 Pastor (293), Maine, USA
Oct 3, 2008
Thanks to ckeegan04 for this one. Bottle batch t8067 poured into a Duvel pint glass produced a big white fluffy head (a good 4 fingers) on top of a clear apricot body.
This was quite surprising for an American brew. Aromas of big Belgian yeast and sweet fruit were well present in the nose. There is also a good spice presence as well a real good take on the style
The flavors are true to the style as well with all those wonderful Belgian flavors. With the fruity, spices that you would expect from a true Belgian tripel. The mouthfeel is spot on with great carbonation, and dangerously no hit of alcohol at all.
With this in the Duvel glass and me kicked back enjoying a crappy day indoors; it can’t get any more drinkable. A good brew and I must say one of the best American takes on the style that I have tried so far.
Dogbrick (2348), Columbus, Ohio, USA
Nov 30, 2008 This beer pours a clear dark orange-gold color with a thick and foamy bone white head that recedes slowly. Thick rings of lacing on the glass. Aroma of Bready malt, yeast and spices in the nose. Medium-bodied with flavors of grainy malt, honey and spices. Esters and pepper are present at times. The finish is spiced and malty with a banana and yeast aftertaste. Pretty good all around.
durhambeer (619), Durham, USA
Nov 29, 2008 Bottle thanks to Eugene. Deep golden orange hazy pour with generous slightly yellow off-white head. Sweet ripe fruits... citrus, peaches, bananas, some pear perhaps. Nice dry yeast flavor. Full palate. Very enjoyable beer.
amishcaravan (225), Winona, Minnesota, USA
Nov 28, 2008 scent of fermented fruit and yeast. nice taste of fruit and sour yeast. nice beer.
IlanMan (632), Winona, Minnesota, USA
Nov 28, 2008 Bottle: Light golden pour with floating sediment. Sweet malt and fruit/yeast aroma. More sweet malt flavor with a medium pepper and yeast flavor. Smooth brew but could use a hair less pepper and a bit more yeast and citrus.
JMerritt (1120), Macomb, Illinois, USA
Nov 26, 2008 Golden in color, tons of suspended yeast particles, with a massive, frothy egg-white head that is slowly diminishing, leaving behind clingy lacing. Aroma of banana, black pepper, cloves, musty basement and a bit of alcohol. Walnutty banana flavor, alcohol is fairly prevalent. Dry, alcoholic finish. Very nicely carbonated.
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