Appearance: Bright as
a new penny, with a very faint haze.
There was a foamy, white head immediately following the pour, but it
capsized quickly (3.75/5).
Aroma: Sharp, floral
aroma (smells like Saaz). Dark, toasted
bread and a touch of apple follow-up (4.25/5).
Taste: Nice restrained,
but fresh, hop flavor. Not overpowering,
but definitely the predominate taste. I also
get some apples and just a hint of oranges.
This is followed by a little Grains of Paradise, but this is very much
in the background (4/5).
Mouthfeel: Medium
body, light carbonation (3.5/5).
Overall: I like how
DC Brau has made hops the highlight of this beer, without turning it into a
hop-forward beer. There was obviously a
very careful and calculated decision on exactly how much bitterness to
add. It’s also interesting to note that
this was the only beer in this project that came from a can (well… maybe it’s
not that interesting). Anyway, it’s not
the best Belgian Pale Ale I’ve had, but it’s certianly a nice way to finish the
project (4/5).
-Matt
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