Belgica
A: Very clear for a Belgian IPA. Color resembles a pale pale ale. I think the only thing getting my 3.5 here is the head. It's so frothy and bubbly looking. S: Smells quite Belgian indeed, with a very strong Belgian yeast overtone. Very funky and bready. I am not a huge fan of Belgians in the first place so maybe I have mixed feelings. The hops almost seem muddled by the yeasty aroma. I can pick up some citrus and pine but it is not strong. It has a good kick of alcohol in the aroma as well. T: Taste saves this beer for me. Very sweet with a hoppy aftertaste. Bananas and spices are right in front for me, pretty strong malt presence for me. The hops and citrus come later, with some zest flavors of orange and lemon. The citrus notes are bitter, not sweet. M: Has a very creamy mouthfeel, but as the hops kick in, it lightens up. D: Considering I am not a huge fan of Belgian beers, I found this drinkable. One and done for me though...don't think I'll be purchasing this one again.