Small pour at Ormsby’s. Surprised to see this brew on a recent afternoon visit. Presented in a small snifter.
Beer does DEFINITELY not have the color of a Belgian Pale, and on the menu it was advertised a “Strong Golden Ale” which again, it most definitely isn’t. Not sure what they are going for here. To me it has more of the character of a dark(er), Belgian “single”/”simple” with perhaps a hint of Belgian IPA character in there too (American influence – unwelcome in my book).
The pour is amber with a fair amount of chill-haze. Light, but appropriate carbonation and a relatively smooth mouthfeel.
The nose and tastes combine to get an interesting sweet-sour note of light pineapple and then in the back end some more pineapple. Nice touches of Belgian yeast and some alcohol. All in all quite enjoyable.
The only problem I have is with the color. If this truly were a golden color, or indeed a Belgian PALE, then I would be happier.
Brewery: Wild Heaven Craft Beers
Style: Belgian Strong Pale Ale
Format: on-tap
Series: not specified
Year: not specified
Abv: 8.5
Appearance: 2.5
Smell: 4
Taste: 4
Mouthfeel: 4
Overall: 4
Review date: Friday, September 24, 2010
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