Mikkeller US Alive! Belgian Strong Pale Ale at 8% ABV (C$5.36 at Andrew Hilton Wine & Spirits, 330 ml, best before 5-May-2021, reviewed 22-Jan-2016)
Appearance: clear pale amber with one fat finger of ivory head, excellent retention and chunky lacing. (4/5) Aroma: grapefruit, stone fruit, caramel malt, dried dark fruit, light brett funk. (8/10) Taste: moderate-low sweet, moderate-high bitter, mild funk. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry finish. (4/5)
A very pleasing BSPA, with lots of wild character. I like it, and it’s certainly worth trying – and I don’t mean to damn with faint praise here, but: it’s not quite as interesting as I was hoping/expecting it would be. A little more tartness or a little more sweetness might bring this a little more alive… so to speak. (16/20)
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