by Bruguru in Restaurants & Gourmet, - Top 50, Dec 05 '08
Pros: Rock bottom price for the sampler, very flavorful and drinkable, a wonderful beer. Cons: Not as Belgian as it could be.
Before I begin, I should set the record straight: nobody is ever going to confuse Saranac Belgian Ale with a genuine Belgian Ale from Belgium. And of course, this is really a Belgian-style ale (whatever that means, the Belgians have more ...
Pros: it's drinkable - good to see them trying new styles Cons: not a strong rendition - Victory does a better job.
'Tis the season and snow's on the ground Saranac has arrived, with new beers to be found. Okay, so I'm not a poet, but I do know what to do when I see the newest Saranac 12-packs arrive - I surprise my wife by walking in with a 12-pack, at which ...
Pros: complex taste of fruits and spices while still being sweet; fairly smooth Cons: Hefty body; palate might be too spicy for some.
A mistake brewers seem to make is creating gimmicky, overly-sweetened beers that are essentially wine coolers or malt beverages. But Saranac gets a fruity beer right with their Belgian Ale by loading it with lots of spice not unlike an authentic Trappist ...
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