Epic Brewing Brainless Belgian-style Golden Ale

LOC: Salt Lake City, Utah ABV: 8.8% | IBUS: N/A | SRM: N/A

What the brewer says

“This beer has a rich and complex malt flavor balanced with a little bit of spicy noble hops and strong influences of fermentation esters from the Belgian yeast. Belgian-like rock candies, hops, and grains are used to express variations within the style.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Moderate stone fruit, citrus, and pear with some bready malt and low floral spice in the background. Lemongrass fruitiness with a touch of phenolic. Light tartness.” Flavor: “More pear comes out in the flavor with bready malt. Moderate sweetness, with notes of honey and a bit of caramel, fades into the finish with moderately low bitterness and alcohol warmth to balance. Some nice complexity and smoothness. Vanilla builds in the lingering aftertaste.” Overall: “Classic Belgian golden strong with pear and citrus esters up front that fade into a bit of malt and a fairly dry boozy finish. Enjoyable body with a balance of sweetness, fruitiness, and spice character.”