 SpudClampDawg (901), Jasper, Indiana, USA
Dec 12, 2005 Draft: This year’s Rudolph is supposed to clock in at 11%. While the alcohol is hidden well, the beer is a sugary mess. I can’t believe this was done fermenting. The apple wine aroma is slightly appealing, but the cidery body is a real downer. Strong notes of saccarine, apple and pear take over and make it hard to finish a whole glass it is so sweet. If I could get a bottle I might try cellaring it for a year to see if it dries out.
Kevin (1765), Colorado, USA
Dec 6, 2005 dark gold pour with light color head. aroma is hoppy and notes of corriander play with the cascade. lemony spice and gentle earthy yeast flavor. warming, dry raisin finish.
Eladerman (47), Newburgh, Indiana, USA
Nov 23, 2005 Updated: Jan 24, 2008This a decent locally microbrewed Belgian Styled strong ale. Similar to Dark Horse brewery’s Sapient TripAle. The sweetness is a little cloying, but a decent attempt at the style. It’s worth getting a few goblets of this stuff during the Holiday season since, well, That’s the only time its brewed!
TAR (1995), Boulder Co., Colorado, USA
Apr 21, 2004 Draft: Muddied rufous. Bubblegummy yeast-laden, rotting apricot aroma with spicy esters and subdued noble hop juiciness. Medicine and alcohol undertones. Mostly peach and yeast notes in the flavor followed by medicine, banana, nuts, and toasted malt flashes. Touches of perfume, coriander, and dough. Rather malty finish with notes of yeast and white grape skins. Semi-peppery, as well, with a muted mustiness. Overall, a lame attempt and lacks the zip of a true Tripel. Also desperately needs much more dryness to help with the overbearing sweetness. Maybe next year?
MMM...Beer (385), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Jan 3, 2004 Pleasantly surprised with this one. Nice deep red color with a sour-fruity nose and palate. Almost to the degree of a lambic, but not quite. Not quite what I expected in a winter ale, but still enjoyed it.
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