Tripel Karmeliet

Brewed by Brouwerij Bosteels
Style: Abbey Tripel
Buggenhout, Belgium

(br-btl, cr/br-lbl, 8%)

pale-gl-lcnt, ^co2, fruity T1, spicy malt T2, citrus T3, bitter orange Tf

Pours a clear golden color with a foamy, thick, white head. Very lovely aroma of lemon, coriander, wheat and something peachy. Taste is slightly sweet, spicy and hoppy, moving to a long bitter finish. Really well balanced. Enormous amounts of carbonation gives this a creamy texture. Lovely beer.

Bottle, pours a hazy orange golden body with a huge often exploding yellow white head. Big yeast y notes, and spices are overly abundant even domineering within the head itself. Spicy pepper tones, cinnamon, and leather y fruit notes. Berries, with a tart apples and citrus tones. A fantastic Ale.

Pours light golden with a nice off white head. Aroma is banana and lots of spice. Flavor is a nice blend of light malts, banana, light fruits and lots of spice. Good stuff.

Golden blond, nice foamy head. Smells yeasty with a little spice and fruits. Tastes some caramel, peaches, citrus, some banana. a very well balanced tripel.

On tap @ Judges Bench-Ellicott City Md.-Light golden color w/a moderate white head. Sweet, dry hop aroma. Flavors of grass/grain/hay, banana, spice, reminded me a little bit of a Hefe. Light, dry, easy drinking brew. Very enjoyable; alcohol very well hidden, no Idea it was this high. Long dry finish; good brew!

Great beer. Great balance, great on the palate. Finish is almost perfect which prevents me from giving it the top rating. I must disclose that I am not big on the more fruity beers, so that is what moves it down a notch for me.