Brasserie Thiriez La Blond d’Esquelbecq Saison at 6.5% ABV (C$7.17 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 750 ml, best before 30-Jun-2016, acquired 31-Jul-2015, reviewed 10-May-2016)
Appearance: clear deep gold with one fat finger of creamy dense ivory head, excellent retention and patchy lacing. (5/5) Aroma: floral, citrus, yeasty, grassy, honey and pale malt. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter, light tart, light peppery spice. (8/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, moderate bitter and slightly spicy finish. (4/5)
Another solid performer from Thiriez, if maybe not quite as good as their Etoile Du Nord. I have to admit a real weakness for this Franco-Belgian style, but even so, this is a good interpretation of that style. (14/20)
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