 changeup45 (557), Orlando, Florida, USA
May 16, 2008
The pour is carbonated and a big fluffy head starts developing right away. Sort of a light brown color with some amber in it. The head is maintained leaving a lot of lacing. The aroma is floral with perfume but really rather mild. The feel is zesty and full with tangy fruity flavors, some yeast, a bit of spicy hops and some of that floral perfume or champagne. The 10% abv really doesn’t show. I’m not sure why I gave this one a pass when I was going through a Triple phase a little while ago. This beer is good!
TheKeg (8), Louisiana, USA
does not count  Aug 20, 2008 This was new to Chimes last time I went. Since I liked the 8, I figured I’d like the 10. The taste of this beer is sweeter than the Maredsous 8, and the alcohol is more pronounced. It left my mouth a little sticky feeling. Not a bad beer, but at $8 a pint, I’ll stick the Maredsous 8.
sebletitje (242), Tampa, Florida, USA
Aug 14, 2008 On tap at the Maredsous abbey in a clay mug.
Pours amber with a thick creamy beige head.
Aroma is malty sweet sugary, taste is again candi sugar, floral light malt and hops, notes of dark fruits such as cherries, prunes , raisins, after taste is spicy and malty.
I found the tap version to be a lot better than the bottled one.
An excellent triple, well balanced.
fata2683 (62), APO, New York, USA
Aug 13, 2008 Smells, and tastes like alcohol, a big beer trapped in a small bottle. Decent triple.
espenra (97), Oslo, Norway
Aug 9, 2008 33cl bottle from Vinmonopolet. It poured an amber golden colour with a medium white head that settles down fast in the glass and leaves a thin layer remaining on the top. The aroma smells of fruits, spices and alcohol. The flavour is bittersweet and tastes of spices, fruits and alcohol.
It has a short aftertaste.
Borresteijn (448), Amstelveen, Netherlands
Aug 7, 2008 Many bottles and taps, @ De Geuzen & Café Gollem. Amber-golden colour, nice thick creamy head. Aroma of fruits, alcohol, slightly sour. Taste is sharp, a bit sour, sweet, alcohol, spices and fruits. Creamy mouthfeel. A very robust triple. I must admit it’s not the most subtle example of the style (understatement of the year?) but still one of the best imo.
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