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United States·Belgian Strong Golden Ale
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A Belgian-style golden strong ale brewed with Styrian Goldings and Saaz hops, fermented and aged in oak foeders and naturally carbonated. Malty, with a crisp finish, at a strong 8% ABV. Gabe Fletcher's Alaska brewery serves it in its tasting room and sells it in bottles.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
oakmaltynoble hop
oak
malty
noble hop
fruity
spicy
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with characteristic noble-hop aromatics—earthy Styrian Goldings and floral Saaz notes—layered beneath a pronounced oak presence from extended foeder aging.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Turn

◎ Appearance

Turn presents a luminous golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation evident in the glass. The head forms with good density and exhibits notable lacing as it recedes, clinging to the glass sides with persistence. The bright, translucent body speaks to careful brewing and clarification.

luminous goldenfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with characteristic noble-hop aromatics—earthy Styrian Goldings and floral Saaz notes—layered beneath a pronounced oak presence from extended foeder aging. Beneath these primary impressions lie subtle malty undertones and a faint fruity character, with hints of spice and yeasty complexity rounding out the profile. The alcohol warmth is restrained despite the beer's strength.

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◐ Taste

The palate enters with a clean, malty foundation that gives way to a crisp, refreshing mid-palate driven by noble-hop bitterness and oak tannins. Subtle notes of stone fruit and baking spices emerge alongside a light breadiness, while the moderate alcohol content (8% ABV) supports the structure without dominating. The 25 IBU level provides balance rather than aggression, allowing the foeder-aged complexity to shine.

malzig, erfrischendEichentannineGewürznote

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry, with oak and noble-hop bitterness persisting into the aftertaste. A subtle fruity sweetness fades gradually, leaving behind a clean, slightly astringent impression that invites the next sip.

trockenanhaltende Bittere
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 9–12°C

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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