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La
Folie 2016
Wood
Aged Sour Ale
Nose:
Sour Ales are aged in wood barrels (in this case Oak),
so its no surprise that it has a woody nose.
Taste:
On the the first sip, I was hit up front with immediate
tartness. After additional sips, there were notes of apple
and cherry note.
Finish:
It has a woody finish to it in my opinion, but it still
invites another sip.
Recommendation:
If
you are not familiar with Sour Ales, I would recommend
a sample first.
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Transatlantique
Kriek
Wood
Aged Sour Cherry Ale
2016 Lips Of Faith
Nose:
Tart cherries on the nose.
Taste:
Tart cherry that sweetens as it lingers.
Finish:
It has a nice crisp finish with a hint of tartness.
Recommendation:
Again, I would recommend trying a sample if you are unfamiliar
with Sour Ales. However, this is a more approachable introduction
to the sour beer family. |
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Hoppy
Blonde Ale
Nose:
Citrus Hop nose with notes of Tangerine and mango
Taste:
Sweet malts tone down the hoppy nose and round out the
beer for a great balanced taste.
Finish:
It has a crisp finish with a hint of hoppy bitterness.
Recommendation:
A
great Blond Ale that has a nice hoppy kick to it. Grab
a pitcher to share with friends! |
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Heavy
Melon
Fruit
Beer
Nose:
Light smell of bread malts, nothing much after.
Taste:
Sweet malts with a bit of watermelon taste. It's only
after you breathe out through your mouth that you notice
the watermelon notes more.
Finish:
A hint of lime rind adds a bit of bitterness to the end.
Recommendation:
Not
an overpowered fruit beer that I was expecting. The watermelon
and lime were much more subtle. Grab a sample to sip before
you dive in. |
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Lips
of Faith Golden Ale
Hof
Ten Dormaal Collaboration
Nose:
Big herbal nose up front with some notes of sweet malt
and a hint of cloves
Taste:
Apple & pear notes that give way to yeast taste with
some malt tastiness and minerals.
Finish:
A sweet herbal finish that lingers on the tongue.
Recommendation:
Grab
a pint while you can! |