Bear Republic BRBC Tripel Belgian

Brewed by Bear Republic Brewing Company
Style: Abbey Tripel
Healdsburg, California USA

Draught at brewpub. Very sweet and sticky tripel with nice fruity tastes. Pours a very nice amber color. Enjoyable all around and a good take on the style.

Let’s talk about this beer from the ground up... Bottom of the glass is crystal clear...There is clearly heavy filtration on this beer. The belgian triple yeasty profiles are not dominant or very present. Aroma is that of a sweet honey/candy sugar backbone. It’s not unpleasant but it does not showcase anything of a good triple style beer. Body is very thin and syrupy...The flavor is one dimensional candy sugar. If you are with a novice beer drinker who doesn’t like beer then this syrupy brew might make them happy. I was blown away that they only pour this in a 12 ounce belgian style open/tulip like glass. The beer was so one dimensional and sugary that I could not be interested. Of all the beers I’ve had there this is the worst. Most of the beers are very hoppy. This one lacked hops which I thought was good for a belgian style but really there is nothing belgian about it. Save your 8$ and buy a real belgian. Or go to Russian River Brewing for a better example of the American Belgian st yle. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Save your cash.

Poured a clear gold with a nice medium sized white head and sticky lacing rings. Nose of fruit and bubble-gum. Slick and creamy mouthfeel. Flavor shows typical belgian yeasts notes with citrus, apple, and flowers. Finish is dry. Nice Belgian Tripel.