Saturday, April 16, 2011

Day 79, 3.20.11., Westoek

Westoek is a Belgian Triple.  I don't know much about it, but I found it in a bottle and then I drank it.
It's cloudy and golden amber, and although it nearly leaped out of the bottle when I uncapped it, I found the head a little thin and fairly bubbly, especially for a Belgian ale.  The nose is slightly lambic-y with the sourish nose of brettanomyces making a strong presence.  The aromas are also musky with peppery and spice notes.  And if that's not enough, there are fruity hints as well; subtle banana and overripe apricot.
The palate is crisp and very effervescent, with bitter orange and sweet spice and cardamom.  I was a little surprised though.  Compared to the aroma, the flavor is almost boringly simple. 
Good not great.
7 out of 10.

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