Belgian Tripel - The Defiant Brewing Company

farrago

New Jersey

4.45/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Thin, initially fluffy head of white tiny bubbles, the final thin surface coating continually renewed, the lacing forms a solid sheet on the glass side but no stickiness, just slides down into the liquid. Pleasing light haze to the bright yellow hued liquid, warm sort of opacity, strong beads of thicker bubbles percolate throughout. The nose has an unassuming sturdiness, tightly weaves together the tart orange citrus, yeast, clove, honey, floral water, peach to apricot to fig fruit, too clean for real earthiness, pinch of white pepper, for all its freshness has a syrupy texture in your nostrils, decent lift for its heft. Medium-bodied, somewhat hyper carbonation, nowhere near excessively foamy but makes it harder for the flavors to settle in. Clove, nutmeg, cardamom, then a blast of lemon, blood orange and grapefruit, great cut without being too dry nor puckering. The yeastiness is fresh and fuels a country bread to baguette character. Yes, there is a bit of banana and bubblegum there but really there’s a lot more basic apricot, peach, pineapple, green apple fruit. Honey much lower, much higher florality. Gives you the textbook array of the style while maintaining a clean profile which increases drinkability. A good food beer.

Serving type: bottle

10-12-2012 01:37:39 | More by farrago

JerkyMcgurky

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +6.3%

03-13-2013 21:01:54 | More by JerkyMcgurky

JC333

New York

4.75/5  rDev +18.8%

03-04-2013 23:23:36 | More by JC333

Phyl21ca

Quebec (Canada)

3.76/5  rDev -6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Bottle: Poured a bright slightly hazy yellow color ale with a rather large white foamy head with good retention and minimal lacing. Aroma of fruity ester with sweet candy notes is quite nice. Taste is a good mix between some fruity ester with candy-like residual sugar with medium Belgian style malt backbone. Body is about average with medium carbonation and no apparent alcohol. More fruity then I was expecting but very well enjoyable nonetheless.

Serving type: bottle

03-04-2013 15:54:49 | More by Phyl21ca

zillo043068

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -6.3%

02-18-2013 16:49:27 | More by zillo043068

bsopko

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -25%

02-16-2013 17:35:44 | More by bsopko

Christopper

New York

4.75/5  rDev +18.8%

02-12-2013 19:45:16 | More by Christopper

Guinnsslvr

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +18.8%

01-20-2013 23:48:53 | More by Guinnsslvr

RedneckBeerz

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +6.3%

01-17-2013 14:40:03 | More by RedneckBeerz

sirsteve42

New York

4.25/5  rDev +6.3%

01-12-2013 11:17:11 | More by sirsteve42

mendvicdog

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +6.3%

01-02-2013 02:58:23 | More by mendvicdog

halo913

Connecticut

4/5  rDev 0%

12-09-2012 16:29:18 | More by halo913

djkman

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +12.5%

10-13-2012 21:43:50 | More by djkman

patburke36

4.5/5  rDev +12.5%

09-21-2012 03:05:22 | More by patburke36

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev 0%

09-18-2012 23:59:53 | More by t0rin0

acurtis

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -12.5%

09-09-2012 22:28:06 | More by acurtis

DelicateDelirium

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev 0%

09-04-2012 22:43:58 | More by DelicateDelirium

Bierman9

New Hampshire

4.4/5  rDev +10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Bought this 750ml bottle last week in West Milford NJ and popped it last eve, after a hard day of work and a good bike ride...

After a struggle with the cork, I poured some into a small tulip. It was a bright, yellow-golden color, with a bit of haziness. There was plentiful fine carbo swirling about, and the head was a creamy, smooth layer of white foam. Lots of weblike lacing was left behind. Aroma was enticing, with tropical fruit and a doughy character present. It was quite easy going down, with a medium+ body and a solid smoothness.

Lightly sweet in taste, it had a touch of toastiness to it. Then came some fruit action, with suggestions of mango, pear and green apple mixed in with a hint of honey. The finish is rather dry, and it is there that it became somewhat spicy and peppery.

A bit on the pricy side for frequent consumption, but a damn good Tripel, in my opinion. Prosit!!

4.4/5 rDev +13.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

1490

Serving type: bottle

08-23-2012 15:41:37 | More by Bierman9

soulembrocation

New York

5/5  rDev +25%

07-17-2012 20:07:10 | More by soulembrocation

zonker17

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -12.5%

07-13-2012 03:36:06 | More by zonker17

flagmantho

Washington

4.08/5  rDev +2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Poured from 750mL corked & caged bottle into a tulip.

Appearance: beautiful light-gold hue with a nice haze that gives the body a matte finish. There's a strong effervescence and three fingers of creamy white foam atop. Lovely.

Smell: sweet aroma of light malt and hints of orchard fruit. Basic, but appealing.

Taste: sweet malt with a mild fruity character which accents the malt. There's also a floral character to this beer which is interesting. Alcohol is a bit on the hot side, but it's not harsh or anything. Bitterness is perhaps high for a tripel, but it's smooth and welcome here. Pretty tasty, if a bit hot on the alcohol.

Mouthfeel: medium body with a huge carbonation. Creaminess is massive and mouth-filling. I like it a great deal.

Overall: this is a very good and satisfying tripel, although a little more fruitiness and a little less alcohol in the flavor would be awesome.

Serving type: bottle

06-26-2012 17:42:20 | More by flagmantho

ricoch3t

Colorado

2.5/5  rDev -37.5%

05-16-2012 00:53:05 | More by ricoch3t

jtmartino

California

4.63/5  rDev +15.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Pours a beautiful pale golden color with a healthy microbubble head showcasing the bottle conditioning.

Smell is bready with some citrus, spicy hop and funk. Did not realize this beer had some wild yeast in it.

Taste is lighter than I had expected. Bready wih some citrus and a hoppy bite. Hides the alcohol well, and finishes with a light funkiness that is actually pretty delicious.

Mouthfeel is excellent...well carbonated and a little thickness that comes from the alcohol.

Overall this is a great beer. Lighter than other Belgians, almost like a beer de garde with the wild yeast funk. Definitely worth checking out.

Serving type: bottle

05-06-2012 01:10:58 | More by jtmartino

JxExM

New York

4/5  rDev 0%

05-03-2012 01:28:10 | More by JxExM

bvlaminck

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -25%

05-01-2012 00:36:59 | More by bvlaminck