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5 Seasons Afterglow Flanders Golden Ale 3.64 59

5 Seasons Afterglow Flanders Golden Ale


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593.66/5.03.64/5.08%82.3Tulip
Commercial Description:
This is a special brew that Brewmaster Glen Sprouse first formulated and brewed for his wedding in 2001. It is brewed with a Saison yeast that is very attenuative. It is also dosed with a british ale yeast late in primary fermentation to "clean it up a little" and then an Abbey yeast is added for secondary fermentation. The base malt is all German Pilsener and Munich Malt (as is the typical practice of most of the high quality Belgian brewers of pale beers) with a bit of red winter wheat thrown in for body and mouthfeel and just a touch of coriander for the finish. We use a little Belgian Light Candi Sugar and a little Special B Malt to add to the Belgian character. Five mash rests are employed to improve the clarity, pH and distribution of sugars. And, four hop additions are made in the boil using a combination of German, Styrian and Czech Hops. This beer gets considerably better with about six months to a year under its belt. 5 Seasons will be serving it throughout this period, slowly meting out the kegs on a monthly basis to ensure it lasts until next year's batch is ready.
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 Cybercat (808), Georgia, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/105/519/20
Jul 22, 2007  
This ale is a dark honey-golden with a reddish cast and a little cloudy. Aroma is mouth-watering - rich and malty, with hints of apple, pear and even banana. Flavor is just as delightfully rich as the aroma, mainly malty with strong hoppy undertone and a touch of fruity sweetness. Finish is zingy and very pleasant. This is probably the best brew I have ever had at Five Seasons.


 grat (433), ST. Louis, Missouri, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Aug 1, 2004  
Wow! At first I thought this was a real ale. And then I was told I was given the bottom of the keg...hahahaha! Very smooth. Same yeasty profile as the trippel only with less hops and a slightly sweeter backbone. Exquisite. G-rat


 doubleipa (224), Georgia, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/510/104/518/20
Mar 6, 2006  
Finally had this last night at 5 Seasons, as they were out of it a few weeks ago. A nice thick, off-white, ceamy, head with great lacing. Head completely disappeared. Hazy, orange color, but it was a little hard to tell since it was pretty dark. Aroma was incredible! I smelled banana, a little clove, but lots of yeast. Taste matched the aroma to a tee. I had this with the pork chop and it worked perfectly; it cut the fat beautifully. As a previous rater stated, this was served a bit too cold. The three other beers I had were not nearly as cold. Once again 5 Seasons hits one out of the park. I’ve yet to come across a style that they can’t brew. This beer is right up there with the Dubbel.


 Eyedrinkale (3209), Astoria, New York, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/518/20
Sep 9, 2004  
I have to say Glen sure knows how to brew beer. This is right up there with the really special Belgiun Ales that I’ve had. Nice and tart with a spicy yeast taste. This is an epic brew. Almost worth the trip to Atlanta.


 Styles (1653), Lincoln Park, Michigan, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/517/20
Jun 13, 2007  
2004 version. DL 06’ courtesy of TBC2. Medium brown, white head. Huge floral up front, with light sour/tart fruitiness and yeasty/bready backbone. Flavor much the same, with some residuel or candi sugar. Very soft/delicate mouthfeel. Might not be exactly to style, but come on it’s saison. Nice brew overall.


 BlackDonald (1127), Boise, Idaho, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Apr 6, 2008  
This was absolutely delicious! For once I could not agree more with the commercial description. A beautiful deep orange hue is present here, with a small sticky white head. Full of lots of lighter fruits in the aroma, with a palate that is somewhat yeasty , with some lighter candi sugar flavors and just a hint of sourness in the finish.


 SoLan (1426), Orlando, Florida, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/104/517/20
Jul 18, 2006  
Murky brown/gray/rust with a modest, frothy, darker off white cap. Subdued aroma of spicy doughy yeast, musty funk, and subtle vinegar. Flavor adds earth, dry wood, berries, grains, light sourness. Unique taste. Smooth medium palate. Very tasty, original brew.


 JoeMcPhee (5010), Jackson Heights, New York, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
May 30, 2006  
Thanks to goldtwins for this one. Bottle 68/180. Very cloudy, yeast brew, thin white head. Very estery and sweet, bubble gum, black and white pepper, apple/pear, yeasty and bready. Strongly peachy flavour with some light raspberry aromas as well. Very yeasty and fruity. Heavy minty aroma/flavour through the finish. Cooling sensation. Very nice beer.



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