Trippel Belgian Style Ale - New Belgium Brewing

biglite351

Pennsylvania

2.95/5  rDev -23%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

A - The color of ginger-ale. tiny slice of white head at the corners of the rim.

S - Hint of banana, yeast and some spice.

T - Similar to the scent. A banana taste, milt hit of spice, belgian yeast.

M - Thin feel but a bit of residual coating. mild tingle on front top of tongue, and on the right side.

O - Nothing actually bad about this brew, but nothing that would make me actually buy it again. Almost seems like a light beer to me.

Serving type: bottle

10-09-2011 22:33:27 | More by biglite351

jhhollier

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

06-19-2013 18:48:48 | More by jhhollier

larbush

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +11%

06-19-2013 02:13:43 | More by larbush

TargaFlorio

Indiana

4/5  rDev +4.4%

06-17-2013 23:59:13 | More by TargaFlorio

aProtagonist

Georgia

4/5  rDev +4.4%

06-17-2013 05:16:16 | More by aProtagonist

JuicesFlowing

Kansas

3.64/5  rDev -5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a New Belgium globe glass.

Look: Light peachy copper color. A foamy white head leaves a light film with light lines of lacing.

Aroma: Slightly boozy up front, sweet bubblegum, malts, coriander.

Taste: Starts off a bit metallic but then a softer sweet malt comes in with a bubblegum taste laced with coriander, much like the aroma. A dryer hop finish.

Mouthfeel: Dry, boozy.

Overall: Decent, but the particular flavor of coriander is just too much. One bottle is enough.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 16:17:11 | More by JuicesFlowing

jjarreau

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

06-15-2013 04:02:12 | More by jjarreau

VictorWisc

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +11%

06-14-2013 07:26:16 | More by VictorWisc

MadScientist

New York

4/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A: A golden beer with excellent clarity and a rocky white head that leaves some lacing.

S: A nice spicy nose with aroma of pepper, coriander and some clove. There is a medium-low, light colored fruit ester like apricots and peaches. Some light herbal-like character. A low, floral alcohol aroma.

T: A smooth honey like malt sweetness blended with spice and fruit. There is a medium-low earth and spicy hops flavor and bitterness. The balance leans towards the sweet and malty side with a medium finish. Some spice in the aftertaste.

M: A medium bodied beer with a moderately-strong level of carbonation. A noticeable alcohol warmth.

O: Another excellently crafted, balance beer from New Belgium. It's on the lighter side of the Tripel style but still packs a lot of fruit, spicy flavor with a nice balance of sweetness that doesn't overwhelm.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 00:14:12 | More by MadScientist

doremite

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -15.1%

06-13-2013 22:51:35 | More by doremite

RCLOHR267

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +17.5%

06-13-2013 20:36:49 | More by RCLOHR267

LifeByTheDrop

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +17.5%

06-13-2013 03:44:30 | More by LifeByTheDrop

JMUbrewz

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

06-12-2013 19:42:18 | More by JMUbrewz

EyePeeAyBryan

Arizona

4/5  rDev +4.4%

06-12-2013 18:40:15 | More by EyePeeAyBryan

brauseboof

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +4.4%

06-09-2013 21:37:13 | More by brauseboof

Ilafan

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

06-09-2013 19:45:31 | More by Ilafan

Neverwhere

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +11%

06-09-2013 07:11:14 | More by Neverwhere

danoble1

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

06-09-2013 00:13:09 | More by danoble1

EagleTalon

Arkansas

4.36/5  rDev +13.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a Chimay chalice. Pours to a medium white head that falls to a thin layer and light lacing (could be the dusty glass, sorry). Aroma is spicy coriander, intense fruit esters from the yeast, and sweet caramel. Flavor is melt-in-your-mouth honey and biscuits, spices, fruits and a balancing spice and bitterness to offset the intense sweetness but not enough to dry out the finish. Mouthfeel is smooth, warming and appropriate to style. Overall a very well made beer that is excellent for sipping.

Serving type: bottle

06-08-2013 22:00:51 | More by EagleTalon

itracy63

Alaska

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

06-08-2013 04:35:30 | More by itracy63

jngrizzaffi

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +17.5%

06-07-2013 04:38:30 | More by jngrizzaffi

Vigilante

Nevada

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

06-06-2013 06:41:12 | More by Vigilante

jstevep00

Colorado

4/5  rDev +4.4%

06-06-2013 06:26:58 | More by jstevep00

C3likesbeer

California

4.11/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Yellow, yellow, perhaps a touch of amber. Pretty thin head with a decent lace that dissipates quickly. By the way, generic looking label. Meh.

S: This is where it starts to knock your socks off. Belgian yeast abbey ale goodness with some banana esters, spices and an indescribable crispness if that's possible with smell.

T: Delicate fruity and banana sweetness, bready and slight spices. Mouthfeel is nice and crispy with a warm alcohol and Belgian yeast finish. Stated simply, if you like Belgian Trippel Ales with the famous yeast and banana esters, you will like this.

O: Excellent crisp, slightly spicy and balanced Trippel.

Serving type: bottle

06-06-2013 02:55:17 | More by C3likesbeer

Luiz0930

California

4/5  rDev +4.4%

06-05-2013 06:30:45 | More by Luiz0930