Week 3 of 52
Flat Earth Belgian Pale Ale
January 14th thru January 20th
Brewer's Description
Flat Earth Belgian-style Pale Ale is inspired by beers like Orval, Fat Tire and Rare Vos. It is made with imported Belgian malt and a Belgian yeast strain. Our Belgian pale ale has a sweet malt aroma with traces of orange, plum and pear. Its complex malt backbone of biscuit and hints of toast compliment the spiciness of the yeast.
Our Belgian-style ale is brewed to be enjoyed with a variety of foods, but try it with some steamed mussels, pizza, a rack of lamb, or even a char-grilled steak. Enjoy!
SRM - 14, ABV - 5.2%, IBU - 21
Overall Rating based on 50 reviews
3.67 of 5 stars
Brewery Information
Flat Earth Brewing Company
Saint Paul, Minnesota
flatearthbrewing.com
Interesting Fact
Brewer Jeff Williamson explains how he went from driving ambulance, to teaching special education, to brewing. Read more
Photography
Courtesy of Erin Reichelt. View more on her flickr set.
DeRushaJ says A Brew52 First! My Wife and I Agree On This Beer
January 16th, 2008
I know, stop the presses. My whole bit has been the, “I hate this beer” and “My wife loves it” routine. Well, more like, “I hate this beer” and Alyssa “doesn’t hate this beer.” But I digress.
We really enjoyed the Flat Earth Pale Ale. I reserved this beer at the Maple Grove liquor store, Princeton’s, and have been saving it. I’m glad I saved it for this occasion. The occasion of reviewing it.
The finish is clean, there’s no aftertaste, the flavor is full and enjoyable. I don’t usually like pale-ales, but I really liked this. The label says this beer has hints of “raisin, cherry and toast.” I really enjoyed the toast aspect of the beer. Toast-tastic, as far as I’m concerned. Toast-tastic. I also like how they recommend pairing the beer with “steamed mussels, pizza, a rack of lamb, or even a char-grilled steak.” I guess it goes with everything.
Anyway, this review has gone on too long. My only regret is that I shared this beer with a fellow reviewer, Tim Furnish. I wish I kept the whole thing for myself.
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