Smokey Ale
Brasserie Castelain

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From:
Brasserie Castelain
 
France
Style:
Belgian Pale Strong Ale
ABV:
7%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
3.86 | pDev: 4.15%
Reviews:
1
Ratings:
2
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 28, 2018
Added:
Aug 12, 2018
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  1
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Rated: 3.69 by Eltrandos from France

Dec 28, 2018
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Reviewed by TinFang from California

4.02/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Per the label, the malt is beechwood smoked, and Tettnang and Stusselpalt hops are used for brewing.
appearance - has glass appeal. Hazy slightly brown golden hue with generous pale head and a bit of lacing.
Aroma - this is where the smokey quality is most evident.
Feel - substantial and lighty carbonated.
Taste - I don't have much experience with smoked beers but I expected more - perhaps unreasonably. Smokey quality is more of a suggestion than a flavor but it does linger on the tounge and isn't overwhelmed by the hops or yeast. Sugar is a listed ingredient but not obvious. Otherwise a decent strong pale.
Aug 12, 2018
Smokey Ale from Brasserie Castelain
Beer rating: 3.86 out of 5 with 2 ratings