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Brewed by Van Eecke
Style: Abt/Quadrupel
Poperinge-Watou, Belgium

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RATINGS: 411   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.48   EST. CALORIES: 300   ABV: 10%
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Bottle conditioned.


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4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
brewert (1) - Muskegon, Michigan, USA - JUN 2, 2012 does not count
Excellent strong ale that has a gentle bittering, and the classic Belgian taste change trickle expected of the style. Caramel, fruit, along with a slight pungent taste.

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
topherh (1857) - Kearney, Missouri, USA - MAY 15, 2012
Pours hazy golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet and fruity. Flavor is again sweet caramel malt, fruity, yeast and spice, with a light bitterness.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
BlackHaddock (2350) - Shropshire, ENGLAND - MAY 10, 2012
From BA (Jan 2008): How delighted I was to be invited by my daughter to a Belgian beer night, although I was in fact expecting to find bland beers and lagers. What a surprise then to be offered a corked and caged .75 litre green bottle of this fine beer. Best before 10/2009. I opened and poured all the beers during the evening, that way I can’t complain if it is done wrongly. Deep yellow in colour, the last glass poured had the sediment in, so that doesn’t count in the looks stakes. Yeast fills your nose, along with a sweetish sourish beery aroma only obtainable from Belgian breweries. The taste was all about the yeast, but with a fizzy feel and again that strange Belgian sweet and sourness. I very interesting beer, the 10% alcohol isn’t overpowering in any way and the whole experience was enjoyable, a well crafted beer.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Huubs (140) - NETHERLANDS - MAY 4, 2012
Geel, richting oranje kleur. Beetje troebel met een witte schuimkop die snel vermindert. Smaak is licht bitter, fruitig en droog hoppig/gistig. Prima bier, niet super bijzonder. Aldus Huubs. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Thorval (24) - BELGIUM - APR 26, 2012
Nice head medium lasting head. Golden color typical of Belgian tripels. Pleasant hoppy aroma. Smooth and flavourful with a, no way unpleasant, different taste. Aftertaste doesn't linger long. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
Frovigalning (2024) - Örebro, SWEDEN - APR 8, 2012
It poured a hazy golden-yellow liquid with a big fluffy white head. Some minimal particles floating in the liquid. Yeasty and spicey smell with some peppers and fruit, subtle spices. Surprisingly light taste withsome fruity yeast, and pale malts. Warming alcoholic finish without feeling boozey. Some metall notes in the end but not as noticable as the other Kapittel Watou beers.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
dreadnord (993) - San Diego, California, USA - APR 8, 2012
Pours honey orange with a big white head. Nose is coriander, honey, cloves, grass, caramel and candy. Flavor is bittersweet mostly on the bitter side. Nice bitter finish. Mouth feel is a bit astringent at first then becomes slightly smoother toward the end. Medium body, long aftertaste. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
alobar (2297) - Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA - APR 6, 2012
Golden orange color with a white soapy head that dissipates quickly. Aroma of fruit, spice, yeast, and wheat. Dry with spice, yeast, orange, and a hint of wheat. Very different, but good beer.

4.3
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
corkyrory66 (229) - BELGIUM - MAR 30, 2012
Rappelons que Van Eecke décline cette bière Kapittel sous 5 variétés !! La triple, placée à un niveau de 10 %, est en théorie un des sommets de la gamme, d’où aussi son appellation de Abt (meaning abbot in dutch, the leader of the abbey). Cette bière est faite avec 4 malts différents et 2 variétés de houblon. On a donc placé de grands espoirs chez Van Eecke sur la triple. Alors pourquoi en faire une ambrée ? C’est assurément original pour une triple.. mais ne doit gêner en rien la dégustation. Par contre pour le style, elle perd pas mal de points..(voir le scoring) La bière est bien vivante en dégagement carbonique et en levurage. Les arômes sont de céréales, mais aussi de fruits blancs et de prune. La texture est très soyeuse. La première bouche fait apparaître un bon goût de réglissse, et un champ de céréales... La deuxième est plus sur les fruits nobles, avec une pointe de piment et de l’amertume bien dosée, venant des 2 variétés de houblon. La troisième est capiteuse (je n’ai pas dit Kapittel....) La levure est de bonne consistance et bien développée pour une triple. La finale est beaucoup plus douce que celle que j’avais bue jeune. Ici elle a un an en plus que la date limite, et l’âge lui va bien. J’ai d’ailleurs remonté ma première cote personnelle grâce à cet effet bénéfique de l’âge. En conclusion n’hésitez pas à en laisser vieillir quelques-unes. (Le brasseur parle d’ailleurs d’une vingtaine d’années.... Là, il faut être vraiment très patient...)

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
dnstone (1984) - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - MAR 18, 2012
Lighter in color with a white head. Strong malty aroma. Tastes roastier/darker than it looks. Notes: ’10 Zythos


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