Our Belgian-Style Golden Ale opens with a fruity nose and rounded sweetness that compose a pale and balanced beer. Hallertau hops lend a hint of spice that balances the aroma and flavor of orchard fruit. Similar to our Belgian Tripel, but with a lighter body and a crisper finish, it is the perfect introduction to the family of Belgian beers renowned for their complexity and delicacy.
Beers from this region reflected the diversity of Belgium itself, a nation that has three official languages (Dutch, French, and German). Bordering Germany and France, Belgian ales incorporate the complex flavors of French wine into the German brewing heritage. In Post World War II Europe, Belgian brewers developed golden strong ales to compete with the rising popularity of lighter Pilsner style beers. (Description provided by company)
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Pours a slightly cloudy golden yellow, with about two fingers of foamy head. Lots of carbonation and head retention.
Nose is sharp and tangy, with some wheat malt background and fruity, banana aromas.
Taste is smooth upfront, with some slight bready and biscuit malt, slightly tangy strong fruity flavors from yeast fermentation. Hop bitterness and flavor is quite low. Very quick and dry aftertaste.
Moderate light body and fairly high carbonation.
Belgian-style ales are not well known by a lot of American beer drinkers, and that's a shame. The fruity flavors and the low hop flavors are a nice change of pace from the typical lagers or IPAs many drink, and the Schlafly Golden Ale is a nice one.