Mercurial Belgian-Style Ale
Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Café & General Store

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From:
Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Café & General Store
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Ale
ABV:
4.8%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.55 | pDev: 10.7%
Reviews:
2
Ratings:
18
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 21, 2014
Added:
May 30, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
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Rated: 2.97 by Cotton_27 from Michigan

Dec 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.56 by AdmiralSnackbar from Georgia

Oct 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Stinger80OH from Ohio

Oct 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by BT_Bobandy from Ohio

Oct 14, 2014
 
Rated: 2.9 by tectactoe from Michigan

Aug 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by tommy5 from Michigan

Jul 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by MSandahl23 from Indiana

Jul 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Gonzoillini from Illinois

Jul 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by kzoobrew from Michigan

Jul 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by tpeters from Maryland

Jul 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by zacky_U from Michigan

Jul 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Iparedman from Texas

Jul 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Immortale25 from North Carolina

Jun 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by TheBeerAlmanac from Kentucky

Jun 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by kybeerdrinker from Kentucky

May 31, 2014
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Reviewed by barczar from Kentucky

3.77/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a slightly hazy lemony straw with a frothy ivory head that lingers.

Aroma reveals Belgian yeast, with estery notes of pear and lemon, but there's a sulfur note initially that I have trouble getting pat. Notes of clove and peppercorn counter the confectioners sugar sweetness.

Flavor reveals a lemony background, with high notes of soft pear taking over in the finish. The aftertaste is lightly peppery. Body is somewhat crackery, and a soft sweetness prevents bitterness from overwhelming.

Body is on the light side, with fairly high carbonation and a carbonic bite.

Very refreshing, with nice ester complexity and sufficient bitterness. Not the most complex, but very drinkable. Not my favorite style, it's more bitter than I prefer.
May 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jkball01 from Kentucky

May 30, 2014
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Reviewed by BEERchitect from Kentucky

4/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Light in body, yet full of Belgian-esque charm- the ilk of many Belgian-style beers that are made my American breweries are mere shells of their predecessors with their sweeter balance and dull texture; but all that is avoided in this classy and domestic Belgian pale ale.

Its bright and racy pale straw pour invites a quick visit to the mouth, bringing with it the supple bready sweetness of floral patterns and a modest powdered sugar taste and aroma. Scant perfume, fresh-baled hay and soft spiciness tingle the senses with its very first sip.

Its drying middle palate leaves the sweetness and bread texture behind, favoring the expressive champagne carbonation and citrus taste. Lemon, green apple, and slightly under-ripened oranges bring a playful acidity that's highlighted by mild clove, paradise seed and coriander.

But then its bright effervescence carries a strong peppery finish that's decorated with fresh straw, herbal hop bitterness and fleeting fruit and malt sweetenesses. Firm dryness with a light mineral taste ensures a high rate of refreshment for the palate or a can't-miss accompaniment to a wide range of entrees.

Though not as bold in taste as much of the authentic Belgian fare, as is indicated by its modest strength, the beer's saving grace is its dry palate and its spice-forward finish.
May 30, 2014
Mercurial Belgian-Style Ale from Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Café & General Store
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 18 ratings