Count Magnus
On tap into a goblet at the brewery. Sign states abv is 10% Modest off white had,ring around edge of glass, little head retention. No lacing. Beautiful orange/copper color and clear. The color makes up for the lack of head and saves the score. Very spicy, fruity Belgian yeasty aroma. Banana esters kinda like a German wheat, but clearly the overall character is Belgian. Smell is very pleasant, but dominated by pungent yeasty influence. Strong yeasty, spicy, fruity, very sweet malty influence. Later and warmer, the strong alcohol that had been hidden was prominent. A dryish but moderate bitterness appears and lingers through the almost clean finish. Carbonation on the light side, very pleasant creamy texture, dryish bitter finish. At first the 10% well hidden but it became bold later. If you don't like strong Belgian yeast flavors, you may not like this, as this brew was dominated by it. It's a bit unbalanced and off the mark compared to classic versions of the style, but also plenty drinkable. I'd have no qualms about having it again sometime, and would be proud to have made it.