 Gregis (923), Shawnee, Kansas, USA
Apr 9, 2008
Bottle courtesy of tjthresh, via Ughsmash. Pours a clear, bright gold with a large, loose, fluffy, white head that leaves patchy lace in its wake as it recedes. On the nose are: apples, faint bubble gum, light alcohol and a a touch of candy sugar. Medium-bodied with soft yet assertive carbonation, it finishes abruptly dry. The flavor features dry, yeasty apple with a clean, dry finish; a fairly straight-forward tripel and a tasty brew. Thanks for sharing this with me, Tom!
BelgianBeerGal (978), Sabbatical in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Oct 10, 2008 Bottle via trade. I’ll take this as an American twist on the Belgian basic. Good, but different. A little more bitterness and hop characteristic than typical. Missing some of the expected sweetness as a balancer. Still good though. Honestly did not notice a HINT of the 10 ABV; very well hidden.
presario (2441), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Oct 6, 2008 American Tripel? Belgian IPA...? Lightly clouded dark yellow. Delicious golden aroma. Dusty juicy grapefruit Tripel. Pretty clean taste. Lots of hops. A big hoppy Belgian IPA!!
Bungalo22 (305), Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Oct 5, 2008 Had from the bottle - I am so happy they are doing that now - and poured into a snifter. It pours a cloudy, unfiltered looking yellow with a thin head. The aroma to me it dominated by citrus. A very very strong citrus aroma that follows through to the taste. The taste is complex bring the citrus, some earthy tastes, fruits like bannanas and it is sweet while sipping but ends a touch bitter. It gets better and better as it goes on. can knock you on your butt if you aren’t careful.
lemasney (301), Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Sep 28, 2008 Style and Glass: Abbey Tripel; Trappist glass, tulip
ABV, Volume & Calories: 10 % in 25.4 fl oz. estimated at 400 C
Purchased at: Canal’s Burlington, NJ for $13.29 after discount.
Aroma: very nice, fruit, spices, hops, burn, alcohol. 10 out of 10.
Visuals: okay label design, golden, bright, hazy, thin white head, great lace. 5 out of 5.
Taste: well balanced, high malt, medium hops, great strength, master craft. 10 out of 10.
Palate: high quality, smooth texture, long easy finish. 4 out of 5.
Overall: An absolutely delicious beer, easy to drink despite the ABV. I would get it again, but it’s so damn expensive, I doubt I will. Expertly crafted. 18 out of 20.
bdigi66 (461), Ft Wayne, Indiana, USA
Sep 25, 2008 Bottle: Poured a pale orange with a sizeable white/cream head. Nose had notes of ripe apples, floral hops, candied sugar and some biscuit malt tones. Medium bodied with lively carbonation...flavors consisted of a sweet malt backbone with the candied sugar notes showing up and a wonderful "true" apple flavor. Some mild floral and bitter notes on the finish. Not as good as Brass Monkey’s Tenacious Apple Tripel but still quite good.
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