Bruges Belgian Blond
Fitger's Brewhouse

 

Reviewed from notes.

A - Poured a slightly cloudy, golden-yellow color with a small, white head of bubbly foam. The pillowy head had nice retention and left thin sheets of lace on the glass.

S - It smelled fruity with grains, caramel and yeast present.

T - Sweet caramel and grains with a nice fruitiness - apple and pear. There is a subtle yeastiness and a spicy bite from the hops.

M - It was crisp, sharp and smooth. A dry finish on a medium bodied ale.

D - This was a good one. I keep hoping they bring it back.

Originally reviewed on December 8, 2005. On tap at the brewpub. An abyss of bright lemon candy yellow cloud. Totally opaque. Atop, a pure white cloud of merangue-like head. Aroma is a slightly distance lucid lemon and hexane. The right desnity, with the esters not overpowering, instead letting some yeast and grain into the limelight. Flavor is an inexplicably bright, lemon wheat and candied lemon rind, swirling with some fig and herbal notes, all pouring over a cold savory pear and light nuttiness. Lots of wheat. Alcohol actually shows through a little, with a tart warmth in the humours. Bubbly and well carbonated with lots of delicious freshness. Sugary and a hit of dry euro hop pucker on the back end. Fantastically balanced.

Bruges Belgian Blond - This one was served in a snifter, the beer is golden with a decent snow white head.

Nose of apples, malts and spices (mainly coriander and white pepper).

The first taste is spicy almost like an amped up wit. Lots of coriander and pepper mixed with a bit of plum and grains (think wheat thins). Nice complex layers.

The mouth benefits from subdued carbonation. Easy drinker that goes surprisingly well with spicy food. Well done and in a style you don’t see everyday.