Westmalle Tripel

Brewed by Brouwerij der Trappisten van Westmalle
Style: Abbey Tripel
Malle, Belgium

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip

11.2 ounce bottled poured into my Chimay Trappist glass. I’m rating a pair of Tripels tonight, this is my second. This one pours a bright golden color that’s hazy in appearance. Better head than I was expecting, with about a quarter inch of soap suds around the glass. Some pear and pineapple notes in the nose. Smells brighter than I thought it would, if that makes sense. First taste is dry, very dry, with a light mouthfeel and a huge alcohol-infused finish. As my palate acclimates I get more citrus, specifically lemon and orange, flavors. Theres’ some nice things going on with the malt in this beer - it’s almost sweet, kind of like French bread. Aside from the obvious alcohol - there’s no where for it to hide, after all - there’s a nice bright finish to this beer that’s somewhat citrusy and grassy. It’s hoppier than I expected, but that’s not necessarily a criticism, as I feel it’s very well balanced. Some Belgian beers have a tendency to be overly sweet however that is not the case with Westmalle. Indeed, it’s dry but not overly so. The mouthfeel is somewhat creamy but not too watery. This is one balanced beer, and really well done. Maybe one of the best Tripels I’ve had, and that’s saying something.

Actually my first time trying this. I can’t believe they use synthetic corks! A light pour reveals a large white head atop a clear, blonde body. Does truely smell amazing- spicy, some floral hops, grains, and Belgian yeast. maybe even a little musty smelling. Taste is very full flavored, lots of complex esters, and phelolic notes. lace is good. Lively carbonation keeps your mouth awake. Very nice beer. Should have had it sooner.

330ml bottle. Pours a cloudy yellow with hints of orange toward the middle. Bright white head that leaves a solid lace. Big fruit esters on the nose with hints of citrus and spice. Mildly sweet fruit on the palate with a little hint of alcohol and a nice warm, bitter finish.

averaage frothy white head. excellent lacing. mostly diminishing. flat thick medium particles light amber body. aroma: light yeasty, apple, pear, white wine alcohol. if: moderate sweet light bitter. ff: moderate sweet bitter; average duration. palate: medium body, creamy texture, lively carbonation metallic finish.bem adocicada, com amargor pungent; fiel ao estilo~; aquecimento alcoólico, presença acentuada do mesmo; toques frutados no paladar, lembrando laranja; Nota: 210 Skol

Bottle, best before 15/07/11 - Pours a hazy golden amber with a huge pillowy white head. Dough and yeast on the nose, with floral, perfumy hops over a layer of bready malt and honey. Most of the initial flavor is hidden by overzealous carbonation, but there’s some bready and sweet malt in there. Dark chocolate notes and lots of spicy hops on the finish that sit on the tongue and linger for awhile. Decent amount of booziness on the finish, with a little bit of sharpness. Too much biting carbonation, though it has a pleasant light syrupyness and a medium body. Seems well put-together, and while it’s fun to drink, hard to justify at $5 a pop.

Very light for a trappist ale. Nose is light clove, yeast, banana, and alcohol. Taste is very very smooth. Belgian yeast accented with citrus and strong Belgian hops signature to trappist ales.

Golden pour from bottle. Nose and taste is yeast, spices and light citrus. Warm alcohol finish. Another excellent Belgian strong ale (are there any "bad" Belgian strong ales??)

Bottle shared with DarkBeerChick. Pours a hazy, straw colored body topped with some ivory head that leaves nice lacing. Aromas are grassy hops, spicy yeast, clove and some sweet maltyness. Flavors are immediately spicy/peppery, light sweetness, a bit grainy and slightly fruity. Active carbonation that’s fizzy and coarse. Medium to full mouthfeel.