Achilles Serafijn Celtic Angel

This beer was a very nice surprise. In the past I often drank Palm (a typical Belgian ale), but in recent times this drink was too strongly Heineken-ised (had got a neutral, rather sweetened taste) so I stopped drinking it. Celtic Angel brings back the original taste of the Palm-beer, a gentle touch of bitterness thanks to the rich hops.

Not quite ruby red, not quite roasted pumpkin, but something in the middle would be the color. Very unique in appearance. Lively two finger head that left solid lacing throughout the drink. Aroma is classic begium ale. Sweet malts, yeast, apricot, and pear dominate with some slightly spicy undertones. I tend to stay away from belgium ales because they are too highly carbonated. This one is an exception. While the carbonation is high, you don’t get the tingle on the tongue or any gas from this one. Smooth in the mouth with a slightly bitter/acidic finish. This one beat my expectations.

Pours copper with a nice white persistent head. Smell is initially fruity before giving way to a grassy aroma. Tastes fruity with a doughy touch and some nice hoppy hints. Mouthfeel is thick. Finish is of wheat and springy meadows (wish I had a better way to describe this). Very nice!

From draft at the Karakter Beerfestival. A very nice and tastefoll beer. A good combination of sweetnes and bitterness.

Bottle: Poured an light orangey color ale with a big foamy head with some good retention and some lacing. Aroma of spices with some yeast characteristics and some nice Belgian malt. Taste is comprised of a mix between some Belgian malt with a nice hoppy finish. Body is above average with some great carbonation. Well done for the style.