Broken Halo
Trillium Brewing Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pours a translucent orange-gold with a loose, off-white head that dissipates into a slick. Nose expresses Belgian yeast, a hint of candi sugar and a light, herbal quality. Taste - all I can say is wow! In my opinion, an exemplar of what a BSPA should taste like. Flavors are consistent with the aromas in the nose; however there's a bit more of an herbal presence here. Mouthfeel is light-medium in body with a pleasant, lively carbonation. Overall, a solid representation of the style with a very well-hidden abv. Well worth your time if you enjoy the style. It's hard to believe it's produced domestically.

A - Pours a slightly hazy golden straw color into an over-sized wine glass. The large wine glass nicely shows off the slow moving visible carbonation and captures a couple fingers of head at the narrowing mouth of the glass. Small patches of lacing dot the glass.

S - Nothing too exciting here. Subtle blend of aromas that typically make up a Belgian strong pale ale. Mix of vague funkiness, breadiness, and slight sweetness.

T - Nice evolution of flavors here. Starts off with a candy sweetness and transfers into a mild bitterness. This is where you pick up the yeasty characteristics of the beer also. The sweetness returns on the finish. The alcohol is hidden remarkably well and it truly is a dangerously drinkable beer.

M - Medium-bodied, but it doesn't really support the flavors that well. It also has something of a refreshing finish, and I think if it were a bit dryer the flavors would have a greater impact.

O - This is pretty close to being a really good beer for me, but a mix of the finish and sweetness make this something I'd probably shy away from in the future. I preferred the eponymous farmhouse ale from these guys.