L'Ermitage Exit 25

Name: L'Ermitage Exit 25
Brand: Beer
SKU: 61a117dc1603da0043468d1e
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.57 (197 reviews)

Belgian Pale Ale 5 º

L’Ermitage

This refreshing Belgian Pale Ale marries traditional yeast character with a vibrant modern hop profile. Pouring a brilliant copper, it greets the nose with a harmonious blend of classic Belgian pear and red apple esters alongside punchy tropical notes of passion fruit and red currant driven by Enigma hops, complemented by the stone fruit and citrus zest of Idaho 7 hops. Underneath, a clean, bready, and lightly toasted malt backbone provides solid support. The palate is balanced and highly expressive, offering an approachable bitterness, a clean off-dry finish, and a lingering, bright fruitiness.

Appearance. Deep amber-copper in color with brilliant clarity. Pours with a thick, creamy, off-white head that demonstrates great retention, leaving a delicate curtain of lacing on the glass.

Aroma. Moderate to high aroma intensity. Upfront aromas of tropical passion fruit, melon, and bright pine from the modern hops merge with classic yeast esters of pear and red apple. The malt presents a supportive, moderate backbone of toasted bread crust, biscuit, and light honey, with low spicy and peppery phenols.

Taste. Initial impression is soft and highly fruit-forward, featuring tropical papaya, stone fruit, and citrus hop flavors alongside orchard-like yeast esters. A supportive medium-low toasted malt flavor with hints of biscuit and honey balances the assertive hop character. The bitterness is moderate, leading into a balanced, clean finish with lingering notes of citrus peel and bready malt.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a smooth, soft palate. Carbonation is moderately high, creating a lively mouth-filling sparkle. Alcohol warmth is barely perceptible, and there is no harshness or astringency.

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