Dragonmead Final Absolution Trippel - Dragonmead Microbrewery

tectactoe

Michigan

3.93/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had both in many bottles and on tap many times and the Town Pump bar in Detroit. Pours a somewhat hazy, golden-amber color; heavy cloudiness in the middle, fairly volatile with a large, foamy white head that dissipates surprisingly quick. The aroma is great - baskets of sweet, earthy esters, spicy Belgian yeast and bread, clove, white pepper, phenol alcohol, bananas, apple skins, pears, and a nice whiff of bubble gum. The taste is no slouch, either. Final Absolution hits the palate soft and slightly silky, medium-bodied and with a high amount of carbonation. Belgian yeast flavors - bready, spicy clove, pepper, banana esters, earth, and bubble gum - dominate the palate. Some floral and perfume-like hop notes hit up front with a very short and sweet bitterness that quickly gives way to the rest of the flavor profile. The aftertaste is heavy on the bread and yeast flavors, like you would expect from any decent Tripel.

This was one of the first craft brews I fell in love with and it's a shame it's taken me this long to review it. Such a good example of a Belgian style from an American brewery. This is a hometown favorite of mine, and a great benchmark for the style.

Serving type: bottle

07-02-2012 00:55:21 | More by tectactoe

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