Karl Strauss Belgian Trippel

Draft at CityWalk in Universal City. They are big on the beer stats here. This had 9.0 ABV, 27 SRM, 15 IBU, and 20.6 PLATO. Dark copper/light orange with thin white head. Caramel nose, along with slight spiciness. Palate is complex and the strength. Some sour, some citrus, malty, tiny bubbles. Alcohol comes through as it warms. Nice.

From the tap poured a dark amber color with a good amount of head. Strong hoppy sweet malt flavor with a lingering finish.

(11/1/08) Draught sample at Blue Palms in Hollywood. Slightly hazy golden color. Aroma is a bit weak but has some fruits and spices. Sweetish flavor with some malt, caramel, fruits, some spiciness and a dry spicy finish. Rounded mouthfeel. A nice Tripel.

Tap at La Jolla location. Pale golden colour with a thin white head. Aroma is lightly spicy. Some light apricot and orange blossom honey character. Soft and fruity with a light clove and a bit of cherry as well. Lean malts, a bit of sweetness but not cloying or sticky in any way. Light clove, soft fruit and a nice lingering spiciness. There is a nice balance of soft clove and fruit. Lean but soft spiciness. Quite a lovely beer.

On tap at Karl Strauss Carlsbad. Yellow. Nice microfoam white great head. Sweetish creamy taste. Great mouthfeel. Nice mild Belgian yeast clove and banana aroma. Very good. My favorite Karl Strauss beer so far.

On tap @ Hamilton’s San Diego. Sweet Georgia peach comes through in the aroma of this sunset orange hazed brew. Citrus, banana, and buttermilk biscuits linger on the palate. Alcohol is invisible. A great beer; would love more from this brewer if this is the caliber they tend to put out.

On tap @ Hamilton’s S.D. Pours a slightly hazed sunny yellow with some lacing. Banana and were the predominant aromas. Flavor was bready and yeasty.....slightly fruity.

On tap at Hamiltons. Clear golden with a fizzy white head. Sweet pear and banana aroma and taste with a dry citrus finish.