Feb 24, 2012

Review: Grand Cru Winter Reserve

Flying Fish Brewing Co.

Grade:  B

Appearance: Pours a somewhat cloudy white orange with a soda-like off-white head that reduces quickly and leaves traces of lacing.

Smell: Classic floral and fruity Belgian yeast with some honey, light caramel and lemon citrus.

Taste: Yeasty with some wheat and malt sweetness.  Simple, light flavors of hop bitterness and lemony citrus.  Finish is slightly dry and yeasty with some hops and lemon.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with moderate, tickling carbonation on the tongue.

Drinkability: Strong.  This is a lighter and refreshing Belgian style ale.  The yeast is there, but in moderation and the lemon notes balance it out.

Overall: I enjoyed this brew.  Its nothing extraordinary, but the flavors are clean, distinguished and in balance.  I would easily buy this again when I come across it.  I'm not sure why it is a "Winter Reserve" because I can drink this all year, especially in the summer.

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