Trail Magic Belgian Golden Strong
Nantahala Brewing Company

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From:
Nantahala Brewing Company
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Strong Ale
ABV:
9%
Score:
+2 ratings needed
Avg:
3.97 | pDev: 4.53%
Ratings:
8 | reviews: 2
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 12, 2014
Added:
Apr 24, 2013
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
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Ratings by SadMachine:
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Rated by SadMachine from New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

Jul 31, 2014
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Rated: 4 by iL0VEbeer from New Jersey

Aug 12, 2014
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Reviewed by mte1972 from Tennessee

3.82/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
October 2012 bottle, 25 oz., poured into a pint glass.

A hazy, cloudy golden color, slightly orange, with thin head. Immediately astringent and boozy odor with a hint of fruit. Lightly carbonated, medium body--nice and inviting once the boozy odor settles down.

The first few sips are tough, probably should have served at a warmer temp. The flavors--fruit, caramel, a little spice--eventually caught up to the initially overwhelming alcohol taste for a pleasant, unusual Belgian strong.
Mar 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by WOLFGANG from South Carolina

Jan 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by johnsonni from North Carolina

Aug 01, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by GTB from North Carolina

May 26, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Lob from North Carolina

May 26, 2013
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Reviewed by BirdsandHops from Oregon

4.23/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
A: Pours a hazy clay orange with a finger of khaki head that fades into a thin ring with little lacing.

S: Oak and red wine aromas hit first followed by a strong kick of funk and must. Smells almost like a Brett beer. The finish is of sweet light fruits with just a little tartness.

T: Oak and red wine flavors permeate throughout along with a musty barnyard and funky flavor. There are some tart and sweet fruit notes along with sweet bread flavors underneath. Slight alcohol burn on the finish.

M: Medium body with lowish carbonation, this beer avoids being watery despite the lack of carbonation.

O: An impressive beer overall. I didn't know what to expect going into this, but am very pleasantly surprised. I love the combination of red wine and funky flavors in this beer.
Apr 24, 2013