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Tröegs Scratch 14 3.52 74

Tröegs Scratch 14

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743.59/5.03.52/5.0Special6.7%74.1Tulip
Commercial Description:
Scratch #14-2008 is our interpretation of a farmhouse ale—a once near-extinct winter-brewed (and summer–imbibed) Belgian ale. celebratory brew starts with a black pepper and ginger nose. The nicely carbonated brew releases a honey-malt flavor that gives way to a tart crisp finish that masks the elevated ABV. We use a blended yeast strain (Saison Dupont & Le Chouffe) to create the traditional peppery, spicy earthy flavors of the saison. Slight hints of ginger also come through in the finish. Drink it ‘til the wedding bells chime! <UL> <li>O.G.: 15.4 Plato <li>I.B.U.’s: 25 <li>Malt: Pils, Munich, Vienna <li>Yeast: Belgian/Saison Blend <li>Juju: Ginger <li>Hops: English Pilgrim, Saaz </ul>
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 lithy (1800), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Dec 24, 2008  
tronraner’s Xmas Eve Eve Eve Tasting. Sample from a bottle thanks to tronraner. Cloudy floaty bits in a light yellow with a slight white head. Spicy lemony aroma. Very spicy zesty taste with bits of citrus.


 nearbeer (1860), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Dec 23, 2008  
Bottle shared by tronraner at his Christmas shindig. Cloudy pale straw color with a small head. Aroma of citrus, bread yeast, zesty spices. Flavor is peppery citrus and light bubblegum. Light body is dry and tingly.


 Suttree (2740), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Dec 23, 2008  
Mostly clear yellow, small white head. tart, winey citric aroma. Flavor starts off kind of fruity - pineapple, maybe - and then veers off in to herbal - sage, I think - and wine-like flavors. some peppery notes, too. perhaps some pine in the finish. Nice stuff. Shared by tronraner at the Maryville tasting.


 JB175 (1664), Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Dec 22, 2008  
Golden in color with a medium head. Aroma is a tad yeasty with some light spices and a rather fruity, bready essnce. Flavor is classic belgian saison with some pepper, earth, and mild spices. Finishes nicely. Good for PA, but overall its prettu average for the style.


 Sammy (4049), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/102/515/20
Dec 11, 2008  
Thanks Dr. Jay. Aggressively carbonated and bold peppery saison. Pours a very white prominent head, with some lace. Spot on spicey aroma. Medium mouthfeel, after the full felt carbonation. Good background bitternes.


 TheEpeeist (1477), Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
Dec 11, 2008  
12 oz bottle. Misty straw brown with a perfect inch thick cap of steamed milk. Head remained unchanged after sitting for almost ten minutes. Bits on the bottom, a tan stain on the white head. Nose is banana, lemon custard and tapioca. Creamy body with a tingle. Taste is soft lemon peel, sour tangerine, pith and slight orange peel to finish. I like this less as it warms but still good.


 TURDFERGUSON (1606), Carrboro, North Carolina, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/516/20
Dec 8, 2008  
Bottle from Miver. Thanks Joe. Pours a hazy golden orange with a spitty white head. Nose has a strong citrus and yeasty characteristic. Flavor is earthy, spice, more citrus, a little bit of honey. Nice warm palate. Very drinkable and one of the better scratch series beers I have had.


 unclemike (833), Ft. Riley, Kansas, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Dec 6, 2008  
Poured a medium and cloudy golden color with a small sized white head Aroma of bubble gum, cloves and banana The palate is spicy and warm One of the better Scratch beers I’ve had



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