Brewed & Bottled by:
NV Van Eecke
Watou, Belgium
7.5% abv
11.2oz bottle
$16.99 a four pack
I came across this beer about three years ago and thanks to
Global Beer the American importer of this ale and many others. This is a Belgian IPA and sorry American
Hopheads it is not a bitter bomb. But,
it is liquid art.
Appearance: a hazy blend of gold and amber with a two finger
egg-shell white head with plenty of lacing on the glass. Make sure to get that sediment off the bottom
of the bottle.
Aroma: light floral hops, a twist of lemon rind, hint of fresh
apple and pear, hint of sweet malts and Belgium yeast. Nice aromatic hops – sorry hopheads not
bitter hops.
Flavors: let this ale warm a little after taking it out of
the fridge for the flavor pop once it hits the 50 degree mark; floral, a
rosy-floral note, hint of lemon meat – just a hint, a little fruity – white fruit
like, a pinch of coriander, a dash (one dash) of pink peppercorn, low sodium
saltine cracker, sweet malts – sweet dough like
Mouthfeel: good Belgian carbonation, there is an oily feel
from the hops, the nice fizzy and oily feel gives it a semi-creamy feel, lingering
floral and that twist of lemon rind on the aftertaste
To the Point: this ale is soooo easy to drink and at 7.5%
watch out for it will catch up to you.
This is one of my favorite Belgians – right up there with Piraat – I am
not saying that it is like Piraat – I am saying it is one of my favorites like
Piraat.
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