Friday, October 21, 2011

Liefmans Goudenband: Review


Liefmans Brouwerij
Oudenaarde, Belgium
Bottle Size: 75 cl
8 % abv
$10.99 a bottle – Lager Mill in Frankenmuth, Michigan

The cork is vintage dated: 2010 so, it must be good for aging?  On the bale cap it is stamped: 8-2020 – does that mean it could be aged till then?

On the paper packaging it talks about the ale having aging potential.

Appearance: dark brown body with a fine one and a half finger light beige head that thins out real quick.  Has medium-light lacing on the glass.

Aroma: faint sour apple mash, sweet cherry cola, fairly simple nose

Flavors: tart apple, sweet/tart cherry, hint of white and red grapes, just a faint oaky note on the finish.  

Mouthfeel: fine fizzy carbonation, cola feel, slight twang on the tongue, not a big time sour ale taste, very elegant mouthfeel

My Strength Rating: 6 – the sour style is not overpowering.


To the Point: This Flanders Oud Bruin Style Ale has a very sexy style on the taste and mouthfeel.  This is a must try for any beer connoisseur.  I am going to mark this one down as one of my sour beer favorites. 

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