Upland Lightwave Belgian Pale

Pours a reddish amber with a dissipating off white head. Aroma of sugary malt and Belgian esters. This is not bad, its sort of like a hoppy American Pale Ale with some dark candy sugar and raisin notes.

Pours a light yellow orange with a healthy creamy white head. The nose is lightly sweet with some fruity esters and hints of lemony coriander. Perhaps a bit of light peppery hops. Balanced. The mouthfeel is full and creamy, perhaps a bit too much for the style, but pleasant nonetheless. The flavor is in line with the nose. Bright and fruity with the esters. Malt is light and sweet with reasonable balance to the fruit. Again, coriander. The spice level is very subtle. The flavor is clean with a fresh after taste. Doesn’t taste much like most of Upland’s regular line up in terms of that bit of house flavor. Rather enjoyed this drinkable beer.

I sampled this on tap at Upland in Bloomington. Upland’s Lightwave Belgian Pale is a clear yellow color with a full white head. This is a sweeter and hoppier version of the Upland Pale Ale. The flavor is very refreshing with a sweet malt background.