This time around we used some Unmalted Wheat, just the right touch of Kaffir Lime Leaf, and a really cool Belgian yeast. The result is a bit like a strong Bier de Garde / Saison-esque influenced beer coupled with some aromatic Bavarian Hefeweizen style phenolic banana esters, and a backnote hint of lime from the lime leaf.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by bfeldmann from Wilmington, DE, USA who has tried this beer once. (9/12/2006 8:55:42 PM)
"Poured a golden color small head not much lacing. Aroma was of light fruits mostly graps and coriander yeast. Flavor was much the same yeast bitter finish to it little sweet. not bad at all. "
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by eaglefan538 from DE, USA who has tried this beer once. (9/10/2006 3:58:46 PM)
"Poured a golden color, somewhat of a thin head that didn't last long. Aroma of grapes, apples, coriander, yeaste, and some alcohol, considering this thing was two years old. The flavor followed the aroma mostly. Mellow malts, balanced with a light yeasty bitterness, an underlying light sweetness, bready flavors, and alcohol that was noticeable but not "new" sharp. The mouthfeel was moderate with a leathery type feel."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.6)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[3] Review by doulos31 from Middletown, DE, USA who has tried this beer once. (9/10/2006 3:00:47 PM)
"Beer poured golden color with little head or lacing. Aroma was apple fruitiness. Mouthfeel was super smooth. 2 years aging has served it well. The flavor was light fruitiness with cloves and other spices. Some caramel flavor came out as it warmed. Nicely done."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[4] Review by lilkem from Marietta, Ohio, USA who has tried this beer once. (5/15/2006 5:20:16 PM)
"dark goldenrod with fluffy white head. aroma of bananas, lime, pineapple, bread dough, lemongrass, butterscotch, light raspberry hints, mango, papaya, and unsweetened coconut. Has that amazing west coast creamy mouthfeel going on that I love so much. Flavor is of pineapple, mango, banana, coconut. Light astringency that doesnt bother me too much. Kind of tastes liek all the fruit are in some kind of dough or batter. Very tasty"
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[5] Review by biegaman from Toronto, Canada who has tried this beer once. (4/16/2006 11:50:13 AM)
"Pours with good head, bright orangy colour. Excellent aroma, jam packed with fruity notes, coriander and a bold Belgian yeast musk. Very strong wheat character, certainly an easy beer to get a grip on. Yeast really dominates (stronger still, considering it has aged 2 years) Some more subtle malt in the backbone. Exceptional flavour, long resonance, absolutely no alcohol. Mouthfeel great on the front end of the mouth. Not exactly how I like my wits/tripels/Belgian pale ales (or whatever!), I can see where others might find room to critize. But I rather enjoy this yeast and the Belgian tang it leaves. Certainly not as refreshing as others in the style, to that I think we owe the big hops (ohh Stone, you and your hops!) But I think it works. Who knows what style this fits under - ah cool, they created something original. A tasty ale I was very grateful to try, wish I got to try fresh and hope I'll get to try again! Thanks Dr.Jay! "
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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(3.7)
