What Our Panel Thought
Aroma: “Fruity with a cracker or biscuit malt background. Orange and grape esters. Clove and pepper phenolic spice. Earthy/herbal hops, spicy phenols.”
Flavor: “Pear, apple, slight banana fruity esters that come across somewhat sweet. Some pepper and clove phenolics. Subtle earthy/noble hops flavors. Finishes fairly dry. Noticeable alcoholic warmth. Complex mélange of spice complements the lightly toasted malt.”
Overall: “A ‘tweener’ beer: Slightly sweet for a trippel, but not fruity/estery enough for a Belgian golden strong ale. Nice complexity—keeps me coming back for more.”
What the Brewers Say
“Luminous Libation is a full-flavored interpretation of a Trappist monk’s dream beer. This sunshine-yellow liquid radiates with layers of candied sugar and bready malts and finishes dry with subtle fruit flavor and the spiced notes of Belgian yeast.”
