Liefmans Fruitesse (Fruitbier)
I picked this beer up at the Woodlands Spec's a week or so ago when it appeared. I like their Goudenband, so hope that this beer is as well put together. Appearance: Pours a very nice clear deep pink color with a creamy light pink head. There is a large vortex of bubbles visible, but the bubbles aren't sticking all that long once they get to the top so there is quite a bit of action on top of the head for it being so thick. A little bit of pink lace is left on the glass after drinking. Aroma: I am getting big time fresh cherries. I am not sure if this is a cherry beer, but boy there sure is a lot of cherry to this beer. There may be some subtle malt in here, but the aromatics of the syrups are in charge. There is a bit more of the a Strawberry character coming out as the beer warms up some. Taste: The taste is a little on the thin side, but the beer is only 4.2%, so it actually has quite a bit going on for being such a light beer. There is some noticeable malt in the flavor, but the syrups are still the predominant force. The mouthfeel is medium but the carbonation is quite high and the syrups are giving it a soda-pop quality to the tongue. The finish is all about the sweetness. Opinion: This is like a fruit soda for adults. It is a nice blend and well presented. That said, I don't think that I will feel the nee to pick up another one after I drink this bottle because it is way too "foo foo" for my taste. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to someone that drinks daiquiris normally and was looking to venture out a bit to a similar beer. Otherwise, if you like Lindeman's normal fruity offerings, you will definitely like this.