Friday, June 27, 2014

Allagash Tripel Reserve

Style: Abbey Tripel, Strong Golden Ale
ABV: 9.0%
IBUs: NA
Suggested Serving Temp.: 40-50 Degrees

Description: Marked by notes of passionfruit and herbs in the aroma accompanied by suggested banana and honey in a complex pallet for a smooth finish. 

Rating: 7.9%
Review:(Served on tap in 10oz snifter glass)
  Appearance: Light golden color with very slim head which remains for a good while. A good amount of carbonation. Quite hazy overall.  
  Smell: A lot of bread yeast and spices not much grapefruit as was suggested. 
  Taste: Medium body, heavy presence of belgian yeasts with a slight herbal spiciness, fair amount of tartness but also honey is present in the finish. 
  Mouthfeel: Lighter to medium body with a good amount of carbonation. 
  Overall: Delicious, good for sipping on and noticing its complex attributes.

Web Link:
http://www.allagash.com/beer/year-round/tripel

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