3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
UPDATED: FEB 24, 2011
2/23/2011: Cumberland Merlot a Trois... Aroma: Sugary red grapes with a touch of Merlot/red wine sourness; fruity. Appearance: Bright and the color of clover honey; slow, sparkling carbonation bubbles; fluffy head of pale beige-colored bubbles. Flavor: Fruity and sweet with a bit of alcohol burn in the finish (not too much though considering the 9.2% ABV pay load!); the fruit flavors include ripe, fleshy fruits and sweet citrus with a bit of subtle yeastiness in the middle; the red wine barrel infusion and oaky, vanilla characteristics fit really well with the beer. Palate: Medium; smooth, well-rounded mouthfeel; slightly thick with a mild amount of carbonation creating a soft and creamy texture; feels great in the mouth! Overall: This is a great Trippel and I really like the wine barrel twist and sweetness; it’s quite delicious!
Growler fill ($5.99) from Party Town in Florence, KY. Rating #1 for this beer.
3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
On tap at the GTMW 2011. Clear golden yellow with a thin white head. Aroma of yeast, bready malt, fruit, oak and mild tannins. Taste of Belgian yeast, candi sugar, tannins, bready malt and mild oak and vanilla.
3.7 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
On tap at GTMW - Pours light amber with a thin white ring of head. Chardonnay present on the nose, dry and smooth, comingling nicely with a Belgian yeast. Taste is yeasty and sweet, with a nice fruitiness. Too carbonated, but the mix of the tripel sweetness and chardonnay really works for me.
3.5 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
On tap at GTMW (2011)
Heading in the direction of Cumberland I was eager to try their newest (to me) release. They’ve seldom disappointed and often have great beers for a small low key operation. This one was acceptable - my only objection is that the merlot treatment did not do much for me. Still the combination of hops, Belgian yeast, and sweet aspects meld into a pleasant experience that is smooth for something around 9% ABV.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Growler from shigadeyo. Poured clear copper color with an average frothy off-white head that lasted with good lacing. Moderate complex white grape, herbs and yeasty aroma. Medium to full body with a smooth sticky texture and soft carbonation. Medium sweet fruit flavor with a medium sweet & acidic finish of moderate duration with a small alcohol bite. This is a good beer.
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