Urthel Hop-It

Last weekend it was this;
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/321/27804/?ba=Ding
This weekend it was Urthel-Hop It.
I figured that there would be at least a few valid comparisons, and I think that there were. Both Belgian yeast based with typical Belgian aromas and characteristics, and both exhibiting an unusual addition of lots of hops. For my money the Urthel managed to pull it off nicely, whereas the Chouffe was all a bit of a mess.
This poured with a more modest head than the Chouffe and with less yellow color. This was much more orange and was more reserved to look at. Still excellent lacing and a nice persistent foamy head.
Aroma gave away the Belgian character with layered sugary yeast smells, but also the delicate hops.
Tastes were dry, but refreshing. Lovely hop twang and an unusual bitterness against the sweet back drop. Much more reserved and subtle than the Chouffe and generally much more together.
Pretty good drinkability, I really enjoyed the one glass that I drank.

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04/30/2006
Format:
on-tap
ABV: 9.5 %
Appearance: 4
Taste: 4.5
Mouthfeel: 4
Smell: 4
Overall: 4
Total: 4.23
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