Pours dark gold to light orange. Some haziness, but i'm still able to see through it. Average to big sized white head, looks quite dense/compact and shows good enough retention, less lacing than expected perhaps. A pretty vivid aroma: the slightest fragrant malts contribution, a base that suggests some kind of fruity (peach?), slightly honeyish sweetness, fresh grassy and citric (cedar perhaps most noticeable) notes, a touch of spiciness. Feels pleasantly fresh, perhaps not super defined. Taste notes follow the aroma pretty closely, perhaps with a slightly less bright/fresh overall feeling (but still pretty nice in that department). Medium to high sweetness, average bitterness; indeed more hoppy than average for a belgian strong ale, but don't think of de ranke's xx bitter, this one is still pretty classic in it's sweetish base. In terms of overall balance: slightest (kind of fruitish) sweet edge in the mouth, balanced, decently dry and nicely cleansing finish. Medium body, quite vividly carbonated (maybe slightly less than similar beers) with delicate/soft bubbles; feels very drinkable for the abv and pleasantly lively. Final impression: a very, very nice classic that packs a very pleasant refreshing character and quite nice depth.

Tap at FOB, Rimini, Italy. Pours loaded gold, fairly transparent, with fine white foam. Aroma is citrus and spiced, truly a Belgian feeling. Body and carbonation are average. Taste is moderately sweet. Finally is average.

Bottle. Nice beer. Pleasant, crisp taste. Nice aroma. Somewhat fruity. Nice yellow color. Big & foamy. Recommended.

Old rating from 2017 - 330ml bottle from my visit to Watou, pours amber with a white head. Aromas & tastes of pear, herbs, spices & yeast. Medium body. Very dry & crisp finish

beautiful golden pour,good aroma of hops, citrus and yeast. wonderful crisp flavour of hops and lots of citrus.