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Great Dane Belgium Special Pale Ale


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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
253.18/5.03.1/5.0Winter5.5%48.6Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
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 howie (549), DeForest, Wisconsin, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Sep 19, 2005    Updated: Sep 23, 2005
Appears to be a different recipe from that the others have tasted? Served in a goblet. Very pale straw color, high white head. Herbal, spicy hop aromas, some phenols. Bitter, earthy, slightly medicinal flavors, long bitter finish. A pretty good Duvel clone, I guess.


 1FastSTi (2560), Glendale, Wisconsin, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Oct 16, 2005  
Thick rocky, bubbly white head atop a light straw colored body. Lacing doesn’t stick. The aroma is Belgian yeasts, lemongrass, light grains. The flavor is a spicy strawberry and lemongrass. Nice yeasts. Very tasty. The palate is lively. Spritzey. Medium bodied. Refreshing. Currently on tap and well done.


 hezron (602), Viroqua, Wisconsin, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Feb 5, 2005  
Cloudy, dark yellow color with a white head. Aroma of butterscotch and some bubble gum. Buttery taste with some eastery flavors... hard to pick them out in a crowded bar. My favorite of the night.


 islay (476), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Aug 18, 2009  
On tap at the downtown brewpub. Consumed on 8-7-09. Pint pour. Listed as "Great Dane Belgian Pale Ale." Considering that it was on tap in the summer, it should not be listed as a winter seasonal. Subtle, surprisingly hoppy-dry aroma features apricot scent. Pours a hazy, pale orange. Good, solid, drinkable brew. Not over the top, but quite pleasant. Apricot flavor. Hops are surprisingly noticeable, especially in the finish. Very drinkable. Lively in the palate. I like it! It’s basically a good American Pale Ale with a light Belgian twist.


 noncaloric (612), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Sep 29, 2009  
Hazy, glowing golden orange with a large white head, leaves a sticky lacing at least for a while. Aroma has good travel, lots of yeasty must and citrus zest. Flavor similar, yeasty, plenty of orange peel and cinnamon. Flawed by a bit of cardboard, especially in my initial impression. This faded. Palate is dry and very lively with carbonation


 JPDIPSO (4906), Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/515/20
Nov 18, 2002    Updated: Jul 2, 2003
18 Nov, 02 Amber color with a slight haziness. Small creamy looking head. Strong caramel and mild alcohol aroma. Strong fresh hops flavors and and btterness. Green apple and light candi flavors. Mild sour /bitter finish. Flanders/Special cross. Needs to be cleaned up a touch for a good special. 30 June, 03 - Better than previous sample. Clearer, with a lot of Saaz characteristics.


malachi (62), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/514/20
Feb 7, 2005  
cloudy yellow color with an off-white head. Hints of butter and perfume on the palate. Thin and light all the way down. Short duration of flavor.


 bu11zeye (5470), Frisco, Texas, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Feb 9, 2009    Updated: Sep 14, 2009
(Draught 8/8/08) Pours a hazy yellow body with an average off-white head. Aroma of floral, citrus, spoiled veggies, and grass. Flavor of hops (citrus, grass), pepper, biscuit, spoiled, and Belgian yeast with a somewhat grainy mouthfeel and dry finish. 5/3/5/2/9

(Draught 8/7/09) Pours a cloudy golden body with a small white head. Aroma of citrus, yeast, and grass. Flavor of orange, Belgian yeast, grass, banana, and pepper. 7/3/7/4/14



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