Thursday, April 1, 2010

Lucifer Golden Ale

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: Belgian Strong Pale Ale
State/Country: Belgium
ABV: 8.5%
Serving Type: 750ml Bottle

Look: 9
Bright golden color, slight haze, fluffy white head with good retention & lacing

Smell: 8.5
Apple, pear, Belgian yeast, alcohol

Taste: 8.5
Up Front: Strong bite, sweet malt, mild hop flavor
Finish: Very spicy, booze, bitterness

Mouthfeel: 9
Medium body with a crisp/sharp carbonation

Drinkability: 7
As it warmed up, the bitterness in the finish made drinkability more of a challenge.

Overall Score: 8.4

Value:
7.5
Cost/12 oz serving: $4.55

Overall Impression:
Cool name, cool label, and a decent example of the style. Strong flavors might turn off Newbeez.

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