This Ale, in the style of a Belgium quadrupel, was created by Avery in tribute to the life of Sales Manager Tom Boogaard's grandfather, an ordained Episcopal Reverend. They describe it as "strong willed, assertive, and pure of heart, a heart of candy sugar". I describe it as frigging delicious.The cloudy, orange-amber color and sweet candy smell gives no hint whatsoever of the powerfull taste to follow. You will smell vanilla, banana and malts along with a full head that leaves nice lacing throughout. The fine carbonation gives you a silky mouthfeel as you enjoy the flavor of fig, plums and raisins. You will get undertones of banana, cloves and the caramel malts with the alcohol lightly coming through at the end, well disguised and ready to pounce. This beer is a wonderful winter ale that would be perfect for a cold night sitting next to the fire.
Avery has done their trappist brewing forefathers and Reverend Boogaard right. Let me assure you that this one will end up on my regulars list for as long as it lasts.Avery Brewing Company
5763 Arapaho Ave.
Boulder, Colorado 80303
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