We went into Brussels the other day and while there, picked up a few new beers for tasting. She who must be obeyed was searching for a beer that she saw in the beer book called Pink Killer. This is a fruit-based beer with pink grapefruit juice as the fruit. One could predict how this would end. On pouring, the beer is indeed pink. A bit artificially so. The flavor? well, there really isnt one to speak of. There are some sweet notes and generally beery carbonation, but all in all it just doesnt make an impression. As she who must be obeyed commented, it just isnt worth the alcohol in my system. Shortly thereafter it was swirling down the drain. A probably overly generous two drunk monks.
By contrast, while she was wondering why she bought her Pink Killer, I was enjoying an Oud Beersel Oude Geuze. I am really beginning to like the Gueze. This one is blended from three different lambics. 1, 2 and 3 years old. The blend yields a very complex beer. It pours with a substantial, persistent head. She who must be obeyed wouldn't try it because she did not like the smell. To be honest it smells a bit like old barn but even that grows on you. The first sip has an almost metallic sourness which softens as you drink it. The flavor is really interesting. There is the sourness, some hop bite and some fruity and floral notes. These are really crisp and refreshing beers. I am becoming a big fan. Four and a half Drunk Monks!
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