Brewer's Art Beazly Golden Ale | The Brewer's Art
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The Brewer's Art
Maryland, United States | website
Style: Belgian Strong Pale Ale
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 7.30%
Availability: Year-round
Notes / Commercial Description:
Our answer to the Belgian «devil» beers (i.e. Lucifer, Duvel, etc.). Both rich and dry, this beer is all too easy to consume in large quantities. Hopped with Styrian Goldings.
Formerly Ozzy Ale
Added by Todd on 06-17-2003
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Reviews: 135 | Ratings: 394
2.85/5 rDev -28.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
From 12 oz can into mason jar glass. Last consumed yesterday.
Let me first say, if it was based on look and smell alone, this beer is easily a 9/10. It has a fantastic color to it and a wonderful smell. At very first taste, it is fantastic and refreshing with a very small bit of hop and then tasty deliciousness. However, (to be blunt) once the initial taste goes away in about 2 seconds, it both tastes and feels like Baltimore tap water. I bought a six pack and still have 3 of these sitting in the fridge because I simply cannot finish the rest of them.
The Brewers Art is were I went on my 21st, and I highly recommend going there. They have some fantastic beer in-house. If you can get to the Brewers Art, I'm sure this beer is fantastic. However, I cant say that I recommend this beer canned.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
From 12 oz can into mason jar glass. Last consumed yesterday.
Let me first say, if it was based on look and smell alone, this beer is easily a 9/10. It has a fantastic color to it and a wonderful smell. At very first taste, it is fantastic and refreshing with a very small bit of hop and then tasty deliciousness. However, (to be blunt) once the initial taste goes away in about 2 seconds, it both tastes and feels like Baltimore tap water. I bought a six pack and still have 3 of these sitting in the fridge because I simply cannot finish the rest of them.
The Brewers Art is were I went on my 21st, and I highly recommend going there. They have some fantastic beer in-house. If you can get to the Brewers Art, I'm sure this beer is fantastic. However, I cant say that I recommend this beer canned.
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4.43/5 rDev +10.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Greetings:
Picture yourself in a dungeon, with a thin shaft of light streaming in, illuminating your golden goblet full of a golden hued elixir. You are wearing a sheepskin tunic and your feet are shod with leather thongs. Your parched lips meet the Golden liquid that at once ignites the fires of Bezelbub from the depths of your loins. But this beast of a bar beverage DOES put the beast in Beazley. Never queasy, always easy, this golden ale is a delight for the senses. Subtle yet bold, with a dry finish, this is a refreshing brew with a clean and sharp mouth feel appropriate for a hay ride or campfire with friends.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Greetings:
Picture yourself in a dungeon, with a thin shaft of light streaming in, illuminating your golden goblet full of a golden hued elixir. You are wearing a sheepskin tunic and your feet are shod with leather thongs. Your parched lips meet the Golden liquid that at once ignites the fires of Bezelbub from the depths of your loins. But this beast of a bar beverage DOES put the beast in Beazley. Never queasy, always easy, this golden ale is a delight for the senses. Subtle yet bold, with a dry finish, this is a refreshing brew with a clean and sharp mouth feel appropriate for a hay ride or campfire with friends.
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4.29/5 rDev +7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Poured from 12 ounce can to snifter. Pours clear and golden with medium head. Hoppy and clean with some yeast aroma. Strong malt flavor mixed with tangy hops. Sort of a chunky taste. Overall a lot of flavor and good malt and hops balance.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Poured from 12 ounce can to snifter. Pours clear and golden with medium head. Hoppy and clean with some yeast aroma. Strong malt flavor mixed with tangy hops. Sort of a chunky taste. Overall a lot of flavor and good malt and hops balance.
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3.69/5 rDev -8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Coming out of a 12 ounce can, on to the beer:
A half-inch of semi-creamy head forms on-top this lighter than orange ale. Light waves of visible carbonation run from bottom to top, and a few splashes of lacing cling around the glass. The aroma is floral, dry, with hints of candied apricot and mint. This beer hits with syrupy apricots at the front. A note of booze follows. Honey and floral notes trail. This comes in a medium body which has syrupy moments, and overall a fine example of a Belgian Golden Ale.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Coming out of a 12 ounce can, on to the beer:
A half-inch of semi-creamy head forms on-top this lighter than orange ale. Light waves of visible carbonation run from bottom to top, and a few splashes of lacing cling around the glass. The aroma is floral, dry, with hints of candied apricot and mint. This beer hits with syrupy apricots at the front. A note of booze follows. Honey and floral notes trail. This comes in a medium body which has syrupy moments, and overall a fine example of a Belgian Golden Ale.
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3.99/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Acquired from mwrecording so a big “Thank You” to him. Poured from a 12oz can into a tulip glass.
A: The beer is a light gold color with a large white head that fades slowly and leaves a spotty lace on the glass.
S: The aroma contains Belgian yeast, spices, bananas, caramelized malts, some citrus and some hops.
T: The taste starts out with a burst of peppery spices that is quickly followed by some mildly sweet flavors of citrus, bananas and caramel. Then some breadiness comes in from Belgian yeast and a hearty but not too heavy malt character. The hops presence is mild but complementary and brings a good balance. The after-taste is slightly bready and slightly sweet.
M: Crisp and smooth, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is clean.
O: Tasty, goes down easily, not too filling, good kick, good representation of style, this is a solid Belgian-style beer to drink for a long time.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Acquired from mwrecording so a big “Thank You” to him. Poured from a 12oz can into a tulip glass.
A: The beer is a light gold color with a large white head that fades slowly and leaves a spotty lace on the glass.
S: The aroma contains Belgian yeast, spices, bananas, caramelized malts, some citrus and some hops.
T: The taste starts out with a burst of peppery spices that is quickly followed by some mildly sweet flavors of citrus, bananas and caramel. Then some breadiness comes in from Belgian yeast and a hearty but not too heavy malt character. The hops presence is mild but complementary and brings a good balance. The after-taste is slightly bready and slightly sweet.
M: Crisp and smooth, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is clean.
O: Tasty, goes down easily, not too filling, good kick, good representation of style, this is a solid Belgian-style beer to drink for a long time.
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4.04/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
12oz can into a solo cup.
A: Straw/light golden hues. Very clear. Big fluffy white head that diminished much quicker than anticipated. Minimal lacing.
S: Banana, sweetish yeastiness, mild fruit.
T: Bright, off-bitter, vaguely hoppy. The banana really carries over well to the palate & provides a nice counterpoint to what is otherwise a very yeasty quaff.
M: Not great, it seems a little watery for the style.
O: Dangerously drinkable for the ABV. I'd say Brewer's Art overachieved on this one.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
12oz can into a solo cup.
A: Straw/light golden hues. Very clear. Big fluffy white head that diminished much quicker than anticipated. Minimal lacing.
S: Banana, sweetish yeastiness, mild fruit.
T: Bright, off-bitter, vaguely hoppy. The banana really carries over well to the palate & provides a nice counterpoint to what is otherwise a very yeasty quaff.
M: Not great, it seems a little watery for the style.
O: Dangerously drinkable for the ABV. I'd say Brewer's Art overachieved on this one.
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3.92/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz can. 41124c4ce022
Hazy gold. Good retention. Moderate Lacing.
Smells like half hefe, half Belgian. Wheatyness and banana from the hefe camp mingled with Belgian yeasty funk. Agitation can produce a distinct smoked deli ham note.
Tastes primarily of said funky Belgian yeast, though not as unplesant as it may sound.
Smooth, light, and very crisp on the feel.
Overall wishing the smells were more pronounced in the taste, and the feel weren't quite so thin.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz can. 41124c4ce022
Hazy gold. Good retention. Moderate Lacing.
Smells like half hefe, half Belgian. Wheatyness and banana from the hefe camp mingled with Belgian yeasty funk. Agitation can produce a distinct smoked deli ham note.
Tastes primarily of said funky Belgian yeast, though not as unplesant as it may sound.
Smooth, light, and very crisp on the feel.
Overall wishing the smells were more pronounced in the taste, and the feel weren't quite so thin.
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4.7/5 rDev +17.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
A bright beer. Bright in the glass, bright on your tongue, bright on the palate, and bright in the finish. Its got a great round mouthfeel, with a sweet yet bitter flavor. well done.
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look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
A bright beer. Bright in the glass, bright on your tongue, bright on the palate, and bright in the finish. Its got a great round mouthfeel, with a sweet yet bitter flavor. well done.
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4.28/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.25
Let me first say that my rating is biased by nostalgia for the first time I had Ozzy, the predecessor the Beazly, in Baltimore, MD. I was at a fantastic bar and was interested in the local brews and choose the Ozzy based solely on the type of beer it was. My expectations were normal, for a beer enthusiast that is. It was poured for me out of a can. I was surprised by how good it was! Since then, I made a trip to Brewer's Art in Baltimore and enjoyed the beer again on tap in their marvelous cellar atmosphere. It felt very right. The beer is exquisite. Even now that Ozzy has been rebranded as Beazly, the look, smell, taste, feel and might I mention nostalgia remain the same. It is a great belgian style pale ale and always a refreshing delight to enjoy. I highly recommend. Do not be turned off by its container - a can is more environmentally sound, protects it better from UV, and when poured into a glass does not take away from the experience. Overall: it is a fantastic beer.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.25
Let me first say that my rating is biased by nostalgia for the first time I had Ozzy, the predecessor the Beazly, in Baltimore, MD. I was at a fantastic bar and was interested in the local brews and choose the Ozzy based solely on the type of beer it was. My expectations were normal, for a beer enthusiast that is. It was poured for me out of a can. I was surprised by how good it was! Since then, I made a trip to Brewer's Art in Baltimore and enjoyed the beer again on tap in their marvelous cellar atmosphere. It felt very right. The beer is exquisite. Even now that Ozzy has been rebranded as Beazly, the look, smell, taste, feel and might I mention nostalgia remain the same. It is a great belgian style pale ale and always a refreshing delight to enjoy. I highly recommend. Do not be turned off by its container - a can is more environmentally sound, protects it better from UV, and when poured into a glass does not take away from the experience. Overall: it is a fantastic beer.
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4/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance (4/5): 2.5 fingers of bubbly white head sit atop a clear golden body. It reduces quickly to a ring of foam. Lots of Belgian lacing on the sides of the glass and carbonation trailing visibly to the surface. Good head retention. An appealing looking beer when in proper glassware.
Smell (4/5): The smell has an herbal/medicinal quality that you get with Belgian witbiers and pale ales, but also a more pronounced banana quality (much like Weihenstephaner's hefeweizen) than what I’m used to with Belgians. On the spicy-fruity yeast spectrum, this leans heavily to the fruity side. Fairly mellow with a hint of clove and wheat. Not much hops to speak of.
Taste (4/5): Wheat-like notes. Notes of clove, banana, pear and golden apple in the foretaste, the beer goes medium dry with a touch of spicy, lightly bitter and grassy Noble-style hop flavor. More medicinal and earthy in the finish. A very slight warming in the back of the throat. The yeast and malts are doing some very nice things in this beer that lend complexity and nuance.
Mouthfeel (4/5): Slightly less than medium carbonation, nonetheless, which I find off the ideal level stylistically speaking. The drinkability is quite high, however, and I appreciate the lush creaminess of this beer’s feel. An extremely pleasant dryness to it, too.
Overall (4/5): Beazly/Ozzy is a very good, easy-drinking Belgian-style pale ale that works in quite a bit of complexity. I particularly like how it goes from fruity to slightly bitter/grassy to earthy and dry in the finish. Good transition of flavors. I do wish that this beer was slightly more carbonated. After it sits in the glass for a while (we're talking 45 mins.), it tastes flat and still. This can EASILY be remedied, so I'm hoping the good folks at Brewer's Art do so.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance (4/5): 2.5 fingers of bubbly white head sit atop a clear golden body. It reduces quickly to a ring of foam. Lots of Belgian lacing on the sides of the glass and carbonation trailing visibly to the surface. Good head retention. An appealing looking beer when in proper glassware.
Smell (4/5): The smell has an herbal/medicinal quality that you get with Belgian witbiers and pale ales, but also a more pronounced banana quality (much like Weihenstephaner's hefeweizen) than what I’m used to with Belgians. On the spicy-fruity yeast spectrum, this leans heavily to the fruity side. Fairly mellow with a hint of clove and wheat. Not much hops to speak of.
Taste (4/5): Wheat-like notes. Notes of clove, banana, pear and golden apple in the foretaste, the beer goes medium dry with a touch of spicy, lightly bitter and grassy Noble-style hop flavor. More medicinal and earthy in the finish. A very slight warming in the back of the throat. The yeast and malts are doing some very nice things in this beer that lend complexity and nuance.
Mouthfeel (4/5): Slightly less than medium carbonation, nonetheless, which I find off the ideal level stylistically speaking. The drinkability is quite high, however, and I appreciate the lush creaminess of this beer’s feel. An extremely pleasant dryness to it, too.
Overall (4/5): Beazly/Ozzy is a very good, easy-drinking Belgian-style pale ale that works in quite a bit of complexity. I particularly like how it goes from fruity to slightly bitter/grassy to earthy and dry in the finish. Good transition of flavors. I do wish that this beer was slightly more carbonated. After it sits in the glass for a while (we're talking 45 mins.), it tastes flat and still. This can EASILY be remedied, so I'm hoping the good folks at Brewer's Art do so.
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4.56/5 rDev +13.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
2011 vintage
a - poured a one finger thick off-white head into a snifter that left good lacing and sheeting throughout. the body was a bright, pale golden color.
s - bready with honey aromas as well. apples and some floral aromas come through as well.
t - same as above with the fruitiness more pronounced. the hops really shine through here too.
m - creamy, slick and coating.
o - excellent beer and stands up to the classics in this style.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
2011 vintage
a - poured a one finger thick off-white head into a snifter that left good lacing and sheeting throughout. the body was a bright, pale golden color.
s - bready with honey aromas as well. apples and some floral aromas come through as well.
t - same as above with the fruitiness more pronounced. the hops really shine through here too.
m - creamy, slick and coating.
o - excellent beer and stands up to the classics in this style.
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3.8/5 rDev -5.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A: Poured into a FFF Teku (since its the most Metalz glass I own) the bright white head persisted at a finger tall for a good minute before slowly receding to a thin layer tiny bubbles. The brew is a moderate to highly hazy golden yellow color with a constant stream of bubbles coming up the edge of the glass.
S: Mild to medium strength spicey phenols coming through from the yeast. mild grapefruit and citrus hop aroma balances nicely with the phenols. Some lemon and funky almost saisonish aromas coming through. Good balance overall.
T: The earthy, spicey phenols come through prominently in the taste. Yeast plays a big role in this beer. The lemon zest and citrus flavor also seem to be contributing flavors from the yeast. The hop bitterness is moderate with the balance being.. on the yeast side but balanced on the hop/malt side with maybe a liiitle bit more on the hop side. A slight bready character but malt is very much takes a back seat in this beer. The dirt/earth flavor gets stronger as the beer warms up.
M: Moderately high to high levels of carbonation, almost sharp on the palette. Very dry finish which ads to the feeling of carbonation. No astringency but there is abit of alcohol warmth making the drinkability in moderate.
O: A tasty beer overall the phenols are kept in check even though the yeast is the star in this beer. The hop character comes through more so when it warms up and it gets more drinkable.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A: Poured into a FFF Teku (since its the most Metalz glass I own) the bright white head persisted at a finger tall for a good minute before slowly receding to a thin layer tiny bubbles. The brew is a moderate to highly hazy golden yellow color with a constant stream of bubbles coming up the edge of the glass.
S: Mild to medium strength spicey phenols coming through from the yeast. mild grapefruit and citrus hop aroma balances nicely with the phenols. Some lemon and funky almost saisonish aromas coming through. Good balance overall.
T: The earthy, spicey phenols come through prominently in the taste. Yeast plays a big role in this beer. The lemon zest and citrus flavor also seem to be contributing flavors from the yeast. The hop bitterness is moderate with the balance being.. on the yeast side but balanced on the hop/malt side with maybe a liiitle bit more on the hop side. A slight bready character but malt is very much takes a back seat in this beer. The dirt/earth flavor gets stronger as the beer warms up.
M: Moderately high to high levels of carbonation, almost sharp on the palette. Very dry finish which ads to the feeling of carbonation. No astringency but there is abit of alcohol warmth making the drinkability in moderate.
O: A tasty beer overall the phenols are kept in check even though the yeast is the star in this beer. The hop character comes through more so when it warms up and it gets more drinkable.
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2.98/5 rDev -25.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.75
Picked up a can from the brewery in Baltimore, poured into a Delirium Tremens tulip.
A - Pours a crystal clear golden color with a light fluffy white head with a great retention. The beer is clear enough that I can read text through my glass. The head leaves a soapy retention down to the bottom of the glass.
S - Very floral and yeasty aroma with a light hop bitterness. The aroma is perfectly balanced, you get a nose-ful when you take a deep whiff, but not overwhelming.
T - The taste offers very little of the smell that got me excited about this beer. The taste is just a light bitter mess that tastes like an old pale ale. I bought a fresh six pack from the brewery, so I doubt it's aged. The aftertaste is just flat bitterness, similar to very bitter chocolate. I'll drink it but am certainly not impressed.
M - Mouthfeel is flat, bland and watery. There is a slight bubbly bite at the end, but not much going.
Overall, this beer isn't a winner. The aroma and appearance thought this would be an out of the park home run, but the taste and mouthfeel left me disappointed. Brewer's Art makes much better stuff.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.75
Picked up a can from the brewery in Baltimore, poured into a Delirium Tremens tulip.
A - Pours a crystal clear golden color with a light fluffy white head with a great retention. The beer is clear enough that I can read text through my glass. The head leaves a soapy retention down to the bottom of the glass.
S - Very floral and yeasty aroma with a light hop bitterness. The aroma is perfectly balanced, you get a nose-ful when you take a deep whiff, but not overwhelming.
T - The taste offers very little of the smell that got me excited about this beer. The taste is just a light bitter mess that tastes like an old pale ale. I bought a fresh six pack from the brewery, so I doubt it's aged. The aftertaste is just flat bitterness, similar to very bitter chocolate. I'll drink it but am certainly not impressed.
M - Mouthfeel is flat, bland and watery. There is a slight bubbly bite at the end, but not much going.
Overall, this beer isn't a winner. The aroma and appearance thought this would be an out of the park home run, but the taste and mouthfeel left me disappointed. Brewer's Art makes much better stuff.
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3.99/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had this on 2014-04-20 in Columbia, PA
A - Pretty clear gold with a 2-finger white head that drops to 1/2-finger pretty quickly and leaves nice lace.
S - Belgian yeast, wet straw, pale malt, tangy-earthy spice.
T - White cake with lemon-glazed icing, then some pear flesh and lemon zest, white pepper, lots of spice. Belgian yeast flavor is apparent but more subdued than in the aroma. The aftertaste retains some lemon icing flavor with the addition of mint and then some mild-moderate bitterness that doesn't last long. Lots going on here; but well-balanced.
M - Light-medium body and medium carbonation. Smooth with a little prickle. Dries nicely.
O - Didn't know what to expect with this brew and was pleasantly surprised. It doesn't taste like anything I've had before. Definitely a kludge of styles. Thumbs up.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had this on 2014-04-20 in Columbia, PA
A - Pretty clear gold with a 2-finger white head that drops to 1/2-finger pretty quickly and leaves nice lace.
S - Belgian yeast, wet straw, pale malt, tangy-earthy spice.
T - White cake with lemon-glazed icing, then some pear flesh and lemon zest, white pepper, lots of spice. Belgian yeast flavor is apparent but more subdued than in the aroma. The aftertaste retains some lemon icing flavor with the addition of mint and then some mild-moderate bitterness that doesn't last long. Lots going on here; but well-balanced.
M - Light-medium body and medium carbonation. Smooth with a little prickle. Dries nicely.
O - Didn't know what to expect with this brew and was pleasantly surprised. It doesn't taste like anything I've had before. Definitely a kludge of styles. Thumbs up.
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4.23/5 rDev +5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
On tap at Brewer's Art. From notes.
A - Golden pour with a bright body. Two fingers of fluffy white head and no visible carbonation. Spotty lace and a half finger retention.
S - Nice honey and yeast with a sweet grain note.
T - Nice and sweet with grain and honey. Not spicy like some examples of the style. Mild hops. Nice flavour.
M - Strong carbonation, medium to full body and a dry finish.
O/D - Good stuff. Nailed the style in the ways that I wanted it to. Dangerously drinkable. Strong Belgian Pale Ales don't need to be really complex or over the top, just have the requisite components that have made this style world famous. This was better than most North American takes on the style.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
On tap at Brewer's Art. From notes.
A - Golden pour with a bright body. Two fingers of fluffy white head and no visible carbonation. Spotty lace and a half finger retention.
S - Nice honey and yeast with a sweet grain note.
T - Nice and sweet with grain and honey. Not spicy like some examples of the style. Mild hops. Nice flavour.
M - Strong carbonation, medium to full body and a dry finish.
O/D - Good stuff. Nailed the style in the ways that I wanted it to. Dangerously drinkable. Strong Belgian Pale Ales don't need to be really complex or over the top, just have the requisite components that have made this style world famous. This was better than most North American takes on the style.
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4.12/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 12 oz can into a matchy-matchy Brewer's Art goblet. Moderate hand. Best by 07/12/2014 stamped on the bottom.
A: Hazy, light-to-golden yellow with 1 finger of white head. Ok retention. Moderately heavy lacing.
S: Earthy fruit and light spice. Banana. Cardamom. Coriander. Lemon. Orange. Pale malt notes of grass, straw, bread. Vanilla. Very nice nose!
T: Fruit, earth and spice with a minimal sweetness rapidly carry into a nicely present hop bitterness that is more assertive than average for the style. Fairly dry finish. Touch of funkiness. Some bready malt breaks through. The complexity and intrigue of the scents are somewhat lost on the palate. Does improve as it warms. Slight alcohol.
M: Moderate carbonation with a certain creaminess. Moderate to light body. Smooth drinker for sure.
O: Solid brew in a can. Haven't had it on tap for a while - I should venture downtown and refresh my memory. Bonus points for locality. Just wish all the great smells made it onto my tongue.
Prost!
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look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 12 oz can into a matchy-matchy Brewer's Art goblet. Moderate hand. Best by 07/12/2014 stamped on the bottom.
A: Hazy, light-to-golden yellow with 1 finger of white head. Ok retention. Moderately heavy lacing.
S: Earthy fruit and light spice. Banana. Cardamom. Coriander. Lemon. Orange. Pale malt notes of grass, straw, bread. Vanilla. Very nice nose!
T: Fruit, earth and spice with a minimal sweetness rapidly carry into a nicely present hop bitterness that is more assertive than average for the style. Fairly dry finish. Touch of funkiness. Some bready malt breaks through. The complexity and intrigue of the scents are somewhat lost on the palate. Does improve as it warms. Slight alcohol.
M: Moderate carbonation with a certain creaminess. Moderate to light body. Smooth drinker for sure.
O: Solid brew in a can. Haven't had it on tap for a while - I should venture downtown and refresh my memory. Bonus points for locality. Just wish all the great smells made it onto my tongue.
Prost!
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4.15/5 rDev +3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
The beer has Belgian yeast character, breadiness, lemon peel, citrus, and some pepper.
The flavor follows of refreshing lemon, lemon peel, a bready body. The beer dries off of peppery spice and coriander. There's a lingering yeast note on the finish.
A well made Belgian brew that is packaged in a cool can with a fist.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
The beer has Belgian yeast character, breadiness, lemon peel, citrus, and some pepper.
The flavor follows of refreshing lemon, lemon peel, a bready body. The beer dries off of peppery spice and coriander. There's a lingering yeast note on the finish.
A well made Belgian brew that is packaged in a cool can with a fist.
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3.88/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12 oz can courtesy of mwrecording pours a hazed, light gold color with a large cap of dense white head. Awesome retention and lacing. A fine looking brew, a few floaties are the only detraction.
Nose is tropical fruit yeast, SmarTees candy and white bread. Smells like a pretty good BSPA.
Taste also shows alot of yeasty phenols - banana, papaya, pepper and cloves. The malt is light...maybe some biscuits and the hops have a nice little snap of bitterness on the back end. Mouthfeel is a little less lively than, say a Duvel, but it is hearty enough with a nice creaminess. Easy to drink Belgian style brew...one of the better American made versions...and in a can!
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look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12 oz can courtesy of mwrecording pours a hazed, light gold color with a large cap of dense white head. Awesome retention and lacing. A fine looking brew, a few floaties are the only detraction.
Nose is tropical fruit yeast, SmarTees candy and white bread. Smells like a pretty good BSPA.
Taste also shows alot of yeasty phenols - banana, papaya, pepper and cloves. The malt is light...maybe some biscuits and the hops have a nice little snap of bitterness on the back end. Mouthfeel is a little less lively than, say a Duvel, but it is hearty enough with a nice creaminess. Easy to drink Belgian style brew...one of the better American made versions...and in a can!
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4.39/5 rDev +9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Picked up a six pack for $10 after liking the beer I split with cousin. Good looking and smelling beer with even better taste. Very easy to drink and tasty, excellent value due to reasonable cost, for the cost you will not find better of this type. Will certainly continue to buy.
Revisited my review when having the beer again, and yes, right on. For a beer that you can find for $9.99 a six this is an absolutely awesome beer. Will be a regular in my fridge for sharing with those who want to experience a Belgian.
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look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Picked up a six pack for $10 after liking the beer I split with cousin. Good looking and smelling beer with even better taste. Very easy to drink and tasty, excellent value due to reasonable cost, for the cost you will not find better of this type. Will certainly continue to buy.
Revisited my review when having the beer again, and yes, right on. For a beer that you can find for $9.99 a six this is an absolutely awesome beer. Will be a regular in my fridge for sharing with those who want to experience a Belgian.
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3.48/5 rDev -13.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.25
Apperance - A very hazy darkish orange with no sort of foam/head
Smell - A light smell that gives you some wheat
Taste - A very very strong wheat beer taste. Those who do not enjoy wheat beer will not like this
Mouthfeel- Excellent mouthfeel that seems to almost gain carbonation at the end
Overall - Good warm weather beer for people who like wheat beers. Blue moon fans meet your king!
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look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.25
Apperance - A very hazy darkish orange with no sort of foam/head
Smell - A light smell that gives you some wheat
Taste - A very very strong wheat beer taste. Those who do not enjoy wheat beer will not like this
Mouthfeel- Excellent mouthfeel that seems to almost gain carbonation at the end
Overall - Good warm weather beer for people who like wheat beers. Blue moon fans meet your king!
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3.36/5 rDev -16.2%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
12 oz can into tulip. cant make out the canned on or best before date printed on the side of the can.
A: pours with virtually no head. hazed orange body. theres some brown stuff on the bottom of my glass. it looks like wood splinters. limited lacing.
S: soft fruit. pears. no hop aroma. sweet unfermented sugar.
T: very similar to the nose. a lot of fruit. very sweet. pears. a little bit of yeasty, earthy bitterness. chalky for a moment. finish has a lingering sweetness.
M: moderate carb on a medium body.
D: not bad, not great. finding this very middle of the road. wish I knew what this crap was sitting at the bottom of my glass. working past that, this thing still doesn't have anything that really grabs me.
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look: 2.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
12 oz can into tulip. cant make out the canned on or best before date printed on the side of the can.
A: pours with virtually no head. hazed orange body. theres some brown stuff on the bottom of my glass. it looks like wood splinters. limited lacing.
S: soft fruit. pears. no hop aroma. sweet unfermented sugar.
T: very similar to the nose. a lot of fruit. very sweet. pears. a little bit of yeasty, earthy bitterness. chalky for a moment. finish has a lingering sweetness.
M: moderate carb on a medium body.
D: not bad, not great. finding this very middle of the road. wish I knew what this crap was sitting at the bottom of my glass. working past that, this thing still doesn't have anything that really grabs me.
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4.22/5 rDev +5.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A: Pours a fairly hazy golden-yellow color. The white head is reasonably large, with medium density. Retention is good. Some nice lacing sticks to the glass.
S: There's a pleasant honey-on-a-biscuit aroma up front. Quite fruity underneath those initial tones. Big notes of white grape and peach, with secondary notes of pear and granny smith apple. Hop aroma is pretty light, with faint herbal and perfumey character. A bit of light, dusty spiciness and alcohol is also noticeable.
T: Some dry, faintly graint maltiness up front, with some light sugary notes. Hops crash in with some drying bitterness and very light herbal flavor. Fruity notes lurk throughout; white grape acidity, stone fruit vibrancy, and apple/pear sweetness are prominent. A bit of clove-like spice adds depth. Alcohol is mildly apparent.
M: Medium-light body. Carbonation is fine but quite perky, adding a nice prickle to the mouthfeel. Dryness, as expected, hits hard toward the finish. Alcohol adds a bit of heat, but it's within expectations for the style.
O: I like this one a lot. It's vibrant and tasty while remaining fairly approachable - perhaps because it's a bit less phenolic than some other Belgian-style pales. A fruity, dry, and drinkable winner.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A: Pours a fairly hazy golden-yellow color. The white head is reasonably large, with medium density. Retention is good. Some nice lacing sticks to the glass.
S: There's a pleasant honey-on-a-biscuit aroma up front. Quite fruity underneath those initial tones. Big notes of white grape and peach, with secondary notes of pear and granny smith apple. Hop aroma is pretty light, with faint herbal and perfumey character. A bit of light, dusty spiciness and alcohol is also noticeable.
T: Some dry, faintly graint maltiness up front, with some light sugary notes. Hops crash in with some drying bitterness and very light herbal flavor. Fruity notes lurk throughout; white grape acidity, stone fruit vibrancy, and apple/pear sweetness are prominent. A bit of clove-like spice adds depth. Alcohol is mildly apparent.
M: Medium-light body. Carbonation is fine but quite perky, adding a nice prickle to the mouthfeel. Dryness, as expected, hits hard toward the finish. Alcohol adds a bit of heat, but it's within expectations for the style.
O: I like this one a lot. It's vibrant and tasty while remaining fairly approachable - perhaps because it's a bit less phenolic than some other Belgian-style pales. A fruity, dry, and drinkable winner.
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3.3/5 rDev -17.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
I thought that it was going to be like duvel since the description said it was their answer to it. Didn't have much of a smell. served in a chimay like goblet glass. Touch of apple on the nose, some alcohol, and malt. half-one finger head. For me it didn't feel like a belgian strong ale. It tasted more of a saison with a boozy bite to it. That didn't mean the beer was bad but it was not described properly. Would I get it again? Probably not.
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look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
I thought that it was going to be like duvel since the description said it was their answer to it. Didn't have much of a smell. served in a chimay like goblet glass. Touch of apple on the nose, some alcohol, and malt. half-one finger head. For me it didn't feel like a belgian strong ale. It tasted more of a saison with a boozy bite to it. That didn't mean the beer was bad but it was not described properly. Would I get it again? Probably not.
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3.94/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
12 oz can into a pint glass.
A: Pours a mildly hazy golden color. The head is a rocky three finger white shade. It really has the texture I look for in the style, but perhaps not the retention. A decent amount of splotchy lacing is left on the glass.
S: There's a definite apple presence here, to the point where it seems like a dry cider at times. Other noteable aspects include bubblegum, phenols, earthy hops, and some subtle spicing. Decently complex, a lot more than I expected from a canned BSPA.
T: It opens with both a pleasant touch of phenol and distinct breadiness. Touches of spice and fruit esters appear mainly near the cidery, apple-laden finish, though it should be said there isn't a significant presence of Belgian yeast here. A faint hoppy bite sometimes appears. Perhaps a little sweet, as well, but certainly refreshing.
M: This is where the lack of bottle conditioning lets it down. The back end is a bit syrupy, and it doesn't feel that lively on the palate. Or maybe it's not much of a letdown - there's no annoying astringency some in the style feature, either. It slides down the tongue without any friction: in layman's terms, it's every bit as dangerously drinkable as the best in the style.
O: I'm always skeptical of any Belgian-style ale in a can - they always seem syrupy and strange. This, however, really does a deft job of skating around the fact that it's not bottle conditioned by successfully pulling off a sweeter, more cidery bend. Even better, it keeps the epic drinkability I look for from the style. It's not quite Duvel, but I reckon it's as good as a canned BSPA can get.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
12 oz can into a pint glass.
A: Pours a mildly hazy golden color. The head is a rocky three finger white shade. It really has the texture I look for in the style, but perhaps not the retention. A decent amount of splotchy lacing is left on the glass.
S: There's a definite apple presence here, to the point where it seems like a dry cider at times. Other noteable aspects include bubblegum, phenols, earthy hops, and some subtle spicing. Decently complex, a lot more than I expected from a canned BSPA.
T: It opens with both a pleasant touch of phenol and distinct breadiness. Touches of spice and fruit esters appear mainly near the cidery, apple-laden finish, though it should be said there isn't a significant presence of Belgian yeast here. A faint hoppy bite sometimes appears. Perhaps a little sweet, as well, but certainly refreshing.
M: This is where the lack of bottle conditioning lets it down. The back end is a bit syrupy, and it doesn't feel that lively on the palate. Or maybe it's not much of a letdown - there's no annoying astringency some in the style feature, either. It slides down the tongue without any friction: in layman's terms, it's every bit as dangerously drinkable as the best in the style.
O: I'm always skeptical of any Belgian-style ale in a can - they always seem syrupy and strange. This, however, really does a deft job of skating around the fact that it's not bottle conditioned by successfully pulling off a sweeter, more cidery bend. Even better, it keeps the epic drinkability I look for from the style. It's not quite Duvel, but I reckon it's as good as a canned BSPA can get.
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Brewer's Art Beazly Golden Ale from The Brewer's Art
4.01
out of 5
based on 394 ratings.
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12 oz can, drank straight out of at Shake Shack upon arrival in Baltimore. A Belgian Golden, nice refreshing flavors, and Brewer's Art knows how to use the Belgian yeasts correctly. Never too overpowering, but definitely has the necessary presence. Sneak abv on this one as well, when it's this easy to drink.
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