Golden
Vox is billed as a rye pale lagered ale. It charges the gate at 6%
alcohol, 46 IBUs, and pours a beautifully clear golden colour. The 600mL
bottle that houses this elixir features a rad, leather-clad,
sunglass-sporting fox on the label. The suds pour with a thinnish white
head. There is a substantial toasted grain nose that comes with a
modicum of bitterness. To my unschooled but evolving palate, there is a
grainy, Kölsch-style flavour built alongside a tiny burst of rye warmth.
The beer finishes cleanly, with a soupçon of bitterness that agreeably
seals the deal.
Golden Vox has only a marginal
dose of rye zeal, which let me down a trifle, but this calm and patient
offering from Beau's All Natural Brewing Co. offered a nice flavour and
an agreeable mouthfeel. Not all that dissimilar from Beau's legendary
Lug Tread, Golden Vox adds a faint glimmering of rye charge to the
equation to differentiate itself from Beau's stable brew (in truth, they
were so similar I worry I couldn't
Tell them apart). There is
a slight tinge of wood-aged sweetness that adds a touch of depth to the
ale, which provides a bit of oomph.
Fans of
Beau's excellent Lug Tread should be particularly intrigued by this oat
soda, though I predict widespread satisfaction. It's only slightly
richer and subtly different, but worth sampling. As with the vast
majority of the Beau's brews I've sampled, Golden Vox is well crafted
and pleasant. I'd have liked a bit more variation, but this ale is
certainly worth sampling.
Rating: 8.0 out of 10.
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