review: North Coast Brewing PranQster Belgian Style Golden Ale

Today's beer adventure: North Coast Brewing PranQster Belgian Style Golden Ale (California, USA). 355ml bottle. 7.6% ABV. Served in a tulip glass. Purchased at Willow Park Wine and Spirits in Regina, SK.

The pour is hazy amber with 3 fingers of foamy white head. Excellent retention. Medium carbonation. Nose is of sweet Belgian yeast, honey, slight banana, spices and citrus fruits.

The flavour is honeyed lemon, orange and grapefruit. Apricot and banana. Very sweet. Only a little of the cloves and coriander that one might expect. A bit dry on the finish. Big round mouthfeel and medium carbonation. ABV is well hidden.

Rating is 7.0 dogs. Really tasty, but maybe a bit too sweet? Lacks the subtlety that other great Belgian ales have. Would buy again.

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