 ClarkVV (3547), Allston, Massachusetts, USA
Jan 10, 2008
Draught chalice at Redbones on 11/15/07
Lightly hazed golden with some amber highlights. One finger of dense white head that is very well-retained and laces profusely down the glass.
Wasn’t sure what to expect from this mostly American style brewer, was envisioning too much yeast, banana, phenols, etc...but the aroma is fairly reserved, showing off light apricots and candied orange, moderate amounts of vanilla and honey sugars and a tinge of pineapple on the finish. Some alcohol warmth, true to style, dries out the finish. Hops are minimal and show no trace of high alpha acids. A lightly sweaty, cedary almost, note from the yeast adds some Belgian flair. No flaws. Not terribly complex, and not incredibly "Belgian", but well done.
Clean and well-presented are the pale malts, with honey and lightly crisp specialty malts on the finish. Banana is low as is the yeast dullness, while some peach and apricot mix with alcohol esters to give more dryness on the finish. A bit astringent by the end of the glass, on account of the alcohol and malt breadiness, but still enjoyable. No flaws. Moderate carbonation and a fluffy, soft texture (with grainiess on the end).
anders37 (2505), Malmö, Sweden
Jul 17, 2008 Draught @ the brewpub. Pours a clear golden color with a small white head. Fruity malty yeasty aroma with hints of citrus. Warming malty and slightly yeasty spicy flavor with some citrus hints. Has a fruity malty spicy warming yeasty finish.
Brigadier (829), Chagrin Falls, Ohio, USA
Jun 24, 2008 22 oz bottle
Thanks to malachi for shipping me a bottle of this in a recent shipment. The rest have gone into the cellar but this one was too hard to resist cracking open. Not only does Pike have an interesting location on the waterfront they make some interesting beers as well. This particular one is no slouch; if all tripels were made to this standard the world would be a better place.
Aroma / Appearance - A large bleached white head grew quickly before settling into the transparent cider colored body beneath. Apple sauce, honey, butterscotch and pears blended into a fruity sweet harmony. The overall impression was almost like a sweet white dessert wine.
Flavor / Palate - The mouthfeel was a bit thicker than a dessert wine but the taste was not. Pear, apples and honeycomb merged into a fruity trio that pleased both the tongue and throat. The dry slightly bitter finish was not unlike rye toast. It doesn’t really stand out from the true Belgian beers but for an American take on the style it is well made.
BückDich (4497), Boise, Idaho, USA
May 30, 2008 Bottle: Crisp golden color with a nice puffy white head. The nose is citrusy with some nice lemon and peppery notes, ample yeast esters and a candy sugar snap. The flavor is balanced; moderate body with a doughy pale malt note. Finishes yeasty. Nice earthiness and a light bubblegum note in the tail. Good.
chokmah33 (83), Bremerton, Washington, USA
May 28, 2008 Updated: Jun 14, 2008Cracker, yeasty dough, musty + earthy aroma. Kefir lime leaves, orange, coriander, vanilla. Overly ripe fruit (cantelope, pear).
Metallic, anise flavor front and mid. Interesting hops bitter sneaks in there for a moment. Clean yeasty finish. The sour metallic thing dosn’t turn me on.
Alchohol comes thru in mid. I agree with the peppery flavor observation of past posters, but don’t see the peach so much. The spicy yeast taste really dominates.
Palate is mediocre. Medium bodied, lively soapy texture.
Dosn’t quite cut it next to imported belgians.
drfabulous (654), Columbia, Missouri, USA
May 25, 2008 At the very silly looking brew up. Bit of candy taste. Sweet. All around ok triple that won’t amaze you.
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