Serafijn Celtic Angel - Brouwerij Achilles, Itegem
Style:
Dark Ale
Alcohol by Volume:
6.2%
Aroma:
Rich citrus and sour yeast aroma
Appearance:
Dark red in color. Amasses a thick off-white head upon pouring, settles to about a half an inch thick with medium lacing. Abundant carbonation visible through the end of the glass
Flavor:
Thin caramel flavor and a little malt up front. Some mild sour fruits follow up, mostly banana and orange. No hop flavor present
Mouthfeel:
Goes down very smooth. Creamy texture masks the carbonation very well
Overall Impression:
The Celtic Angel is a mild Belgian dark ale that has all of the characteristics of a dark ale but in much smaller proportions. This beer has an enticing aroma and some great flavors, but they don't pack enough of a punch to make this a great beer. Whether you are new to Belgian beers or looking for a lighter version of a Belgian dark, I'd suggest trying a bottle of the Serafijn Celtic Angel.
Brouwerij Achilles was unknown to me a week ago. I happened upon a dusty bottle of this Serafijn Celtic Angel at the store and thought I'd give it a try. The bottle has all the markings of an eccentric Belgian brewery, it's label is Spartan and the colors are faded, the spelling looks familiar but there are a few extra Js in there... and it's in a 750 with a foil wrap around the top. What little information the label does contain identifies this as a Belgian Dark Ale. After pouring the beer and taking a few sips I'm convinced this is really more of a light dark ale... if that makes any since. The As a lighter version of a Belgian dark ale this beer the Celtic Angel had all of the basic flavor elements of a dark ale, just in lesser quantities and potency. Yes this beer is sour, citrusy and malty, but all of these flavors are mellowed out quite a bit. Don't get me wrong, this beer isn't watered down, just mellowed out.
If you are looking for a stronger Belgian dark ale, you may want to skip the Celtic Angel, it's more of a refreshing entry level dark ale. This is still a good beer and I did enjoy the whole bottle but it seemed to be just a hint shy of being a great beer. If there were a bit more spice or citrus in this beer I think it would have really stood out. As it stands now, this beer is good but not really worth going out of your way for.
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