Guido by Brouwerij De Regenboog

Named after the poet and priest, Guido Gazelle, this beer comes in a short, 11.2 FL. OZ. bottle with a portrait of Guido himself on a yellow label. Guido’s hand-glued yellow label doesn’t exactly grab you at first, but some exceptional Belgium beers are marked by the simplest of labels.

The highly carbonated Guido is dark brown in color with amber hues. Pouring a thick brown head, millions of bubbles seemed to be suspended in the ale.

The beer is brewed with honey and raisins, yet it has a slightly sour aroma. The high alcohol content (8% alc/vol), carbonation, and slightly tart fruit flavors gives this beer a kick, but it is still very drinkable. As the beer warms, the flavors of honey, raisins, and caramel blend together to create a uniquely flavored, well-balanced beer.

I was very impressed with the Guido. It was the first beer that I’ve tried from Brouwerij De Regenboog, but certainly not my last.

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