Unibroue Trois Pistoles

Taste is . . . boring. Dark fruit, some cloves. Alcohol is well-hidden. Smooth mouthfeel. Drinkable, but unremarkable.

Disclaimer: I have never found a Belgium Ale that I like. This Trois Pistoles is only slightly different. From the get go I knew I was in trouble. This was the darkest Belgian I have ever seen. It had a copper hue that leaned into a greenish haze as it neared the rich head. It has a rich fruity odor akin to that of a Port Wine. Clearly a Belgian, but smoother and richer than any I had tried in the past It is very sweet with deep overtones of plum and grape. It is very smooth for its robust ABV and although stoutly Belgian I would not turn down another glass.

Really incredible. Super delicious and strong, strong, strong. Not for the weak of liver.

pours dark copper/auburn with a good sized white head. aroma is yeasty, rich roasted malts, sweet red fruits, some spice and caramel come through. drinks smooth and sweet with dark red fruit, cherries, roast malt, a nice spice i cant put my finger on. yeast, sweet roasted malts, and alcohol finish this. very nice.

Draught at C’est What, Toronto. It’s dark amber red, lightly carbonated, with a thin cream coloured head. If I were pouring this myself from a bottle the head would be a lot bigger. The aroma has lots of wonderful cherry, some clove and orange, caramel. The mouthfeel is medium bodied and very inviting. I taste dark cherry, red grapes, plenty of grain, caramel, some tea, clove, alcohol.

Yet another treat from the October case... a fragrant yeast grabs the nostrils with that Belgian crispness distinctive to Unibroue... thick, dark body with an equally thick yet diminishing off-white head--substantial and worthy of its label... a mellow, even body--quite surprising--with a soft, retreating aftertaste that makes the drink that much more enjoyable.... a pleasant, refreshingly light mix of Belgian hops and something darker that makes this a perfect after dinner desertif. Something sweetly mingles with the beerish properties to bless Trois Pistoles with a light yet filling end. And where is the 9% alcohol? Perfectly placed somewhere, I believe...I could use the word "perfect" a few more times, but one gets the picture...

Best served only slightly below room temperature at 1:45 a.m. in a basement bookstore surrounded by bohemians in silly hats while flirting with a lazy-eyed tarot card reader in a black dress. Comes off overall like a good Belgian Dubbel, with strong port notes. Has a hint of hazelnut flavour comparable to Schloss Eggenberg Samichlaus Bier, only much more mellow and complex, like good jazz music. This is not a beer; it’s a lifestyle choice.

I definitely get the "port" aspect they were going for- an oaky and red berry/wine grape brew. Very smooth, could benefit from some more carbonation in my opinion.Had a malty-fruit finish that stuck with you awhile. High ABV is evident in "sticky sweet" flavour throughout.