Belgian-style Grand Cru. Fruity, spicy aromas and flavors contribute to the complexity of this golden-colored Belgian ale. Medium body and effervescence contribute to a light, dry impression, despite its substantial strength and sweet, smooth finish.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by Brett from Far from good beer, OK, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/7/2005 9:46:28 PM)
"Sampled on draft at the Tap Room, STL. Pours clear orange-gold with a thin head. Ripe, dark fruits, banana, spices make up this beers complex aroma. Flavor is sweet, but not syrupy, and dominated by candi sugar and pepper. Good flavor, but perhaps a bit simple for this style. Full-bodied and moderately carbonated. An enjoyable beer."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.4)
Sampled: Forced Draught Sample Size: 16oz @ $3.75 Unit Cost: $3.75 per Pint
[2] Review by Hannah from OK, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (7/6/2005 7:49:30 PM)
"Pours a cloudy bronze color with a short, foamy head. Smells incredibly spicy and quite on-the-mark for a good Belgian copycat. Flavor is balanced, spicy, appropriately complex by style, and of course strong with alcohol. It's a little easier to drink than some strong ales because of a light body with effervescent carbonation."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.8)
Sampled: Forced Draught Sample Size: 16oz @ $3.75 Unit Cost: $3.75 per Pint
[3] Review by drewseslu from Saint Louis, MO, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (6/29/2005 3:33:58 PM)
"No lacing, orange color, very good spice presence, a little boozy, but not rediculous, little hops. Somewhat agressive, despite seeming lackluster at first. It was last year's festival beer, and it found its way into regular rotation...and that's a damn fine decision."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Forced Draught Sample Size: 16oz @ $3.75 Unit Cost: $3.75 per Pint
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(3.4)
