New
Belgium Brewing: Unique Seasonal Beers
By FBWorld Team
The
folks at New Belgium love to experiment and the Brewery's
seasonal releases give them the perfect way to show off what
they've come up with. Had the chance to try a couple of their
current offerings - the Lips of Faith Gruit as well as the Hop
Kitchen # 5 Rye IPA.
Here's
a breakdown of the beers:
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on labels to enlarge |
Gruit:
Lips Of Faith - Limited Release
Nose:
An inviting smell of herbal and floral tones with a malty
finish.
Taste:
Herbal sweetness with lingering malty tones and peachy
fruit.
Finish:
Transitions to a Bitters finish.
Recommendation:
Get a pint if you can find it or buy a bomber while supplies
last.
A great beer to try if you are a fan of lighter Belgian
beers. |
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Hop
Kitchen # 5 Rye IPA
Nose:
Hoppy green nose with light citrus notes and a bit of
spice at the end.
Taste:
Immediate hop & rye bite to the palate which fades
to a nice malty finish.
Finish:
Hops and spice finish that lingers on the tongue.
Recommendation:
Try a sample before you dive into this Rye IPA. Unless,
of course, you are a fan of Rye beer. |
To
find any of the New Belgium Brews near you
go to:
http://www.newbelgium.com/beer/locator.aspx
By Matt Phillips
