St Feuillien Triple

33cl, from De Hopduvel Gent, complex, balanced, hazy, good head, very good brew

Bottle. Pours golden with thick white head. Floral fruit aromas. Taste is fresh and fruity. Very good.

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)

Bottle. Pours a dark golden yellow colour with white head. Aroma is cramel, honey, fruit, flowers and spices. Flavor is the same with a slight bitterness at the end, but a sweet one. Very good.

Pours a dark golden color with an excellent white head. Aroma and taste have strong hints of honey.