Goudenband
Rusty, deep brown. Thin, big-bubbled tan head recedes quickly and leaves negligable lace. Tasty aroma -- oak, leather, cherries, a touch of sour funk lends a red wine vinegar character. Soured, milled oak aroma. Tastier still -- caramel, hay and a bit of bretty funk. Tart apples, sour cherries. More sweet, pungent oakiness. Beneath all this lurks a slightly sweet bready character. Mildly phenolic/medicinal bitterness. Dry, slightly acidic finish. Light and bubbly mouthfeel. Quite dry, but not achingly so. Overeall, nearly spritzy. Lovely, drinkable beer. Acid is kept in check -- even comes across as quite well-balanced. Very refreshing. Alcohol is transparent -- not noticed at all in this sample.