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Palmer Lake Special Belgian Ale


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A Belgian Strong Ale brewed by
Palmer Lake Brewing Co.

Colorado Springs, Colorado USA

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113.45/5.03.35/5.010%39.1 Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
A delicious ale brewed with imported malt, Styrian Goldings hops and fermented with two Belgian yeasts. Full bodied and flavorful with the esters and flavor profile of the greatest beers of Europe. 27 IBU.

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 BrewDad (1535), Olympia, Washington, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Sep 29, 2006  
A deep rich reddish color with a light head. Poured in a correct glass this Belgian nectar was awesome. The High alcohol did not take from the taste and this was a great easy to drink after dinner for desert brew. Great Job.


HumbertHumbert (76), Denver, Colorado, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/104/517/20
Aug 20, 2006  
Batch One - bottle cellared for at least 2 years. After popping the cork, the aroma had a slightly metallic but still yeasty edge. Amazing distinction between the aroma and flavor - almost like dinking two different beers. Deep honey flavor with a touch of hop balance and a long bread-dough finish. Nice hints of Jumex tropical nectars. Remarkably drinkable - wish I’d had more of these. A great beer for a stormy Colorado weekend.


 jcwattsrugger (3757), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/54/103/510/20
Sep 29, 2005  
on tap-pours a light tan head. Color is slightly hazy yellow. Aroma is malt, sweet. Taste follows. Little carbonation. Not to my taste.


 Brock_Landers (714), Panama City, Florida, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/513/20
Mar 22, 2005  
750 ml bottle (Batch 1), from Coal Trains in CO Springs. Pours a murky brownish gold...big white head. Lotsa yeastiness in the nose with notes of sweet fruity malts. Taste is nice and clove spicy with some sharp hop bitterness. A little sweeter than I prefer, but still tastes good. Full mouthfeel, and finishes with a nice dry hop bitterness. We liked it, although it’s not the best example of the style we ever had.


 Crosling (1598), Loveland, Colorado, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Mar 19, 2005  
Draught @ Palmer Lake Brewing Company. Brownish Gold. Dark in color for the style, but i’m not stylistic when it comes to beer, so I don’t care. Lovely, yeasty, fruity aroma with hints of bubble gum, banana, pear and clove. Spicy, citrusy, phenolic and very fruity with notes of bubble gum and clove. An enjoyable brew.




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