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Captain Lawrence Xtra Gold

Captain Lawrence Xtra Gold - Abbey Tripel

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97
overall
Brewed by Captain Lawrence Brewing Company
Style: Abbey Tripel

Pleasantville, New York USA

bottled
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on tap
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
2413.8/5.03.77/5.010%96.9Trappist glass, Tulip
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Commercial Description:
This beer is an American adaptation to the classic Belgian style of beer known as a Tripel. Historically Tripels were brewed to have a very light golden color, a moderate hop presence, and be around 9% alcohol. But we are not in Belgium, so I decided to crank up the hops, dry hop the beer with American Amarillo hops, and brew it to 10% ABV. This is our American Tripel, enjoy. Sensory Profile: Enjoy in a goblet or wine glass. Tropical fruit and honey are the two biggest aromas coming from this lively brew. While the hop bitterness is not as powerful as an IPA, the hop flavor melds nicely with the fruity flavors created by the imported Belgian yeast strain used. Food Pairing: This beer goes great with roasted vegetables, fish and rotisserie chicken. And it can be used as a aperitif before dinner with shrimp cocktail.
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 shp555 (1678), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/102/516/20
Mar 15, 2008  
Pours a pale golden color with a white head. Aroma is malty, grainy, brett, musty, and peppery hops. Flavor is malty, grainy, wheaty, brett, and a dry, peppery hop finish.


 Rastacouere (5551), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/518/20
Mar 9, 2008  
Objectively speaking: Grainy, very fresh, delicate, floral and lean tripel. Very drinkable.
I like: Clean yeast profile. Esters and amarillo are well blended to the point of being easily confusing in their soft citrus influences (think mandarine, tangerine, peaches). Beautiful soft pils malt- crisp and honeyed. Very fresh smelling. Well integrated american hops, fairly bitter, but certainly not astringent. Hugely drinkable, light-medium body, crisp and engaging carbonation.
I dislike: Clear appearance. Not that it is overwhelming with its alcohol - it does not feel like 10%, but as a consequence to this very lean body, I found it a bit overly alcoholic/grainy in the finish.


 brewandbbq (269), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Mar 5, 2008  
Pours clear, light gold, with a lively, massive head. At least three inches of dense white froth settle down slowly, revealing some beautifull lacework. A singular strand of minute orbs relentlessly ascend from the bottom of the tulip glass. Aromatics are filled with fruit, vanilla, and warming alcohol. A kiss of malt and honey finish through, along with a minerally nod. The classic Belgian triple nose paired perfectly with fresh peaches and tangerines. Wowza. The mouthfeel is crisp and creamy, with vibrant carbonation. Tropical fruits and phenols dominate the pallet, with warming alcohol following closely behind. Exeptionally dry and fruity. Bitterness is firm and smooth, but not overbearing. Most of the hopping is in the flavoring and aromatics. Alcohol is warming, and the beer is a bit big for style...Perfect! Finishes with lingering orange, peach, and marmalade melange, some minimal lingering heat, with a faint vanilla note. Probably the best domestic triple I’ve ever had.


 bager (2121), Copenhagen N, Denmark
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/102/513/20
Mar 1, 2008  
Bottle (2006). Hazy yellow and golden in colour with a medium sized white head. Mlaty with a strong honey sweetness - notes of yeast, spices and fruit. Way too carbonated.


 toncatcher (228), Santee - SAN DIEGO, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/517/20
Feb 29, 2008  
Thanks to Padrefan98 for sharing. Pours light amber with lots of carbonation and a decent head. Aroma of light fruit and some bread. Flavors of dough, some brett sourness,and over-ripe pear.


 ThomasE (5179), Copenhagen, Denmark
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Feb 28, 2008  
Cloudy yellow colour with a white head. Hoppy, fruity and light spicy aroma with a vague sweet note. Malty, light sweet flavor with hoppy fruity notes. Light dry, biter and spicy finish.


 padrefan98 (787), (San Diego) Santee, California, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/104/518/20
Feb 27, 2008  
750ml thanks to dmac621. Are you kidding me? Another great beer by CL. Lots of bubbles in this one that were fun to watch. Flavors of sweetness, and some bitterness. Awesome stuff that words don’t do justice. Captain Lawrence I am hypnotized by your beer efforts.


 fordest (1954), Santee/San Diego, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Feb 27, 2008  
750 ml bottle shared with Padrefan98. Slightly hazy apricot colored pour with nice white head. Lots of bubbles coming up from the bottom. Aromas of sweet bread and citrus. Flavors were sweet up front with citrus hops and nice dry finish. Pretty darn tasty. Fred, I am loving your CL hookup.



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