Les Barons de la Bière La Version Clyde

Name: Les Barons de la Bière La Version Clyde
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6486ed001603daad2fbee575
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Rating: 3.76 (30 reviews)

Belgian Pale Ale 7.5 º 18 IBU

Les Barons de la Bière

This elevated Belgian Pale Ale presents a complex marriage of traditional malty fruitiness and distinctive barrel character. Aging for eight months in American Virgin Oak casks previously holding Belgian Rhum from Dr. Clyde's Distillery imparts rich layers of toasted coconut, vanilla, and a subtle sugarcane sweetness. The base beer offers a sturdy bready and biscuity malt foundation, accented by the yeast's signature esters of ripe pear and orange zest. Despite its increased strength, the profile remains harmonious, balancing spicy herbal hop notes against a warming, spirit-forward finish. It is a refined, wood-influenced interpretation that preserves the style's approachable, well-balanced core.

Appearance. Deep amber to copper in color with very good clarity. It supports a dense, creamy, off-white head with good retention and light lacing.

Aroma. Moderate to high intensity featuring toasted bread and biscuit malts, layered with aromatic vanilla and light coconut from the American Virgin Oak. Esters of pear and orange are prominent, complemented by a low spicy hop character and a distinct, sweet alcoholic note reminiscent of aged rum.

Taste. Initial soft, biscuity malt flavors transition into a complex mid-palate of dried fruit and light caramel. The influence of the rhum barrels adds depth with notes of oak tannins and cane sugar. Bitterness is medium-low, providing a supportive structure for the fruity esters. The finish is balanced to slightly dry with a lingering, smooth warmth.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body, offering more weight than typical examples due to the higher alcohol and barrel conditioning. Smooth, creamy texture with moderate carbonation and a noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth.

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