Robinsons Brewery _Iron Maiden Trooper Hallowed_ Belgian Ale at 6.0% ABV (C$3.40 at NLC Stavanger, 330 ml, best before 30-Sep-2018, acquired 7-Dec-2017, reviewed 8-Dec-2017)
Appearance: clear medium amber with one finger of fluffy ivory head, good retention and moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: floral, Belgian yeast, caramel, dark fruit, banana, spices. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter, light spice. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry medium duration bitter and spicy finish. (4/5)
That’s… actually quite interesting. I re-reviewed the original Trooper before trying this, but the fact is, they’ve got very little in common. I was expecting a fairly British beer with the vaguest of nods across the channel, but this is actually more Belgian than not. Well, perhaps more continental than not: it’s a little muddled by the banana making it feel slightly Hefe-like, but not to the point of really being a negative. Regardless, some good fun. The fourth of the Iron Maiden themed beers, and the strongest contender by far. (And yeah, I know it’s not really #properglassware but how many more times am I going to get to use that glass?) (16/20)
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