Brasserie Artisanale de Rulles La Rulles Estivale Belgian Pale Ale at 5.2% ABV ($10.50 at Sherbrooke Liquor, 750ml, best before 21-Sep-2015)
Pours slightly hazy pale gold with three fingers of rocky white head, excellent retention and lacing. (5/5) Nose is floral and herbal, dusty funk, mild citrus and stone fruit. (8/10) Taste is mild sweet, mild bitter, very mild tart. (8/10) Light body, moderate carbonation, dry crisp finish. (4/5)
I like this a lot – a very restrained BPA with elements of farmhouse saison, just enough sweetness to balance the mild floral and herbal hops, and a hint of dusty funk to make things interesting. A nice summery beer on a cold and windy winter’s day. I could drink a lot of this – too bad I’ve only got the one bottle. (But good thing it’s a big one!) (16/20)
My 139th from the 2010 Edition of 1001 Beers, 132nd from the 2013 Edition, and 147th combining both editions.
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