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Matilda Belgian Style Pale Ale
Matilda
Wild in character, with a slightly fruity aroma and a
spicy yeast flavor that is as unique as it is satisfying
– Matilda is an intriguing choice for beer and wine
lovers alike. Dry and quenching, it’s the perfect accompaniment at the dining table or for casually socializing at the bar.
Recipe Information:
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Style: Belgian Style Pale Ale
1. Light amber color with a foamy white head
from the tap. Year and spice in the nose. Thick candy sugar sweetness with bitter orange peel, some
spice and an almost bread doughy yeast. A bit thin.
Nice easy drinking Belgian.
Alcohol by Volume: 7.0%
2. Dark gold color with slim white head. Fruity aroma with some barn yard, smells like a cider. Tastes a
bit like one too, lots of fruit, spicey, medicinal, some
hops, medium mouth feel, quite highly carbonated.
Interesting...
3. Simply wow. This is a pretty amazing beer. It’s big
and very delicious. The beer color is golden. Nice
head but it disappears quickly. Nice looking beer.
The aroma has some sugars notes, some candy and
fruits. Very inviting. In the mouth, the taste is sugary with some nice fruits. It’s fruity with sugar. Everything I love! Pretty amazing on the nose. The taste is
also pretty good. This is one good beer to sip slowly... but it’s so good, you have to watch yourselves to
not drink it too quickly! Lightly effervescent in the
mouth. Delicious. ✤
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March 2014
International Bitterness Units: 26
Color: Golden Sunrise
Hops: Super Styrian, Styrian Golding, Saaz
Malts: 2-Row, Caramel, Candy Sugar
Serving Suggestions:
Preferred Glass: Wide Mouth Glass
Food Pairings: Matilda pairs with
many foods. Its spicy yeast flavors
complement fresh mussels and contrast rich pork belly.
Cheese Pairings: Camembert,
Washed Rind Cheeses
Cellaring Notes: Develops in the
bottle for up to 5 years
Brewed By Goose Island Beer Company ( Illinois )
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