90
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
18
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
San Marcos, CA
What Our Editors Thought
“Peppery aroma with a bit of lavender. Substantial body defies expectation, dry with a bit of yeast-driven umami and mushroom in the finish.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Fruit-forward aroma shows a light spicy note and apricot, peach, grape esters. Background white-bread malt aroma. Flavor shows more spicy phenols, balancing subtle pineapple and stone-fruit with an aggressive, crisp hop bitterness.”
What the Brewers Say
“Brewed as an homage to the great Belgian golden strong ales.”
Review printed in: Best in Beer 2025
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: August 26, 2025