Kapittel Abt
Served on-tap at Lucky Baldwin's in Pasadena, CA on 10-11-03. Presented in a "Het Kapittel" goblet, this beer had a hazy orangish color with a decently large and foamy off-white head. Left some nice sheet lace. Smell was of a lightly bready malt with a fruity tartness like that of citrus. Alcohol presence noted also. Taste had a modest caramel malt flavor and a somewhat sharp fruit tang up front. A bit of yeastiness came up along with some pepper and clove spice and a sharply acidic note. Finished with a warming alcohol rush. Feel was full-bodied, dry yet creamy and smooth. A pretty easy drinking beer, despite the high %ABV. You know the alcohol's there but want to keep drinking faster than you know you should. A good choice from the large selection of Belgian style ales at Lucky Baldwin's.