Struise Motuecha
Cartoon series N° 1.
Motuecha is a blond Belgian ale that was brewed with the use of Motuecha hops from New Zealand. Low in alcohol, yet ery complex. Cartoon by Arne Frantzell.
Motuecha is a blond Belgian ale that was brewed with the use of Motuecha hops from New Zealand. Low in alcohol, yet ery complex. Cartoon by Arne Frantzell.
3.4
178 reviews
Oostvleteren, Belgium
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Bottle 330ml. @ home.
[ As Struise Motuecha ].
Clear medium orange yellow color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white to white head. Aroma is moderate malty, moderate hoppy, fruity hops, grass- hay alike hops, moderate yeasty, fruity yeast, leather alike yeast - hops notes. Flavour is moderate to light light heavy sweet and bitter with a average duration, fruity, yeasty, dry. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft. [20140404]
Not a favorite during my Belgium visit. Clash between NZ hops and Belgian blond yeast perhaps. Love the cartoon though.
Bottle (330 ml). Clear golden with a medium fully lasting white head and good lacing. Aroma is grainy and grassy with light spiciness, yeast and floral presence. Taste is also grainy with a some spiciness, grass, floral notes and malt. Moderate lingering bitterness and light alcohol warming. Medium body. Lively carbonation. Sticky mouthfeel. A tad oily. Dry finish. Good Belgian Ale/IPA. A tad hot. Balance isn’t great, but it’s still quenching.
Slightly watery complex beer with huge yeast character. Slight sourness. Motuecha not too obvious but good saison like brew.
Pours Golden brown like a wheat. Citrus aromas. Malty, citrus with a strong hoppy taste to finish. Nice carbonation so the taste doesn't linger making it a refreshing beer. 7.5/10
Bottle sample at a tasting at Beer Market Jaffa. Thanks Tom L. Pours yellow deep with a nice head, aroma of flowers, sweetness and some spices, flavor is belgian, floral tones and alcohol, light bodied
Ins Glas ergießt sich ein leicht trübes goldenes Bier mit ordentlicher Schaumkrone. Geruch hefig, malzig süß, leicht würzig. Geschmack leicht hefig, fruchtig malzig, Gewürze, blumig.
Pours clear yellow/golden with a minimum white head. Fruity aroma. Medium bitterness which lasts a while.
Bottle @ Willems Grobbendonk, Belgium. Pours hazy golden with a creamy head. Spicy hops and funky yeast. Dusty yeasty and hoppy note. Smooth and dry.
@de Molen Beershop, bleek geel/gouden helder met witte kraag,
lekker fris en boeiend aroma van bloemen, citrus en mandarijn
smaken: matig tot redelijk zoet, matig bitter, matig sterk, matig gemout, zwak kruidig, medium body, dun met een bittere afdronk. Goede Blonde ale zonder smaak excessen.
Bottle sample at a tasting at Beer Market Jaffa. Thanks Tom L. Clear blonde with a huge white head. Aroma is a bit grainy and a bit fruity with some hoppy notes. Flavor is a bit sweetish and malty, a bit bready, with some fruitiness, mild hoppiness and a finish with some bitterness. Medium-bodied.
Sampled from keg. A lace of dense blond foam, over a deep honey golden body. Leafy and herbal hop aroma with tones of lemon and resin. Fairly light body. Taste is hop driven, zesty citrus, herbs, some floral tones and mild resin. Dryish restrained malt body. A fine fruity-spicy bitterness linger in the finish. Highly drinkable.
On tap at Haand Festival. A dense, finger-thick off-white head sits on top of an unclear, golden-orange body. The aroma has vinous notes, citrus peel and pine cones, and some pale malts in the back. It’s lightly malty on the palate too, pale malts only, with a medium to full body, quite dry and with a strange woody mouthfeel. Citrus peel, pine cones and some hints of white wine in the flavor, lasting for some time. Well, I like the vinous touch in this one, else it’s a bit ordinary. 130525
Troebel witgoud kleurig. Geur citrus licht. Smaak citrus met een klein zoetje bittertje. Samen met Bryan
Fles gedeeld met lachneger. Goudgeel bier met mooie fijne schuimkraag. Aroma is citrus fris. Smaak is zuur met bittertje.
bottle at home. golden yellow colour with a small head. awesome labels from the cartoon series! smell of hops, wheat, with a bit of an earthy feeling like a classic ale beer. sweetnes of caramel, hop bitterness, belgian yeast. hint of citrus. easy drinkable beer
Bottle @ Craft Beer Co, Islington. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty and moderate hoppy - spicy. Flavor is medium sweet and light bitter. Sweet finish. 061013
Very mild and easy-drinking beer, yes high esters, very effervescent mouthfeel.
Draught. Golden coloured. Unclear. Dense off white head. ARoma. Sweetness, fruits, light yeast, herbs and citrus. Flavour. Flowers, sweetness, yeast, light fruits, orange. Medium bodied. Ends floral hoppy with a sweet touch.
Tap at Borefts ’13, 27/09/13.
Lightly hazed pale golden with a thin white head.
Nose carries a light hop presence, citrus, toasted malts, orange sherbet, grass.
Taste comprises tarte apricot, light peaches, orange pith, light mango, sugars.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation.
Drinkable Belgian affair.
Draught. Light hazy golden liquid with medium white head. Aroma of citrus, bread, banana, white pepper, grain, lemon peel and earth. Taste is dry and light bitter with notes of citrus, bread and white pepper. Medium bodied with medium carbonation. Quite nice.
Bottle @ Craft, Islington. Clear golden with small white head. Aroma is malt, fruit, yeast and hop. Flavour is malt, fruit, yeast, meidum sweet, hop, little grainy and a little bitter.
Bottle @ Craft Beer Co, Islington. Nice head with good duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are malt, grass, fruits and hops. Mild and boring.
Color between gold and amber. White head. Citric and hoppy nose. Same for the taste, with an alcoholic note. Since I know the potential of the Motuecha hop, I’ve got to say I’m a bit disappointed. Nevertheless, a good beer with a high drinkability.
Donkergele kleur met een aardige schuimkraag. Ruikt beetje zurig. Wat matte en waterige smaak.
Keg at Borefts Bier Festival 2013. Floral and soapy with a big head, not a bad beer
Pours a yellow clear beer with a good white head.
Very standar belgian boring ale.
Average carbo, thin body and watery texture.
Borefts 2013. Poured clear amber with a thin white head. Aroma of zesty hops. Medium body, flavour of citrus, residual bitterness.
Draught at Monks Struise bar/ Whiskey paradise.
Fine and fluffy off white head. Solid pale color. Tiny apple aroma and not much taste. Low bitterness and medium body.
Pours a seni-opaque light yellow. Aroma is citrus, rye bread, peach. Taste is mango, peach, citrus, grass, honey. Doesn't make a fuss of itself but rather nice.