Shining Dawn
Lucette Brewing Company

I am trying this beer off the tapper at the brewery as part of a four sample flight. It poured a clear golden with white head that is leaving some lace. The scent had belgian malt notes. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with bright Belgian malt base with citrus and grain presence. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it is a great beer.

 

 

 

 

 

L: Pours gold with a slight chill haze under a 3” finely bubbled off white foam cap that grips the side of the glass.
S: Slight Belgian yeast funk, earthiness, spice and light grains on the nose.
T: Starts bready and biscuit with some light fruit, hints of white grape, light tropical fruit, slight banana leading to a moderately bitter finish.
F: Very creamy, light medium body, medium high carbonation, very soft.
O: The brewer has nailed the Belgian pale ale texture, carbonation and body to produce a delightful, vvery drinkable brew.

 

 

750mL bottle into a chalice
no bottling dates

Thanks to haveanother1 for sending this one to me via trade.

A: Hazy light straw yellow with 1.5 fingers width of bright white colored head. Good retention and lots of lacing.

S: Tart citrus, fresh hay, lemon-lime.

T: Doesnt follow the nose. Spicy and an almost pungent earthy flavor. A bit of citrus, funky. It comes off as Brett-ish but I dont think there is any brettanomyces in it.

M/D:Fuller body, carbonation on the heavier side, drinkability is below average.

O: Its interesting, but not really my thing. Worth a try though.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shining Dawn poured a clear golden color, with a nice sized head. There was a a subtle spicy aroma. The taste had a subtle hint of Belgian candies, but also had just a hint of a floral flavor. Nice full flavor, and I liked it wasn't overpowering, made it very easy to drink. Overall I found this a nice Belgian style beer, wasn't going to overpower you with its flavor, but was full and finished a little dry, and bitter.