New Belgium Lips of Faith – Vrienden

From New Belgium and Allagash – Allagash and New Belgium are pleased to offer you our collabeeration brewed with the slightly fruity hibiscus flower, the aromatic Brettanomyces, and the flavor-boosting Lactobacillus.

New Belgium Brewing – New Belgium Lips of Faith Vrienden, a collabeeration between New Belgium and Allagash – 750 ml bottled poured into a goblet. 8.5% abv.

Appearance: Pours a cloudy amber gold with a steady 1/8 inch white cap. Leaves behind spotty lacing.

Aroma: Pineapple, funk and must.

Taste: Funky yet muted brett notes, lemon essence, banana, orange banana juice, subtle sourdough.

Mouthfeel: Modest carbonation, creamy on the palate.

Overall: Exceeded my expectations, was a really enjoyable beer I could drink all day long. Alcohol is really well hidden in this one.