The Establishment Brewing Company Take Five – Belgian Pale Ale at 5.5% ABV (C$4.18 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 8-Dec-2020, acquired 9-Dec-2020, reviewed 15-Dec-2020)
Appearance: slightly hazy deep gold with one finger of rocky pale ivory head, good retention and heavy soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: banana, orange peel, Belgian esters, melon, white pepper, light plastic band-aid. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter, light peppery spice. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry medium duration mildly spicy finish. (3/5)
Apparently hopped with Pacific Gem and Huell Melon. I’m definitely getting some melon notes, but not a lot of the ANZ-type notes. There’s a hint of not-entirely-welcome plastic band-aid in addition to the Belgian esters, but all in all it’s not badly balanced. (14/20)
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