Name: La Binchoise: Reserve
Brewed In/Type: Belgium / Belgian Strong Ale
Bought at/Price: Binny's / $ 4.99 (clearance)
Dennis: Picked this up for a fair price, and really happy that we did. If somebody was to ask me about a quintessential belgium ale, I would point to this bottle. Pours with an exceptional fizz that goes away pretty quickly, the aroma is a mixture of faint alcohol,dark fruits, and call me crazy but I got peach out of it. The taste it really what sells it though, bubbly on your tounge it goes down with a faint peach tartness and follows up with a smooth buttery malt on the exhale. After about 3 sips you'll start to feel the 9% alcohol setting in, which really helps bring out more of the flavor. Not the most exceptional brew of this type, but really a very very solid one.
Jen: This is very mild for it's ABV. It is smooth with some spice and a mild citrusy lemon bite at the end. The body is filled with a peach-like flavor. It does have a bready taste to it, but it is not overwhelming. I find this easy to drink. It is quite bubbly. It is quite good, especially for Belgian Strong Ale newbees.
Rating: 3.75 out of 5