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Signature Ale

Signature Ale

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A Belgian Strong Ale brewed by
De Proefbrouwerij

Lochristi, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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2643.85/5.03.84/5.0Special8.5%92.5Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
"A stylish and artistic collaborative brewing effort that combines the enormous talents of Dirk Naudts, at Belgium’s De Proef Brewery, and Tomme Arthur of Port Brewing and Lost Abbey in southern California."

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 GreatLibations (1294), Sasquatcho, Arizona, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Nov 10, 2007  
Pours a creamy yellow copper color w/ a tall, lasting froth. Superb head retention leaving a thin silky sheet with a few islands. Strong aromas of cave sulpher, brett, dried salted meat, and aged fruit salad. Full nectar w/ soft, creamy residuals effers. This beer is beautiful. Strong flavors yet perfectly balanced right off the bat. A solid fruit backbone w/ strict peachpit bittering that sets up shop early. An ingeniuos use of hops. Theres a defined earthy cave character that intrigues me. Nuances of wild apple, vanilla cream, citrus rind, mild banana spice. The finish is bittered better than well and leaves a mild asprin tingle. Signature is a very complex beer with a full range of aromas and flavors. A strong earthy character sets the stage with rainbow of supporting fruit nuances to make this a classic event never to be forgotten. This is the best beer I’ve had in a while. I highly recomend it.


 glkaiser (998), Seattle, Washington, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/519/20
Jul 1, 2007    Updated: Oct 21, 2007
An amazing collaboration from 2 completely different styles of brewing. Quite possibly the perfect beer for me. Cloudy dark golden with fluffy off-white head. Amazing aroma and taste. Fresh pine and floral hops, some citrus and the distinct taste of brett yeast. Well balanced and not too sweet. Quite simply, an insanely perfect mix of Belgian brewing and West coast hops. Re-rate from on tap at Uber 7/21 - I ain’t changing a thing....I love this beer.


 BeerZack (116), Austin, Texas, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Mar 5, 2008  
Thanks to KingG for hooking me up with this 750ml. Strawberry-blonde beauty with a hint of honey color under a bright white head of fine bubbles and lace. Very delicate floral hoppy aroma, slight honeyed nose. Very fresh smelling. Biscuits and honey with spicy floral hop bitterness. Light, yet complex and refreshing with the hint of dry funk. Slightly sweet, but pretty clean finish. Dangerously drinkable. Very memorable.


 dwyerpg (2092), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/510/104/519/20
Jun 23, 2008  
I found this to be absolutely wonderful. A great spicy aroma and big bubbly head, the flavor is spicy and light. The finish is just a tad too dry but quite wonderful throughout. Even at 11 bucks a bottle, this is worth it.


 tupalev (2311), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/59/105/518/20
Oct 13, 2007  
Bottle shared with Mds, Hogtown Harry, Blankboy, and Gregclow, courtesy of one of you guys. Deep murky yellow, big fluffy white head. Aroma - huge floral, lemon, soft, yeast, stunning - a perfect aroma. taste - wow, floral, yeast, citrus. Nice dry yeasty finish. Aoft carbonated mouthfeel. A truly great beer.




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