Liquid Gold
Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.

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From:
Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
 
New York, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Ale
ABV:
6%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.81 | pDev: 12.07%
Reviews:
177
Ratings:
617
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 07, 2021
Added:
Feb 04, 2006
Wants:
  35
Gots:
  137
Light golden in color, but packed with flavor. This Belgo-American Ale is bursting with the spicy aromas and flavors created by the unique imported yeast strain. Fermented at higher temperatures, this beer throws off notes of clove, banana and citrus fruit. Light in color but big on flavor.
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Ratings by pjs234:
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Rated by pjs234 from Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +11.5%

Jun 11, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.7 by bschmidt_37 from Illinois

Nov 07, 2021
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Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois

3.63/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Bought from Half Time. My second from Captain Lawrence. My big question from the first (a tripel) was if the Captain had figured out how to keep a Belgian yeast. Based on Liquid Gold, the answer is: "not yet."

Liquid Gold Looks only slightly better than the average BPA. Nor does its Smells say "drink me" (could use more fruitiness, another sign of a weak yeast.) In Taste, it follows with not much of the style's richness... and tries to makeup that flaw with some bitter hops. In my mouth, Liquid Gold is medium, bubbly enough and would cleanse away fatty fries.

Although they don't seem to distribute in Chicagoland, I wish Captain Lawrence well. But work on the yeast, please.
Oct 13, 2021
 
Rated: 3.92 by Insyte from New York

May 04, 2020
 
Rated: 3.91 by Bf_89 from Canada (ON)

Dec 13, 2019
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Reviewed by MAB from Canada (AB)

4.16/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Day 6 of the 2019 calendar.

It climbed the ladder of rating characteristics for me, then topped out at a solid 4.25 score.
Great fluffy head and carbonation, yeast and banana esters on the nose, then the blast of sweetness with cloves and yeast on the flavor. The alcohol level was just right, and I could have drank all night.
Dec 08, 2019
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Reviewed by nycbeerfreak from New York

3.94/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A - nice cloudy bright golden orange color with a crisp white head. Seems to hold the head well

S - I get a lot of fruit in my nose ...like !

T - Tropical fruit ? the sweetness of a Belgium style ? Either way YUM !

M - Moderate-low carbonation, as a Belgium should be , on point

D - Extremely drinkable makes it awesome BUT ...dangerous
Aug 20, 2019
 
Rated: 3.79 by Curt3 from Ohio

Jul 12, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by whatsgoody from Vermont

Apr 19, 2019
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Rated by Mugman8 from New York

4/5  rDev +5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours cloudy gold with a nice head and some lacing. Has an interesting fruity crisp taste and a smooth finish. I like this one!
Jan 05, 2019
 
Rated: 3.69 by Dmbphoenix from New York

Sep 07, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by NonicPanic from Pennsylvania

Apr 30, 2018
 
Rated: 3.35 by Branlott42 from Missouri

Apr 15, 2018
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Reviewed by VoxRationis from New York

3.39/5  rDev -11%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
Decanted from a 12 oz (355 ml) bottle into a conical pint glass; produced on 09/26/2017 (refrigerated since) purchase.
A: Pours a slight hazy, golden color with a one inch, foamy, white head, good retention and solid, sticky lacing.
S: Aromas of cracked grain, pepper and spice (maybe cloves), and honeysuckle.
T: Tastes a lot like a Wit, with banana, cloves, grasses, and grain predominating. Bitterness a bit peppery and strong for this style. Strong bitter aftertaste
M: Medium bodied with persistent carbonation. Oily on the palate.
O: Different. Hard to determine whether this is flavor forward or a Belgian ale that just got off track. Disparate flavor characteristics without good synergy and the pepperiness both detract. Not terrible, but probably wouldn't try it again.
Jan 23, 2018
 
Rated: 3.68 by smithj4 from New York

Jan 06, 2018
 
Rated: 3 by SaveWaterDrinkBeers from Maine

Nov 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3.77 by Khaack from New York

Oct 31, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by IMZep from Maryland

Oct 07, 2017
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Reviewed by NastyNorseman from New York

3.9/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Delicious golden with nice white head. Nice yeasty smell and flavorfully rich sourdough taste. Medium bodied balanced brew. Finished with afresh baggete aftertaste. Nice American take on a Belgian ale.
Sep 16, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by bigred89 from Maryland

Sep 16, 2017
Liquid Gold from Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 617 ratings