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A delicate Belgian perfume of pears and apples opens this strong golden ale from Indianapolis' Daredevil Brewing, joined by spicy phenolics and a lightly sweet alcohol note, and rounded off by a bright finish at 8.5% ABV. Muse took Bronze in the Belgian-Style Strong Specialty Ale category at the 2020 U.S. Open Beer Championship.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Bronze · 2020
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Belgian-Style Strong Specialty Ale
★Bronze — U.S. Open Beer Championship (Belgian-Style Strong Specialty Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityspicyfloral
fruity
spicy
floral
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate stone fruit notes—pear and green apple—layered beneath a distinctive Belgian yeast character that brings white pepper and subtle floral perfume.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Muse

◎ Appearance

Muse presents a luminous golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that forms delicate lacing around the glass. The carbonation is lively, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the clear body. The visual presentation suggests both refinement and approachability.

brilliant goldenfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate stone fruit notes—pear and green apple—layered beneath a distinctive Belgian yeast character that brings white pepper and subtle floral perfume. A gentle warming alcohol note underpins the bouquet without dominating, while a light bready undertone grounds the composition.

pear, applewhite pepper spiceBelgian yeast estersfloral

◐ Taste

Entry is fruity and slightly sweet, with the stone fruit character from the aroma translating clearly to the palate. The mid-palate develops phenolic spice and a light honey-like sweetness, while the alcohol warmth becomes more apparent at 8.5% ABV without harshness. Bitterness remains restrained, allowing the fruity-spicy complexity to shine through.

fruity entryphenolic spicelight honey sweetnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is bright and relatively dry, with lingering spice and a subtle pear-skin dryness that encourages another sip. Alcohol warmth fades gracefully, leaving behind a clean and crisp aftertaste.

bright, drylingering spiceclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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About Belgian Strong Golden Ale

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What is a Belgian Strong Golden Ale?

Belgian Strong Golden Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Belgian Strong Golden Ale

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