St Feuillien Blond

Product of: Belgium

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A Belgian strong pale ale has been made by the Friat family since 1873, St Feuillien is named after the local Abbaye St-Feuillien du Roeulx, which in turn is named for a 7th century Irish monk who was beheaded and martyred as he journeyed across a forest where the Belgium town of Le Roeulx now stand

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 21/05/2012

Appearance:

Slightly haze, dry sand golden-yellow with a huge long lasting white head with moderate lacing.

Aroma:

Sour yeasty nose with orange zest, cut grass, coriander, touch of clove and faint floral aromas.

Taste:

More sour than bitter, malty palate with yeasty, powerfull hop garnish of coriander, clove and black pepper spice.

Aftertaste:

Lingering Indian spice (garam marsala) and black pepper on a malty finish.