The Inveralmond Brewery Ltd. Inspiration #2 Series De Mons Belgian Abbey Belgian Pale Ale at 6% ABV | 18 IBU (Craft Beer Advent Calendar #5, 330 ml, best before 30-Apr-2017, acquired 25-Sep-2016, reviewed 5-Dec-2016)
Appearance: slightly hazy deep gold with one finger of fluffy white head, good retention and lacing. (4/5) Aroma: apples, grassy, light dried fruit. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, light bitter. (6/10) Palate: medium slightly slick body, moderate-soft carbonation, off-dry mildly warming finish. (3/5)
“Belgian Abbey”? I don’t think so. Reminds me of a typical ESB, more bready than fruity, with slightly more alcohol warming and a slight slickness in the body. I don’t know what other reviewers are trying, but this doesn’t even approach proper conformation for the style. That said, it isn’t unpleasant in its own right. (12/20)
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