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.
tbfurny says Very Very Good!
January 17th, 2008
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I was offered a sample of Flat Earth Belgian Pale Ale from my buddy Jason Derusha - he read the label, sounded good, took a swig and fell in love with it. I found the lingering malt flavor quite tasty. If this beer were a meal, I’d call it thanksgiving. A sipping brew, savored rather than swilled, dark and flavorful. Worth sampling and sipping - though I don’t think I could guzzle more than one or two at a time.
Jan 29th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
This is a great review Tim. I totally agree with it. Which is why it’s a great review. Oh, and it’s nicely written. But mostly it agrees with me.