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Midnight Sun Épluche-Culotte

Midnight Sun Épluche-Culotte - Abbey Tripel

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 Percentile 
96
overall
Brewed by Midnight Sun Brewing Company
Style: Abbey Tripel

Anchorage, Alaska USA

bottled
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
2693.74/5.03.72/5.08.5%95.1Trappist glass, Tulip
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Commercial Description:
Voluptuous yet elegant, Epluche-culotte Trippel exudes its free spirit with orangey-amber color topped with a creamy white head. The aroma is sweet, spicy and earthy. The addition of Curacao (bitter) orange peel and whole coriander infuse color, citrus and spice while a special Belgian yeast strain imparts other enticing flavors and aromas during fermentation. Bottle conditioning creates the right effervescence for a perfectly heady experience. In the style of a Belgian Trippel, Epluche-culotte is delicious yet spirited. Originally named Extreme Polar White Bier, it got nicknamed "Panty Peeler" . We say it in French: E'pluche-culotte. The joyride awaits.
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 TheEpeeist (1430), Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/517/20
Nov 27, 2008  
22 oz bottle. Clear peachy brown with a fluffy white head. Nose is yeast, coriander and orange peel with hints of honey and clover. Crisp with a sharp tang. Smooths out leaving a light tongue tingle. Taste is creamy green banana, bitter orange peel and a touch of candi sweetness. Reminds me of St. B’s; one of my favorite tripels.


 GAManiac (1123), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/515/20
Nov 20, 2008  
This one pours a deep golden orange with a fluffy white three-finger head that recedes to an inch-thick cap that lingers throughout. The lacing is very good. The aroma is a spiced up version of a typical tripel. It has the generous Belgian yeast aroma and slight candied sugar presence. But on top of that I get a healthy dose of citrus hops, lemons and oranges, and coriander. The taste starts out with the citrus hops, with a hint of lemony tartness in the background. The Belgian yeast is present as well and the finish has a touch of the lemon zest and a generous dose of spices. I also got an interested toasted grain presence throughout which I wasn’t expecting. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with lots of carbonation with a slightly dry, toasty finish. This is another creative take on a Belgian style from Midnight Sun, who I continue to be impressed with in general. Not one of my favorites from them but still recommended.


 waolsen (1220), Littleton, Colorado, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/103/515/20
Oct 17, 2008  
bottle. thanks glkaiser. Panty Peeler is a great name. copper hazy with thin head. orange, rich malts, yeast and spice make a well rounded aroma. strong marmelade jam flavor and sticky syrup texture. fruit is dominant in this triple. smooth malting and light spice. finish is dry and slightly bitter.


 wetherel (1565), Encinitas, California, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Aug 21, 2008  
22oz bottle from hannont on 5/8/08/ Pours a cloudy yellow amber color. Excellent aroma, of a little bit of banana, some corriander. really nice. Taste is sweet, easy to drink. A bit orange zest melds with the sweetness. Excellent. Truly one of the best Belgian triples. A pleasant surprise. I feel no qualms about rating this much higher than the average.


 josarah (106), Hinesburg, Vermont, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/103/513/20
Aug 11, 2008  
Draft at brewery, white head, cloudy gold color, strong orange aroma. Well concealed alcohol. A very tasty brew with a orange and spice notes. Very drinkable


 BlackDonald (1127), Boise, Idaho, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/516/20
Jul 31, 2008    Updated: Aug 9, 2008
I really enjoyed this, very traditional, and true to style. A nice tribute to regional Belgian styles, and this brewery has it in spades. Lots of effervescent lighter fruits in this one, pears, grapes, and a light yeastiness, which mellows into a nice creamy mouthfeel. Very drinkable, finishing very dry on the palate.


 HughConway (364), Alabama, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/518/20
Jul 26, 2008  
Bottle. Fine aroma. Brown with light head, spicy taste, fine brew. Surprised the label met ATF approval.


BeerNeedy (60), Anchorage, Alaska, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/516/20
Jul 19, 2008  
22 oz. bottle. Produces a decent head atop a cloudy orange body. The orange is clearly noticeable on first aroma. This beer is surprisingly smooth and mellow considering its ABV. Not a huge fan of this variety but this stuff is OK.



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