Leffe Rossa

...on tap in Melbourne. Great, complex beer, with a nice head, and great aroma. Looks good in the glass too. No alcohol present in the finish, which is always good. Worth trying.

Draft... had it in a pub in Italy. Having tried only the Blond variety before )and loved it), I decided to give it a try. It ended up being a pleasant experience. A very good beer all around. Has some bitter qualities that sets apart from many other beers of its kind.

I wish I would have photographed the tap. Although the description states it is not found on the Belgian Market, I was able to find and drink it in Amsterdam. Orangish-yellow color with a rose head that dissipated quickly. Aroma is rather lacking but with hints of yeast, spice, berries, and caramel. The flavor was similar with a very light syrup or sweet taste. Carbonation was noticeable and I do not think the alcohol content was as high as reported. Nice body and smooth on the way down. Overall enjoyable but not one of the best Leffe’s I have had.

On tap at Belgian Beer Cafe. Strange one, and a bit cordial-like for my taste. If it is indeed a blend of the blond and the dark, doesn;t work as well as others I’ve tried (like the Bernard for instance).

On draught. Amber-salmon colour, with a creamy pinky head. Aroma is floral, spicies (cardamome?), cherries, acid, but with some sweetness. Silky flavor with a bit sour ending. Taste of cherries, cinnamon, spicies.