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New Belgium Lips of Faith (Dandelion Ale) 3.25 57

New Belgium Lips of Faith (Dandelion Ale)


Percentile
71
overall

bottling
unknown

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
573.31/5.03.25/5.0Special7.8%73.8Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
The newest offering in New Belgium’s Lips of Faith Program, Dandelion Ale, was inspired by the great hop shortage of 2008. Dandelion greens have a natural bittering effect much like hops. Reveling in the freedom of the Belgian brewing tradition, we thought this ubiquitous weed would make an interesting addition to a traditionally hopped beer. The result is a strong blond ale brewed with toasted pilsener malt, flavored with fresh picked dandelion greens and grains of paradise. Dandelion Ale is hazy and light gold in color with peachy aroma and a Belgian yeast strain. It has a unique bitterness, subtle maltiness and a creamy mouthfeel.
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 carruthm (1159), Seattle, Washington, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/59/104/517/20
Jul 26, 2009  
on tap at the monk. cloudy yellow color with a white head. a delicious combination of wheats and apples in the nose and a lightly sweet taste. I really enjoyed his.


 kitschy (208), Nebraska, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 1, 2009  
A delicious summer treat! Happy summery color - like the center of a daisy. Sweet grassy aroma. I love the sweet smooth palate and flavor. My beer of the summer.


 heemer77 (4312), Savannah, Missouri, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Sep 6, 2009  
Tap at KC Flying Saucer. Dark cloudy gold with a thin white head. Sweet nose with dandelions and cookies. The taste is sweet donuts with some finish of orange rind. Nicely done, I found this one to be well balanced between the sweetness and earthy backbone that I get in most NB ales. This is something I would like to try again.


 SledgeJr (2963), Omaha, Nebraska, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/517/20
Jul 1, 2009  
Cloudy orange gold color. Thick white head. Honeysuckle and orange blossom flavor. Intense candy sweetness reminiscent of a tripel.


 NobleSquirrel (1115), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/516/20
Aug 31, 2009  
Draft at Sheffield’s Chicago. Pours an orangey yellow, small head. Nose is very floral and bitter, like when you break the stem of a weed. Light citrus in the nose as well as a strong grain presence. Taste is very interesting, very interesting true bitterness along with fruity herbal notes and light spice, white pepper. Finishes a little sweet. Interesting


 waolsen (1223), Littleton, Colorado, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/56/104/516/20
Aug 1, 2009  
tap at Trinity Brewery. deep straw/orange pour with big frothy white head. huge lacing. mild aroma. mild and crisp. light spice and earthiness. very smooth and enjoyable.


 drfabulous (1254), Columbia, Missouri, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Jul 1, 2009  
Crisp. Refreshing. Very light and saison like. I thought it went above the Biere de Mars in flavor. A pleasant surprise.


 Steib (578), Queen Creek, Arizona, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Aug 10, 2009  
Dark golden amber color. Starts off with a nice bold white head. Sweet subtle malt notes in the aroma. A little flowery on the nose some light friut notes. Smooth creamy mouthfeel. A little spicy clearer in the aftertaste. A green veggie flavor lingers on the palate, green beans maybe. A easy drinking refreshing beer, thanks Papago.



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