 rickgordon (2939), Göteborg, Sweden
May 12, 2008
Bottled. duff bought me this at Kulminator, Belgium.
Ruby amber colour with big head. Cabbage, dark plum, prune and yeast in aroma. Very soft mouthfeel from the rich yeast chunks, with plum and prune most prominent, yet very sweet and potent, and traces of wood. The alcohol is very well hidden. Yet another solid ale from a great brewery!
IvoR (25), Massachusetts, USA
Jul 3, 2008 750ml Bottle. Pours brown with sediment particles and thin head. I didn’t like the smell at first, reminded me of some low quality brews I’ve previously thrown away due to tons of added alcohol I just can’t stand. So I started with low expectations but the first sip changed all that. Aroma is mild and tasteful, a nice blend of honey, caramel, and fruit. Alcohol was barely noticeable. I just wish it had a longer finish. Very well done.
ansermadide (135), Kyle, Texas, USA
Jun 26, 2008 (11.2oz bottle from Whip-in with Ana P at home on June 26, 2008) Pours a malty orange/brown color, very carbonated at first, into a small snifter. Head active, but dissipates, leaving no lacing. Aroma is light, spice/caramel, maybe toffee/molasses. Burnt sugar, etc. Taste is sweet and salty on the tip of the tongue. My mouth is still watering from the saltiness... it’s almost astringent. Palate is dry, with a sweet alcoholic cloud lingering at the back of the tongue for a while after the brew goes down. Alcohol noticeable, but well accompanied by the malty tripel-ness. A great tripel!
kidmartinek (638), austin, Texas, USA
Jun 20, 2008 Probably my favorite Belgian. An abbey ale with dark sugar. Pour dark cloudy brown with tons of suspension and sediment. Large tan head that last a while. Good dark sugar, belgian yeast aroma. Great flavor of dark sugar fruit, and belgian yeast. Incredibly smooth for a 10%. You can’t even tell. Very enjoyable. Flavorful, smooth finish.
martinboer (1243), Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jun 15, 2008 Bottle in Northfield, MA. Dark brown body with massive head. Spicy and orangy nose. Strong syrupy taste, with caramel. Great flavours of plums, sweatbread, raisins and sugar. Well done.
kiefdog (268), Tampa, Florida, USA
Jun 8, 2008 75cl bottle from Willow Bend Liquors (Tampa). Pours a dark brown with a thin tan head that leaves little lacing on the glass. Aroma: ripe dark fruit, sour citrus, grass, straw, apple, complex spice. Flavor is sweet and sour with tang and hints of coffee, vanilla and banana. Very different tripel but not unpleasant. Complex Belgian ale.
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