My love for Belgian beers is runs pretty deep. I'm never afraid to try a new one and they never get old, because every brewery seems to have their own take on a style.Appearance: Holy head hand grenade, Batman! Ton of typical fluffy lacy head tops a beautifully golden colored brew, crystal clear, and full of rising carbonation.
Smell: Citrus and flower hoppopotamus, spices, cloves, some other fruit in there that I can't discern, maybe pineapple? Nothing to speak of in the malt department.
Taste: Very dry, the citrus and floral hops are gone, some fruitiness, banana, finishes with a little pepper flavor. The banana and pepper are a nice subtle combo, but still bummed I wasn't smacked in the face with more intense hop flavor.
Mouthfeel: Crisp, light bodied, well carbonated, nonexistent alcoholic aftertaste.
Drinkability: Surprisingly easy to drink from a strong Belgian at 8.5% abv. Nothing of this beer really bogs you down, which can be dangerous. I wasn't particularly blown away by this brew, the smell got my hopes up but the taste was kind of a let down. Would I drink it again? Absolutely, but I won't go out of my way for it. Give it a try, maybe I'm missing something, in which case please tell me and I'll be happy to revisit it. 8/10
Glass type: Duvel tulip glass
Serving type: Bottle, 22.4 oz.
2 comments:
I felt the same way about it. I was just looking for something more. I gave it a second chance, and althought it was ok, I felt kind of disappointed- but I would never turn a pint down.
Ok, good, I'm glad I'm not the only one, haha. I was afraid I was completely misreading this beer, especially since I have had good experiences with The Bruery.
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