Urthel Saisonniere. Blond Special Ale. Brewed and bottled in the Netherlands under the direction of Hildegard von Ostaden.
Towering, tremendous snowy white cap leads it off, with cloudy, pale blonde brew below. Lace aplenty, as the head drifts down.
Aroma: spice and citrus zest (mellow lemon and orange peel) first, followed quickly by yeasty esters. Lovely stuff.
Taste: Smooth, juicy malt hits the lips first, followed by flavors of lemon and light pepper, and a little bit of honey, with just the barest bitterness in the back. Drinks clean and easy, with a brief finish, ending on a dry note.
It's an Urthel-y saison, and it doesn't hold it's tow to any stylistic requirements. What it is is refreshing and tasty. Take that, and enjoy it.
Much thanks to Lanny Hoff for procuring this bottle, unavailable in my, and his, home market.
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