Lucette
Appearance: hazy golden hue, large, fluffy white head. Looks the part, indeed.
Aroma: ah! Hits all the right notes: airy, spicy, lightly citrus-y, delicate, devilish, delightful. I just want to keep bringing it up to my nose. Wonderful stuff.
Taste: Spicy, zesty, earthy. Plenty of hop buzz, and herbal notes, as well. Graham cracker crust malt base. More malty than a Duvel, but this is their right of interpretation. It doesn't interfere with their attempt to imitate the style, and adds intrigue. Sweetness lingers through the flavor, laced with spice, citrus-y hop zest keeping pace. More body in this, too, than in the average golden ale. I appreciate that, though. Very tasty stuff.
Let's pause and look at the label: "Lucette Belgian Style Series", with the i in Belgian and the Y in style created by an inclined female silhouette, a la the Playboy bunny figure, the femlin, designed by Leroy Neiman. Or the trashy silhouette on the truck mudflaps. Classy. (But, I will admit that I chose the Perro Duvel glass to match it for objectivication of the female form.)
"From a desire for Belgian-inspired creations. At 8.5% alc/vol., this special Belgian yeast strain will lend complex fruit, spice, and earthy aromas, Enjoy the robust citrus character supported by a wonderful high carbonation typical of the style."
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