Affligem Tripel

Brewed by Brouwerij Affligem / De Smedt (Heineken)
Style: Abbey Tripel
Opwijk, Belgium

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip

750 ML bottle purchased from By The Bottle in Vancouver, WA--Poured a clear copper-golden body with a thick thick white head. Spicy, sweet, and yeasty nose with some great fruity citrus notes. Sweet on the tongue with a carbonic bite and a rather dry and sugary finish.

first tripel ive had in a long time, and out of all places to have a reunion with the belgian greats, its in west texas. velvety aroma of yeast, very sweet but with balance, crisp on teh tongue

750 ml bottle. An unremarkable tripel. Large, frothy, white head. Hazy dark yellow/golden body. The aroma is spicy with notes of clove. There are also notes of banana and mustiness. The flavor is moderately sweet and moderately bitter, a bitterness that carries through to the finish. Medium to full body with lively carbonation. Watery texture. Dry finish.

750 ml bottle. Very sweet aroma. Smells like honey. Definitely sweet and malty with a little bit of citrus. Head is thick and white and lasts quite awhile.

Very good. Full bodied for a triple. Highly carbonated with a huge head. Very drinkable for a tripel. The flavor is lightly sweet and yeasty. Some alcohol in the finish. Has a different taste to it that reminds me of saisons.

Light copper pour with a dense white head and good lacing. Yeasty banana aroma with notes of caramel, alcohol and citrus. Flavor is much the same as the aroma with some tanginess, candi sugar, and spice. Sticky medium body with lots of carbonation.

Pours clear golden color with white head. Aromas of dough and bananas. Sweet flavor with yeast, some hops and citrus. Medium body with lively carbonation and a creamy mouthfeel. A decent tripel.

On tap at the Hotel Centrum, Beersel 27/4/08. Golden coloured with a slight, white head and plenty of carbonation. Sweet aroma with some honey, herbs and citrus. Flavours of sweet malt, yeast and grassy hops with a decent dry finish. Very good.