Boutip (1855), Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Apr 1, 2005 Bottle: Poured a light golden color beer with great carbonation and good head retention. Aroma is quite sweet with a nice floral background. Taste is sweeter then expected but well balance by some spices and wheat. Would have been better with a bit more kick (spices, it seems a bit light compared to Westmalle or De Dolle Tuve. Still very enjoyable but it seems a bit overrated compared to some other abbey tripel beer out there.
Defreni (551), Frederiksberg, Denmark Nov 28, 2008 Flaske. Flot orange øl, med et lille skumhoved, og klart mindre karbonering end belgiske trippels. Masser af frugt i duften. SMagen er mere humlet end ellers, med en fin bitterhed til at balancere sødmen. En nøddeagtig honningsmag kommer frem som øllen opvarmes. Alkoholen er komplet skjult kold, men kommer også frem med varmen og giver en god balance. Rigtig lækker øl. CharlesDarwin (1442), State College, Pennsylvania, USA Nov 27, 2008 750mL Bottle. Aromas is a light kiss of cork, curt apple juice and a bit of bread yeast. Soft and quiet. Pours an opalescent, cloudy golden with a hint of amber, and a tall froth of clean white soap, lasting long. Flavor is fresh, bright and not overly complex. A solid tripel. Airy. A bit of creaminess, some calvados and a light tooth of malt sugar. Classic and bit more refined and deep than most versions. Finished extremely cleanly and with bits of almond candy. branspra (86), Arlington, Virginia, USA Oct 26, 2008 Bottle. Pours a light orange, almost yellow color with a nice frothy white head. Aromas of bananas, fruit, wine, and a bit of pear. Creamy start to a non-carbonated texture with an oily aftertaste. Wonderful beer! montev87 (7), , Florida, USA does not count Oct 19, 2008 Batch 122- It’s scary how much this beer does actually taste like "fruit punch". Poured a golden color with a medium, white head. Alcohol is very well hidden. Sweet flavor, similar to "Hawaiian Punch". erunama (11), Washington, USA Oct 17, 2008 Pours a vibrant gold color with a nice head. Very smooth flavor for a beer with 9% ABV. Great spicy flavor, very long finish.
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