Type: Belgian Ale
ABV: 8.5%
IBU: 35
Sight: Beautiful golden body with a tint of orange to it. The head comes out of the bottle very fast and fluffy white, but finishes the pour smoother and creamy...An inch plus thick. After dissipating, the surface is covered with a beaten egg-white-esque film.
Aroma: Yeast, hops and fruit of pear are taking the lead in the first inhale. On the second deeper inhale I get a little more yeast, but also some more fruit essence and spice of alcohol.
Taste: Tingles of spicey pepper and alcohol(not overpowering) are the first noticeable marks, along with some yeasty essence. On second swig I get lemony citrus popping along with the drying hops making the first appearance. I am trying to figure out the other fruity character I'm getting, but not commiting to a specific one(thinking a melon(sweeter)).
Overall: Overlapping flavors and belgian character are what make this beer live up to it's name. It plays with you mischievously, first is spice, then hop, then fruit, then back to hop and some more fruit...It doesn't make up it's mind on what it wants to push forward. That could be by design and is actually a very good approach. The flavors, even though abundant are still balanced well. The mouthfeel is medium and tingley with a finish nice and slightly sour.
Score: 8.6/10
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