7.4

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

750 ml bottle from Salisbury's in Taste the Difference branded bottle. Marked as a Blonde Ale, but tastes like a Bier de Garde to me. Nose has fruity Belgian yeast, floral, lime, banana. Taste has caramel, stone fruit, strawberry, touch of vanilla, banana, wheat, a little spice and bitterness in the finish. Thick mouthfeel. I really enjoyed this far more than I anticipated. I may just be missing Northern France, but this was a real treat.