 kmweaver (1800), Takoma Park, Maryland, USA
May 15, 2008
750mL bottle, 2006 vintage, courtesy of pjweaver (my bro!). Thanks, Phil! Despite Phil’s encouraging words, I wasn’t expecting a ton out of this beer... I’m a fool. Pours a bold, clear tarnished-orange / copper color; fizzy off-white head with medium-bubbled lacing. Honey, pan-fried bananas, brown sugar and a very pleasant yeast character in the aroma; definitely odd, and definitely good; minimal oxidation, with just a touch of caramel. Medium-to-full mouthfeel: loads of chewy bananas, honey graham crackers and sweet honey, a touch of cloves to balance things out (hardly cloying); just from the high carbonation and touch of alcohol showing (though minimal), this seems like it would have been a bit off-putting in its early years; after 7+ years of age behind it, there’s nothing off-putting about it: drinkable, chewy maltiness without residual sugar or cloying sweetness; pleasantly drinkable and very generous beer; a bit of citrus and lime-infused hops showing through still. Medium finish: bread, doughiness, honey, and some fried bananas; just a touch of sweetness left at the end.
Rciesla (712), Brick City, New Jersey, USA
May 27, 2008 Bottle. Pours a yellow amber body with a 4 finger high head which quickly disipates to a lacing. Aroma and flavor of sweet malts, spices, belgian yeast, fruit and citrus. Finishes dry.
santoslhalper (161), Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
May 19, 2008 Cloudy straw body with a rich white head. Smells yeasty and bready with hints of wheat, banana and spices. Spicy bready taste with clove and pepper notes. Tasty!
Linus_Stick (1470), Moon Township, Pennsylvania, USA
Jan 9, 2008 An awesome tripel. I was skeptical about this beer as CBW is hit or miss but man was this delicious. Aroma of bubblegum and a hint of yeast. Pour was a beautiful light gold with a nice 2 finger white head. Taste was incredibly drinkable for 9%. Light fruit (banana mostly), clove, honey and spices. Could barely taste alcohol. Perfect carbonation. I will get this again.
Nejhleader (772), Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, USA
Jan 7, 2008 nice brew, 9% on tap 13% from the bottle, and you can get minikegs of it. nice sweet aroma, body is a bit thick, well balanced with a presence of spice and some fruit sweetness.
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