6.8 % ABV. Lakes & Legends Brewing, Minneapolis, MN.Crowler obtained 7/10. Filled 7/3. Consumed 7/26.
Clear, bright crimson coloring, long-lasting, beige-toned head. Looks good.
In the nose: Sweetness and spice, but well-balanced. Belgian yeast speaks up, fruity and funky. A little citrus, a touch of berries. Nice.
In the mouth: Starts out sweet and fruity, with underlying spice. Ends dry. Very interesting. Malt comes forward. Rich, almost chewy. Bright, and tasty. Long lasting flavors, moderate hops, mostly malty. Fairly smooth and easy-drinking. Full flavorful.
I wasn't crazy about this when I had it at the taproom a few weeks ago, in a plastic cup. There was too much banana, which doesn't belong in this style. Was I imagining things, somehow? Well, there's none here. It's not exactly what I'm looking for in a Belgian dark ale, but it's pretty close.
You know what? Halfway in, it's showing more, some caramel malt, a bit of Belgian Special B...it's really unfolding. I'm liking it more.
Dark, malty, with a boost of perceived sweetness from the addition of vanilla and cinnamon from the fermentor. A solid choice for any time of day.
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