November 13, 2005 - #127 of 365

Brewer: Liefmans (Oudenaarde, Belgium)
Beer: Goudenband
Style: Flemish Sour Ale
abv: 8%

Background: Bottle from the store.

Appearance: Pours dark brown with a large tan head.

Aroma: Very fruity, like a Wild Cherry Capri Sun with added green apple and grapes. Also fresh bread and a hint of alcohol.

Flavor: Dark fruits, cherries, cola, wood, earth. The finish is light sour grapes and coppery blood (or bloody copper).

Notes: Not as good as the Duchesse de Bourgogne, but I like it.

Rating: 3.7 out of 5