Pours opaque with some yeast sediment visible. The color is golden amber with a huge bubbly white head that settles down leaving a half inch of foam resting on top. Watery lacing.
The aroma is a blend of caramel, banana, clove, Belgian yeast and a hint of apple.
The taste is rich in sour fruit flavor. Apple and banana blend with a spicy clove and a sweet caramel malt along side a light Belgian yeast. Slightly sour with a zesty spicy finish.
Light to medium body with a high level of carbonation. Prickly carbonation on the tongue with a dry yet sticky sweetness on the palate.
Overall a very nice Belgian from Ommegang. Great flavors that are well balanced, complex and refreshing. The light sour fruit flavors make this Belgian extra enjoyable. Definitely a beer worth checking out.
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