 kepano (239), Meudon, France
Jul 19, 2008
Bright and golden like acacia honey, this brew’s lively carbonation exhales a fluffy long-lasting white head. Potently aromatic like many tripels, St Feuillien’s take suggests the usual blend of sweet grains and classic overtones of bubble gum, soapy banana and pineapple esters. Unmistakable coconut shavings, biscuits, lemon peel and waxy honey present the certain idiosyncrasies of this beer. Deeper investigation yields hints of green mint, leather, cigar smoke and white grapes. An undeniably attractive though almost cloying aroma. Fluffy and ripe, the mouthfeel follows were the nose left off, starting sharp with citrus tones and quickly moving to spices and bubble gum. Ample grains carry a satisfying and balancing dryness as the finish leans towards a slightly herbaceous tone of basil and pepper. The alcohol isn’t felt until a lingering heat warms the back of the tongue. Initially this seems to be a rather formulaic brew, but as the glass warms up the spice profile becomes especially intriguing, suggesting clove, black pepper and slightly musty peach flavor. St Feuillien has crafted a dynamic and enjoyable tripel that definitely ranks on the higher end of the style. (19/06/2007)
Barrios (488), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Jun 28, 2009 Dark golden to clover color body with a white head. Aroma is hops and coriander. Flavor is dough, little yeast sour funkiness.
mjs (1141), Helsinki, Finland
Jun 28, 2009 (Bottle, 0.75 l, on 2009-06-26) Golden and lightly hazy. Small white head. Fruity and sweet aroma with some honey like hints. Medium bodied and bit dry palate with quite high carbonation. Sweetness, malts, honey, fruitiness, grass and bitterness in taste. Fruity and lightly bitter aftertaste.
curly (412), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Jun 25, 2009 Pours orange with a decent white head. Malt, pine and citrus aroma. Taste is citrus, ripe fruit and some tart, maybe from the yeast. Smooth beer with a great balance.
mxthem (11), Italy
Jun 24, 2009 Schiuma non persistentissima. Bevuta in Pazzeria alla spina. L’aspetto è comunque ottimo, di quel marrone ramato lucido che, nel suo bicchiere istituzionale, rende tantissimo. Quasi perfettamente bilanciata, tende leggermente verso il secco, ben supportata dalla gradazione alcoolica. Gli aromi complessi di caramello e spezie, colorano questa birra.
can8ianben (818), Pasadena, California, USA
Jun 21, 2009 Had this on tap at Lucky Baldwins during their IPA festival - not quite sure why they thought this was an IPA... golden yellow in color with a thick white foamy head. Beautiful floral aroma with a lovely sweet and savory flavor. Yeast just really explodes with spice and fruit. This is an excellent beer.
redlight (1257), Winter Park, Florida, USA
Jun 6, 2009 750ml @ redlight redlight. Sweet malts, sugary, light caramel aromas with spicy notes. Pours golden blonde with a thick white head. Fruity, light citrus, star fruits, melon, apple, spices, corriander, grains of paradise, white pepper, finishes dry. Good carbonation, and there’s just a slight slight hint of tartness.
MrGGen (152), Italy
Jun 3, 2009 Colore arancio/dorato,schiuma gialla ben densa, persistente. Aroma piccante e speziato, un pò agrumatGusto di malto dolce,di miele e spezie,e un po alcoolico. Dolce anche nel retrogusto. Molto buona ma migliorabile.
Butters (1278), Not-so-Temporarily in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
May 26, 2009 Sampled at the Alexi TN distributor’s tasting; thanks Jim Bird! Clearish golden pour with good white head. Nose of coriander and belgian yeast. A bit of a tart finish with a dusty palate. Overrated I think.
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