Today's sampling is Dageraad Brewing's Ko Lanta Blonde Ale. From the label: Ko Lanta brings the bright, citrusy flavours of a Thai yellow curry to the fruity crispiness of a Belgian Blonde ale. The beer has citrusy, earthy and spicy notes that layer over the yeast esters and blend with subtly herbal hops for a compelling and refreshing drink. 6.4% ABV
Appearance: The first thing I noticed was how clear and carbonated this is - very clean, clear, crisp with a bright straw golden body to it. The carbonation in the body is ridiculous, I haven't seen so much carbonation in a beer like this since probably the 90s with oldschool Canadian lagers my parents used to drink. The head is moderate with a snow white hue to it, diminishes a tad and leaves behind a tad bit of lacing at the end. Edit: As I pour the last of the beer, the beer turns from clear to a bit cloudy and well, looks like a Belgian ale.
Aroma: Full on Belgian - it's got Belgian yeast right from the beginning, notes of lemon, esters, a bit of a potpourri scent to it and a bit of spice that I'm going to attribute to the Thai yellow curry - it's a scent I can't describe at the moment. Slight bit of sharp, champagne-like notes at the end.
Taste: A tad bitter, fairly clean, notes of lemon, esters, a hint of clove. There's a bit of spice that lingers slightly on the tongue.. it's kind of woody to be honest. Oh, as I continue to drink it, I get a savoury kind of spice on it that I can't describe.. a bit of an Old Dutch All Dressed chips kind of vibe is all I can really think of at the moment.
Overall Thoughts: A very clean, approachable Belgian Blonde with a bit of spice to it. A lot smoother than I expected but perhaps too smooth? Nah.
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