 JCB (1716), Durham, North Carolina, USA
May 14, 2008 750 from Whole Foods, Raleigh. Gotta say that I still really enjoy this brew, maybe the best American example of a tricky style. Lots of folks lay it on too buttery, and others too boozy. But Allagash gets it just right. Luminous amber pour with a trace of cloudiness and a billowy head. Some yeast and pepper in the nose, with some malts that don’t get in the way. When it’s young, there’s more pepper and I’m digging that right now - almost a pumped up saison imperial or something. But no, it’s true to the style, with rich malts and spices blending well, with an admirable hop backing. Always a pleasure to have this one.
texasbartender (160), Sugarland, Texas, USA
May 14, 2008 The beer pours a very hazy orange yellow with a soft white head. The nose is a rich blend of coriander, citrus and yeast. The taste is what you would expect from a beer of this type, the taste closely follows the nose. The flavor is a highly carbonated mix of spice and citrus. The beer is a good example of this beer type but it is a little sweet. A few years of age might help is mellow out.
markwise (1132), 15 Minutes from Kuhnhenn in, Florida, USA
May 13, 2008 On draft at Redlight Redlight. This beer pours an orange/ amber color with lots of light fruit and honey in the aroma, with a note of white grape?. Lots of the bright flavors I expect from a tripel. Good stuff, but not the best in the category.
BeerFanDan17 (610), Land O Lakes, Florida, USA
May 7, 2008 Surprised I haven’t put my official rating in as I’ve had this numerous times. It’s one of the few great domestic Belgian Tripels. Flavors are incredible mix of fruits and herbs. Pours golden brown with nice frothy head. Really excellent.
craftbeerdesign (731), Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
May 4, 2008 draft @ Taco Mac. nice golden color... wonderful aromas of banana, spices and citrus. Very smooth and soft over the palate. The finish is very enjoyable with the citrus and spice coming through strong with some bitterness as well. An excellent Tripel... ranks up there with the best... Looking forward to buying a bottle and having more...
kevin62 (267), New Jersey, USA
May 4, 2008 Had this on draft.Poured a nice golden color with a hugewhite head.Aromas were of citrus and light banana.The taste was great with some honey and citrus.I think that this is up there with some of the better tripels including Chimay.
Surly (19), Michigan, USA
May 3, 2008 Batch #104. Pours a hazy gold with huge head. Heavy lacing. Aroma of citrus and spice. It is smooth and well balanced. This beer hides the 9% well, but doesn’t hit me as anything more than a well rounded easy drinking beer. I would purchase again at the same price.
bbp182 (255), Levittown, Pennsylvania, USA
May 2, 2008 Allagash Tripel Reserve has a clody golden yellow color with a nice white head and really good lacing. Smells very sweet and malty. Also fruity. Has a very fruity/banana taste. Very good tripel
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