour of spices, hops and brett.
Bretty and hoppy finish.
yespr (6259), Copenhagen O, Denmark
Jun 14, 2008 33 cL bottle. Pours slight cloudy yellow with a slowly diminishing white head. Light yeasty and mild citric wheat note. Flavour is solid yeasty and followed with a nice set of wheat esters, works quite well together here. Ends again with a smooth yeasty flavour and a light spice note.
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