Nounette [Brasserie Des Rocs Blonde]
Appearance This one is hazy and thick orange in color with some big floaties in the glass. The monster head did not show any signs of going down. As I drank the ale it left clumps of foam all over the glass. Smell The rich, yeasty aroma is kind of Witbierish. The yeasty malts are very aromatic though and the spicing is strong. What I really enjoyed about this nose were the hops. I dont know much about Belgian hops, but this smell was incredible. Overall a very inviting nose that showed tremendous balance. Taste Oh, the pale flavors here are amazing. The hops are so smooth and so easy in the mouth its unbelievable. The yeasty malt is Even Steven with the hops, and the spices balance things out perfectly. I dont know what a perfect BSPA tastes like in Belgium, but this is as good as Ive had here in the US. Mouthfeel This medium-bodied ale has a great mouthfeel. It is so light and so fluffy in the cheeks it makes you feel like youre dancing on air. You almost feel like if you spit out the ale it would just come out as a whiff of smoke and float away. Drinkability I dont know that this was dead-on for the style, but man oh man did I enjoy drinking it.