Barley and Hops Golden The Blasphemer

Brewed by Barley and Hops Grill and Microbrewery
Style: Belgian Ale
Frederick, Maryland USA

Draft at the 2009 MD Spring Fest. Done in the Duvel style. Thick, murky, opaque golden yellow. Sweet, with some soapy hop balance. Lacks Belgian depth, but the taste is nice. Somewhat dry and hoppy, but mostly dominated by a candi sugar laced sweet malt. A touch wheaty and funky, which shows in the aroma.

Enjoyed trying this seasonal beer on tap at the brewpub. It had a somewhat cloudy, medium gold color with a smaller, foamy white head that had short to average retention. The aroma was a mixture of citrus and pine hops, with a candy effect and a bit of yeast; maybe a touch of grain. Its flavor was mostly sweet with some sourness too. The body was thinner and had low carbonation, not much mouthfeel. Overall, I was hoping this beer would be better.