Sunday, December 30, 2012

Goose Island Pepe Nero

 Goose Island Beer Co.   Chicago, IL

Notes:
Belgian Farmhouse Ale
12oz Bottle (brewed 5/22/12, drank 12/17/12)
6.0% ABV


Appearance:  Pours a deep and very dark purplish brown (I hesitate to call it black)…some light khaki colored head formed and lasted…I can see some bubble action along the glass…nice…(4/5)

Smell:  Yeast, caramel, cream, malt, very fruity (apple, pear)…(4/5)

Taste:  Roasted malt beginning…tons of Belgium yeast present as well…there is a bit of bite that I assume is the peppercorn influence…a little bready in the middle with some fig and fruit sweetness…some lemon zest way deep…there’s also a bit of earthiness to the whole flavor…(4/5)

Mouthfeel:  Medium to full body…tons of carbonation, typical Belgium in that way…it’s got a fresh, lively, smooth feel with a somewhat dry finish…there is a hint of lemon in the after taste…(4/5)

Overall:  Belgium’s are always a lively beer with all the bubbles and typically higher ABV and this one fits that bill...nice flavor, robust yeast and malt and fruitiness…very drinkable…tons of carbonation and fluff help make this a wonderful drinking experience…let’s hope this one isn’t affected by the sale of the brewery and remains a Chicago classic…gonna have to find one of these for the cellar…highly recommended for your consumption…(4/5)

Score:
(4.00/5)

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