St. Bernardus Tripel

Brewed by St. Bernard Brouwerij
Style: Abbey Tripel
Watou, Belgium

33cl bottle. Gushed out a hazy amber orange color with a lasting fluffy head. Plenty of sediment suspended. Sweet nectary aroma, real fruity, slightly tart, dusty dough, and some pepper. tastes like orange marmalade and apricots. Really candy-like, but the tartness pulls the sweetness in a little, though it remains quite sweet and fruity throughout. The body is a little sticky and sugary, but feels smooth on the tongue. About middle of the road thickness. Good stuff, but tripels never really leave me fully satisfied.

a tad dark for a tripel, typical of st. bernardus. also expected is the dark frutiness that does well to cover their often strong. nice bit of belgian spice and murky yeast makes this a unique tripel and another great st. bernardus.

330 mL bottle poured into a Rochefort goblet. Hazy dark gold-orange color with a finger of tan head. Retention is fantastic and the lacing covers the glass. Smells very estery, with a touch of spice and a touch of booze. Taste is classic tripel. Overripe fleshy fruits and a big dose of yeast and dough are balanced perfectly, accented by peppery alcohol and herbal spiciness. Mouthfeel is delicate but not too thin. Great complexity while remaining drinkable.

1 pt 9.4oz Sweet yet bitter scent. Not quite what I was expecting of a Tripel of this brewery yet still quite enjoyable.

Pours a pretty medium amber with a little haze. Tall and frothy white head. Nice mix of citrus, caramel, and yeast in the aroma, even a little sour. Delicious sweet, and citrusy flavor with touches of creamy florals/spices which changes into a fizzy and somewhat sour body that fades out with a slightly bitter finish. Very smooth drink with a ton of complexities.

St. Bernardus Tripel is a very attractive ale. The color is a hazy yellow while the head is a perfect off-white. The aroma is full of yeast, malt and the spices that I associate with a wit beer. The flavor is very smooth and easy to drink. This is a clean, yet full bodied ale.

Courtesy of Naka. Pours a mostly clear gold with a nice white head. Wheaty (I know that’s not a real word) and spicy aroma with clove and sweet orange hints. Incredibly complex taste - different flavors developing with each sip. Fruity (grapes and lemons) with over the top sweetness. Finishes very wheaty (again, I know, not a word) with spicy and banana overtones. Bubbly and lively mouthfeel. A freaking classic, and one of my favorite Tripels.

750ml Bottle. Poured a light gold with a small fizzy head. Found it spicy, with hints of apricot, and more sour than other triples I’ve tried. Good carbonation. A nice beer, but I wouldn’t rate it at the level of their Abt 12.