Augustijn Grand Cru
33cl Bottle from The Vineyard, Belfast. Poured a golden, slightly hazy colour. Pours with very big white foamy head which dissipates pretty quickly. Only a slight ring round the edge stayed until the end... Aroma of citrus (lemon). Peppery... flowery.... slight earthiness... aromas all seem quite subdued though.... Taste Peppery, slight vanilla, hints of honey, sour. Nice bite from the alcohol... Feel - initially very sharp due to high carbonation, but once the bubbles burst quite creamy and mellow... Quite drinkable.. Overall - an excellent strong pale ale. Maybe not up there with Duval... but not far off...