Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Restaurants Beer pick of the week: Hoptober
Posted by Alejandro A. Leal on Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 5:39 PM
New Belgium Brewing Company
Ft. Collins, CO
6% ABV
This golden ale pours a bright gold with excellent clarity. A decent head settles to a ring and leaves a bit of lacing. A beautiful beer that should be served in a pilsner glass to show off its glowing color. The aroma is of floral, fruity hops, with some definite grapefruity citrus and a hint of honey sweetness. The bright citrusy, piney hops lead the flavor profile, with some dry, biscuity malts following closely behind. Clean orchard fruits (apple, pear) lends some sweetness, but overall this is a dry, almost powdery ale. The mouthfeel is medium-light, with a nice spritzy bite and mild bitterness. Easy-drinking, with plenty of hop flavor and good balance, this is a nice session beer that is well suited to autumn weather in Atlanta.
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