Sierra Nevada Ovila Belgian-Style Golden 25.4fl oz

This abbey ale is a collaboration between Sierra Navada Brewing Co. and the monks at the Abbey of New Clairvaux. Belgian-inspired golden ales are noted for their devilish personalities, but there is nothing mischievous about this complex ale. It is brilliant golden and layered with notes of summery apple, pear, and peppery spice from the use of a traditional belgian-style yeast strain. Sierra Nevada supports the restoration of the historic Santa Maria de Ovila chapter house on the grounds of the Abbey of New Clairvaux. This medieval building stood for nearly eight centuries in Spain. William Randolp Hearst purchased the monastery in 1931 and planned to use the stones for a castle even grander than his famous San Simeon. Although Hearst's plans crumbled, these historic stones will rise again in a California Cistercian abbey.