LA CHOULETTE BLONDE BIERE DE GARDE January 1, 2009Beers A-Zbiere de gardeJohn Fortunato Hazy white-headed artisanal blonde with up-front floral bouquet settling to grassy-hopped white grape midst before oak dryness permeates cork finish and mild medicinal aftertaste. Tangerine, peach, and pineapple spotted in deep recesses.
NEW BELGIUM BIERE DE MARS ALE January 1, 2009Beers A-Zbiere de gardeJohn Fortunato Faulty golden-hazed Belgian ‘wild ale’ subtitled ‘Lips Of faith’ lacks up-front assertion and genuine appeal. Minty fresh nose, mild herbal spicing, white grape souring, and strident tart cherry finish require better depth.