 ivan9856 (123), Arlington, Virginia, USA
Nov 29, 2005 Updated: Sep 30, 2007
I sampled the traditional corked and caged 750 ml bottle. The pour fills a glass with a pale yellow ale accompanied by a huge rocky white head that leaves great lacing. (There are some large portions of yeast particulate near the end of the bottle that are not dissolved in the beer itself, which makes for an unattractive presentation.) Hop aromas dominate the nose, but there are strong citrus and light malt notes. Palate entry is mildly sweet, with a build up of orange and lemon citrus, coriander and clove flavors by mid-palate. Both the head and the finish of this ale feature strong hop flavors. Well carbonated and Champagne-like in its effervescence, there also are pleasing bold yeast flavors and a warming sensation from the high alcohol content in the well-balanced aftertaste. UPDATE (09/30/07): 4-pack of 330ml bottles yields the same ale, but a "cleaner" secondary fermentation. I’ve upgraded the appearance rating.
Chipper (104), Red Lion, Pennsylvania, USA
Jan 2, 2009 Deep golden color with ahuge pillowy white head. Very yeasty aroma with some fruit and spice. A lot drier and crisper than I thought it would be. Lot’s of yeast floating in the glass. decent stuff and very drinkable for the high ABV.
esjaygee (951), Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
Dec 14, 2008 Murky yellow with a huge wavy slowly dissipating head. Aroma of toasted malt, fruit, apple, Belgian yeast and alcohol. Taste of mild fruit, nuts and earthy hops. Dry finish to a mediocre Belgian beer. Some alcohol warmth on the back end.
Lans (2), , Kentucky, USA
does not count  Dec 14, 2008 Bottle, 330 mL
Poured a dark, tarnished gold in color, with a thin head. Lots of yeast sediment. Nose has yellow apples and caramel. Extremely smooth texture, with a very good mouth feel. Overall, a decent beer.
alobar (725), Harleysville, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 31, 2008 Pours a straw yellow head with a fizzy white head. Decent carbonation. Aroma of spice, fruit, and yeast. Too much carbonation on the palate, but flavor of spice, yeast, and some fruit. Lots of floaties. Happy Halloween.
taalhiker (177), Dayton, Ohio, USA
Oct 29, 2008 From bottle. Part of October Dayton beer tasting event. Poured golden with a white fluffy head. Some spice on the nose,
Flavor is tangy and sweet. Average at best for a BGA.
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