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Brewed by Brouwerij Palm
Style: Abbey Tripel
Steenhuffel, Belgium

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RATINGS: 191   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.27   EST. CALORIES: 261   ABV: 8.7%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Triple beer with a malt character and fragrant hint of hops with Bruges’ subtle herbal mixture (gruut). STEENBRUGGE Tripel has an alcohol content of 8.7 % Alc/Vol (bottled) or 8.5% (on tap). and is best served between 8° C and 12° C.


4.9
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
agleas1 (2) - USA - JAN 31, 2012 does not count
Fantastic nose leads to a great collar of tight bubbles that lace the glass after every delicious taste!

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
Papsoe (21781) - Frederiksberg, DENMARK - JUN 16, 2005
(Bottle 33 cl) My original version was from "De Gouden Boom" in Bruges. Orangey golden with a fine head. I get very vinous associations here - like a very good Chardonnay. Spicy with a late bitterness. Extremely, rich, aromatic and complex - the kind of beer that slowly unfolds in your mouth. Great stuff indeed. 151197

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 19/20
austinpowers (2827) - New York, New York, USA - DEC 25, 2002
Yummy! Sweet and one of the easiest to drink tripels on planet earth. No harsh alcohol taste, which is unusual for 8.5%. Deserves more credit than it gets.

4.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Gromit (479) - Port Orchard, Washington, USA - FEB 28, 2004
11.2oz bottle with cool and intricate label. Best Before date of 12 04 04. Poured into an Orval Belgian glass. Pours a cloudy blonde color, interestingly the same color of my oak table on which it sits. Nice head with good retention and some lacing. Smells...doughy green apples with a hint of cloves. Rather odd, I must say. Taste is quite good, though a bit different from anything I've had before. It's very complex. I'm at a loss to discribe much, though, but I'm trying. Definately some strong fruit esters with a hint of green apple. Cloves are apparent as is the malt. There's a lot going on here. The alcohol does make its presence known in the taste. Mouthfeel is very full and carbonated, but not overly so; it's definately not all foam and no thickness. This has some meat to it. Drinkability is good, but I want another to contemplate the flavors more and not because I can't wait to have another. A great Tripel and definately one worth seeking out.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
jbrus (4989) - Delft, NETHERLANDS - OCT 9, 2001
Nice and full. Rather sweet.

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
belgianhomebrew (646) - Acworth, Georgia, USA - FEB 15, 2002
Nice full malty aroma. Good body with a slight hop aftertaste. I really enjoyed this beer.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
JDBaker11058 (616) - Maryland, USA - JUL 19, 2011
Appearance: clear (!) medium gold, two finger frothy white head shrinking to a creamy cap, solid lacing. Aroma: toasted white bread, caraway seeds, champagne, white pepper. Taste: sweet buttered white toast, spicy notes of fresh cracked pepper, hay, herbal and floral notes, white grapes. Finish: slightly sweet, a little spicy, with some champagne dryness and a little peppery heat. Notes: Like a tripel mixed with a fine pilsner. Really liked the non-typical (for a tripel) spicy peppery/herbal notes, clearly from the gruut. Palate very creamy/oily but with good effervescence. Extremely drinkable.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
brewbandit (312) - Marietta, Georgia, USA - FEB 18, 2002
A nice light malty aroma is evident as the beer is decanted. It had a very nice full head, medium bubbles but getting creamier as the beer is consumed. The color was that of a faint golden ale. Spice flavors come through with a bit of hop. A very nice enjoyable Tripel.


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