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Westport Extra

Mescan Brewery
Ireland·Belgian Strong Golden Ale
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Westport Extra is the brewery's reading of the Belgian strong golden ale: golden in colour, well carbonated and strong at 8.5%. Fruity esters and spicy yeast notes dominate, carried by a creamy mouthfeel with layers of fruit and spice. The alcohol is warming, and a measured hop bitterness balances it. Candi sugar is used alongside barley malt.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityspicyyeasty
fruity
spicy
yeasty
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fruity esters and spicy yeast characteristics typical of Belgian fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Westport Extra

◎ Appearance

Westport Extra presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation visible throughout the glass. The head is dense and creamy, with good retention and fine lacing that adheres well to the sides of the glass as you drink.

bright goldenwell-carbonatedcreamy head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fruity esters and spicy yeast characteristics typical of Belgian fermentation. Beneath these primary notes lie subtle impressions of candi sugar and barley malt, creating a layered and complex bouquet without aggressive hop aromatics.

fruity estersspicy yeastBelgian fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a creamy mouthfeel that carries layers of fruit and spice forward. A measured hop bitterness provides balance to the 8.5% alcohol warmth, while the interplay of candi sugar and malt sweetness gives the beer body and depth without cloying.

creamy mouthfeelspiced fruitwarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the warming alcohol gradually fading into a lingering spice and subtle fruit aftertaste that invites another sip.

clean finishlingering spice
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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.

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