Trois Pistoles - Unibroue

Longstaff

Massachusetts

3.85/5  rDev -9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

The bottle says that it has a port like finish and it does. This dark colored strong ale would be great for sipping in front of the fire on a cold winter night. Has a leathery taste with hints of dried prune fruitiness. You can feel the warmth of the alcohol but does not overpower the other flavors. Finishes somewhat dry in the mouth. Had this with some Chinese food and it cut the greasiness wonderfully. Not my favorite Unibroue beer and I would not seek it out on a regular basis, but this is a decent strong ale.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2002 06:53:11 | More by Longstaff

frank4sail

New Jersey

4.97/5  rDev +17.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Fruity/yeasty nose with a hint of sweetness. Dark cloudy black cherry color. Lots of little bubbles from bottle conditioning. Fruity original taste with a smooth spicey finish. Very well crafted, with a finish that leaves your tongue ready for more sparkle and a little alcohol warmth. The original feel is one of action and the finish is smooth and balanced. There ia alot going on here, but that is what is so impressive. There is a very fine light lace on the glass. Curl up with a bottle and enjoy the complexity. This vintage was listed best before: 5/8/04. Tasted in chimay goblet.

Serving type: bottle

05-29-2002 08:10:50 | More by frank4sail

mophie

Delaware

4.85/5  rDev +14.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This could very well be my favorite Unibroue (at least so far, anyway). Deep hazy garnet with an ultra-foamy tan head. Smells of apples and cloves, with a touch of pepper. Smooth, fruity, spicy taste, with a bit of an alcohol burn in the finish (quite nice, actually). The overall effect is quite warming and pleasant. Yum! I continue to be very impressed with these guys.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2002 19:01:34 | More by mophie

weissbierhead

New York

4.4/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

I have to give BA credit for introducing me to Unibroue. Trois Pistoles was the first Unibroue offering that I tried. Dark color, creamy head, multi fruit flavor, belgian strong ale is becoming a new favorite.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2002 16:57:49 | More by weissbierhead

Andy

Massachusetts

4.22/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Big grape aroma (fresh red grapes). The aroma is unlike any other I have encountered in beer. Alcohol flavor is present and it offers a dry finish. Slight lactic acid sourness accompanies a very winey (Sangria?) flavor.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2002 19:35:14 | More by Andy

StevieW

Florida

4.47/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

dark brown color, think foamy brown head. The head settled quickly but was still very good. Smelled alot of spices and fruit. noticable alcohol and very very smooth for the higher abv. Very sweet on the tongue and almost no bitterness. Not a beer to down several at a time, but very very good. The taste improved as it warmed in the glass. Cool looking bottle too. Exp. date is 9/4/04 Wow.

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2002 15:48:44 | More by StevieW

mickeymac

California

4.1/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours with a nice foamy head and is a nice garnet in the glass. A raisin/date smell and taste are fruity but not overwhelmingly so. The flavor is complex, and Unibroue's comparison to port is not far off. Although I gave up cigars a few years back, this one would probably go well with a full-bodied Churchill.

Serving type: bottle

04-08-2002 21:50:55 | More by mickeymac

rastaman

United Kingdom (England)

2.1/5  rDev -50.5%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

Very poor, thin, cloying, slightly sweet, and just nothing happening at all, i'm sorry if everyone else liked it, but i didn't, did nothing for me.

Serving type: bottle

04-03-2002 23:55:37 | More by rastaman

htomsirveaux

Texas

4.33/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Another good beer from Unibroue. Pours with a large dark brown head. The beer is a clear dark brown color. Smells of alcohol and dried fruit, very nice. Tastes of raisins and dates, alcohol present throughout but not overpowering. Some gingerbread spiciness in the finish. Medium body. Warms you up nicely.

Serving type: bottle

03-26-2002 11:41:21 | More by htomsirveaux

Reverand

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Another incredible beer from Unibroue. This beer has it all great color, aroma, taste and drinkabilty. The 9% a.b.v isn't noticable when it is cold but when it gets to room temperature look out.

Serving type: bottle

03-25-2002 05:40:35 | More by Reverand

Bierman9

New Hampshire

4.03/5  rDev -5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

My second sample from the Unibroue line...so far, so good!
Pours a rich, dark brown color, with some yeasty haziness. Produced a decent-sized, creamy head. Aroma was mildly fruity, reminiscent a bit of Ommegang. A good feel on the tongue, with a touch of lingering carbonation. Nice malty start, with dark-fruit flavors, ending with a spicy jab on the palate. For 9% abv, I don't pick up the alcohol much... Overall, a pretty good bier.

overall: 4.1
appearance: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | mouthfeel: 4 | drinkability: 4

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Serving type: bottle

03-24-2002 15:44:04 | More by Bierman9

Jason

Massachusetts

4.45/5  rDev +5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Presentation: 12oz brown twist with a bottled on date on the back label.

Appearance: Tawny amber brown with a thin tan lace that does not subside.

Smell: Grassy with a barn yard / horse blanket and a mild tartness in the aroma.

Taste: Crisp carbonation with a chewy malt palate that has toasted and chocolate undertones. Very rich and spicy with hints of black pepper. Alcohol is quite evident allowing some sweetness to the taste buds and also lending a hand to the spicy flavours. The rest of the palate is on the dry side with an underlying grainy, herbal and earthy taste throughout.

Notes: Another spectacular brew from one of the best breweries from Canada. Big enough to pair up with the most robust meals or just to sip the cold winter months away. Packed with complex flavours and deviously drinkable at 9% abv.

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2002 17:35:25 | More by Jason

cokes

Wisconsin

4.38/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Another winner from our friends up north. Maltier than most of the other Unibroue creations. This makes the beer seem bigger than most of their other styles. Chewy and creamy. It pours a nice scarlet brown with a quickly diminishing, but not disappearing tan head. Fruity and spicy. Big time flavors every direction you turn. Alcohol is a major player here, especially in the finish. Wine like taste settles in late and passes out on your couch (i.e. sticks around for a long time). But not neccessarily the type of visitor you want to leave. (The bottle notes this as "port". Call me uncouth, but I don't know beans about wine, so I will just take their word).
Quite an stellar brew in my book, and just a step below their some of their other offerings (Don, Fin and Maudite). Usually a "second-tier" beer in a brewery's repitoire is nothing to get overly excited about. But Unibroue is an exception to all rules. Everything they touch is gold.

Serving type: bottle

02-22-2002 01:59:36 | More by cokes

LarryV

Massachusetts

4.8/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

I really enjoyed this beer, one of my favorites of the Unibroue line. Has an almost sherry like aftertaste with smooth body. I didn't find that the alchohol was very pronounced. Excellent.

Serving type: bottle

02-16-2002 09:57:12 | More by LarryV

AaronRed

New York

4.55/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

What a smooth beer. I have not tasted a full bodied dark Belgian style ale that was this smooth. It had a creamy texture that made this a wonderful beer to sit and sip all night

Serving type: bottle

12-30-2001 20:57:13 | More by AaronRed

ThreePistols

Florida

4/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Dark cloudy brown color. Beige head. A complex, spicy aroma with a hint of yeast, fruit and vanilla. Definitely a sipping beer. Dark fruit, vanilla, chocolate and caramel notes with a strong alcoholic finish. Lingering malty, fruity, alcoholic aftertaste. A tad too much alcohol and carbonation for the mix.

Serving type: bottle

11-02-2001 10:29:43 | More by ThreePistols

John

New York

4.7/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Huge complexity in flavor. Sip, savour, enjoy.

Serving type: bottle

10-23-2001 10:55:10 | More by John

Brent

Kentucky

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

Very assertive and no-nonsense, with lots of caramel and alcohol notes.

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2001 18:43:55 | More by Brent