Beer Reviews

Éphémère (Apple)

Brewery/Brand: Unibroue

ABV: 5.5%

Serving Style: 12 oz bottle

The Éphémère pours a nice-looking, hazy-gold color with two fingers of sudsy, white foam. The nose is tart with big green apple and coriander aromas. The flavor follows suit. The apple tartness is much more subtle on the tongue than in the aroma, which drives up its drinkability. Next come subtle coriander spices that add a nice balance to the ale. Bitter apple peel rounds out the finish.

Overview: My friends tend to give me shit for liking this. I don’t know why. Is it the name? Label? Fruit? It beats me, but when you need a light, fruity change with a bit of Belgian funk, this beer will treat you quite well.

Orange Honey Wheat

Brewery/Brand: Hoppers Grill & Brewing Co.

ABV: 4.0%

Serving Style: On Tap

This regular offering pours a near opaque, golden color with a pillowy, white head. The nose has a mild amount of citrus and some doughy sweetness. The taste starts bready and semidry with cereal notes. Soft citrus juice comes next, with grainy, almost toasty malts. Light lemon citrus in the end, along with sweet malts, provides a moderately dry finish.

Overview: This beer is subtler with the fruit than the others, while the other beers let you know who the fuck is in charge. Orange Honey Wheat is more mellow with fruity accents. It’s refreshing as hell!

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