Poperings Hommel Bier
This sweet treat was sent to me by my dear friend Darren. And, what a hoppy girl I am! This brew is aesthetically pleasing, a honey golden translucent body, foggy with sediment. And, the head on this beer is uncanny! An unbelievably large meringue like fluffy crown. It leaves mountainous peaks of lace on the rim of the glass and a silly resilient dollop of whipped cream in the middle. Nose is malty, and highly hopped with floral notes, and fruity alcoholic esters, it's sugary, and has aromas of clove and ginger as well. Tastes are that of perfumed hops, caramel-like malt, honey/pentanedione, cloves, and sweet bread/yeast. Lip smacking! It was deliciously complex, and masked its tubular ABV of 7.5% very well. With an aftertaste of clover honey and a chewy body, this beer produced a dry sugary finish. Very exquisite indeed...A damn fine Belgian brew!