too late for a medal

One might think this was a special brew for an Olympic year, but it's just one of Brabante's regulars.  I think I haven't come across it out of the bottle, but maybe it has been on tap at Toast in the past.  The Olympic thing is mostly because of the name: Oro.  It's a double fermented golden ale, so it should pack a sweet little kick, like it's Belgian role models.

There's a little tangy sweetness in the smell, more like many dark beers, although Oro definitely lives up to its name in the color.  It has a heavy, sweet, malty flavor, again recalling a darker beer than this one, probably most like a bock.  While not sugary or syrupy, it feels like a beer that would be better on cooler evenings than we're having.  It's smooth and easy to swallow, but not as snappy as the bitter of an IPA or even a stout would be.  The strength of the sweetness fades a little with some time, but it doesn't go sour or leave a weird aftertaste, which is pleasant.

Supplier: Carrefour
Price: €1.99