Featured Review – Spencer Trappist Ale

Now the final review of American Trappist ales from  Spencer Brewery. The last review is of the Patersbier…

If given this blind, I would have said it was brewed in Belgium with maximum assurance. This is a really nice beer right from the start. Medium dark orange in color. Lovely bready and clove hit. It is not pie spicy but that yeast is setting off hints of allspice and tiny amounts of nutmeg and it is a constant flavor. This beer finished silky and smooth. I have been very impressed with the Spencer beers. I have this as the best by a slight margin over the pilsner.

Featured Beer Review – Spencer Holiday Ale

This was my first ever sip of an American Trappist ale!  Spencer Brewery made a drop of their range in Los Angeles and I was able to pick up most of their packaged beers. The Holiday Ale is like comfort food for me.  A malt bonanza. And really nicely spicy as well. Pours a dark brown color. Love the pair with family and friends line on the label. Fruitcake notes here but heavier on that Belgian Tripel note. That clove hit is evident. Also a jammy plum note. Nice sparkle here.