Dragonmead Final Absolution Trippel - Dragonmead Microbrewery

mooseisloose

Florida

4.1/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Part of a beer score of Michigan brews graciously bequithed upon me by relatives visiting at Christmastime, let's give it a whirl. At first glance I see it is bottle conditioned as it has yeast on the bottom, give a swirl and let it rest a bit as to avoid playing "beer hunter". Popping the top of this brew it smells, well, yeasty. Also very malty with hints of licorice, spices and candies. Pours to a cloudy yellow orange with a fizzy off white head that recedes quickly. I'm letting it warm a bit as this is one I don't want to drink too cold. On the first sip the first standout is mouthfeel. Mouthfeel is like syrup with a fizziness that adds to flavor. The flavor is sweet at the start almost citrus like but then quickly shifts to a sour tartiness that then transitions into a slightly bitter finish. There is some warming but for the most part the high AC isn't readily evident. This is a very tasty brew, that will, without a doubt, knock your socks off.

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2011 18:03:03 | More by mooseisloose

spikechiquet

Indiana

5/5  rDev +24.1%

05-20-2013 03:14:06 | More by spikechiquet

NJB145

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

05-19-2013 01:15:25 | More by NJB145

Roman5150

Michigan

4.05/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

bottle into snifter

appearance: dark cloudy unfiltered orange, slight white head, intricate lacing

smell: heavy coriander, clove, belgian yeast, subtle ginger, citrus, some grape

taste: coriander, citrus, lemon, not getting much of the malt presence, sourness is prominent, notes of apricot, hint of white wine, slight ginger in the finish. Very well balanced and smooth

mouthfeel: average carbonation, semi-full bodied, the finish is pretty thin..

overall: Probably my favorite American take on a trappist style trippel. While not equal to any Belgian equivalent, this is a damn good beer. Well balanced, refreshing, with a nice sour/fruity presence that adds some zest to the normal bready trippel style. My favorite offering from Dragonsmead, a quality brew that I will buy again. Pretty hard to find, even in SE Michigan.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 04:56:34 | More by Roman5150

HarmonMW

Michigan

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-12-2013 02:58:08 | More by HarmonMW

rsenters29

Michigan

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-01-2013 19:41:36 | More by rsenters29

jsurfs82

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

04-23-2013 04:02:57 | More by jsurfs82

akttr

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

04-22-2013 03:40:32 | More by akttr

fredmugs

Indiana

3/5  rDev -25.6%

04-22-2013 00:49:51 | More by fredmugs

Punqbert

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

04-17-2013 01:26:15 | More by Punqbert

BMyers85

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +17.9%

03-29-2013 12:15:47 | More by BMyers85

Sparky44

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

03-25-2013 01:10:20 | More by Sparky44

Chimneyman

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +17.9%

03-24-2013 01:49:58 | More by Chimneyman

syntax

Michigan

4/5  rDev -0.7%

03-21-2013 20:34:23 | More by syntax

JonNunes

Nevada

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

03-21-2013 05:41:33 | More by JonNunes

JoeForan

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

03-16-2013 16:46:28 | More by JoeForan

breakingbland

Michigan

3.96/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Poured from a bottle into a goblet.

Appearance: Honey golden. The short off-white head dissipated to a ring of foam.

Aroma: A slight sourness with sweet caramel.

Taste: Funky sour with some sweetness. Detected fruitiness (apricot?). Nice balance between the flavor components. A pleasant sweetness lingers on the tongue.

Mouthfeel: A little light with low carbonation even when held in the mouth for a while.

Overall: Quite enjoyable. This is a very nice example of this style. I'll definitely have it again.

Serving type: bottle

03-16-2013 16:45:05 | More by breakingbland

mjw1200

Ohio

5/5  rDev +24.1%

03-15-2013 02:43:22 | More by mjw1200

cr0ckett

Michigan

4/5  rDev -0.7%

03-04-2013 00:40:09 | More by cr0ckett

Kevin55

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

03-03-2013 23:13:26 | More by Kevin55

Gonzoillini

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

03-02-2013 03:44:59 | More by Gonzoillini

JohnnieNepal

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

02-22-2013 23:54:39 | More by JohnnieNepal

hackmann

Michigan

4.3/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Appearance: hazy golden body with a one finger white head; if it pours clear then you did not get the sediment off the bottom of the bottle.

Aroma: mild earthy yeast, fruity, light Belgian spice, sweet

Flavors: fruity – white grape, banana, pear, apple and a touch of orange; sweet; spicy Belgian style yeast; light clove; mild floral hops

Mouthfeel: mild-moderate; sweet candied fruit, light tart feel, floral, smooth, very low carbonation, the alcohol does not come into play here on the taste so be careful

To the Point: a pretty good Trippel; a solid representation of this style; it is worthy to purchase

Serving type: bottle

02-17-2013 22:02:48 | More by hackmann

BeerBucks

New York

4/5  rDev -0.7%

02-09-2013 00:07:12 | More by BeerBucks

LaurensDeJong

Michigan

4/5  rDev -0.7%

02-07-2013 18:49:29 | More by LaurensDeJong