Le Bilboquet L’Archange
I don’t know why I purchased this bottle of Le Bilboquet L’Archange — a 5% ABV Hefeweizen. It’s not the right season for it, nor am I even a fan of the style. I suppose I may have been seduced by the tasty La Corriveau that the brewery also produces. Then again, maybe I was just looking for something to fill up the review quota.
Appearance
L’Archange pours a golden amber in color with a slight haze. A large white cap fell noisily to thin surface lacing.
Aroma
It smells like a hefeweizen with loads of lemon, wheat, light spices and a touch of banana.
Taste
I’m sure that there are plenty of Hefe fans that would go gaga over a beer like this, but I can’t. I tried. I barely made it through the pile of wheat, lemony citrus, spices (the clove is a bit too dominant) and enough banana to make a chimpanzee set for life. The mouthfeel is crisp on the tongue and there isn’t a hint of alcohol to be found.
Overall
I don’t know why I continue to subject myself to this style of beer. It never ends up as I hope it would each time I crack one open. I’m not disparaging the beer. Like I said, I’m sure that there are people out there that would love this brew. It’s just not my thing.
Rating:2.5/5