Alesmith Mikkeller Stone Belgian Style Tripel Ale

Formerly brewed at Stone Brewing Co.
Style: Abbey Tripel
Escondido, California USA

Bottle:   Golden in color, orange hued, slight sediment floating about, thin white head, sparce lacing, very little carbonation.   Floral nose, bready, soft hop, minor alcohol.   Fiery breadiness on the tongue, but not too heavy.   Floral, but it is overshadowed by the alcohol.   Not fiery, but warming.   Not astringent either, which I was expecting based on the nose and the start of this one.   Somewhat American in its breadiness, but then Belgian in its floralness.   Body and mouthfeel are moderate to full.   Better than expected.   Glad its not overly hopped, but I do wish it was a bit brighter.   Thanks Tim for the chance to try this one!

POurs a hazy yellow. Nose is sweet malts and citrus notes, hints of spice and grass. Flavor is alcohol, sweet malts, citrus fruit and mild spice. So so at best. You would think if these 3 teamed up they could have made a killer beer, not a run-of-the-mill trippel.

bottle (from wholefoods-bowery): Pours a light gold with no head retention. Arouma of peaches and grapefruits. Smooth mouthfeel. Caramel malts, cinnamon and other spices. Has a large floral character and finishes with a smattering of hops and alcohol. Not bad.

Light gold pour with a white head. The aroma is light belgiany esters with some citrus, a hint of juniper a distinct dry, floral hop note and a slight funk. The flavor is also quite light on the fruity esters. There is a pronounced floral and herby hop chcaracteristic along with a little bit of brett like funk. The body is sticky but a little on the thinnish side with high carbonation.

11.12.09 bottle. Pours dark golden with thin head. Aroma is sweet, mild, candy, caramel, toasty. Taste is mild, bitter, straw, sugary sweet, a bit too sweet. Dry finish.

courtesy of Jespr - slightly hazy blond-orange colour with no head retention; aroma of pears and pineapple, candy sugar and spices; solid but subtle carbonation, robust malt body, sweet and with a moderate bitterness; aftertaste of fruits and almonds with more spicy tones and a warming alcohol touch - very well-made

Pours golden with a nice sized white head. Aroma is banana, spices, and light fruits. Flavor is spicy, yeasty light malts with banana and other light fruits coming through as well. Very good.

Alesmith-Mikkeller-Stone. Bottle at Beerbistro in Toronto. Cloudy orange/yelow with a rapidly disappearing white head that leaves a tiny rim of small bubbles. Scent of citrus & cinnamon, an odd combo. Tastes of lemon/citrus, orange and light spice, including black pepper and nutmeg. Good body. An interesting beer, but lacks complexity.