Maredsous 10 - Triple - Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat NV

aracauna

Georgia

3.95/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Absolutely gorgeous. Bright polished-copper body streams bubbles to feed the large, light fluff of a head. Extremely sticky, it leaves chunks on the side of the glass. The spicy nose hints of decaying leaves and oranges. Flavor is relatively light. Lightly sweet up front. Fairly dry finish, leaves me thinking of bread dough.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2003 00:44:36 | More by aracauna

HossMcGraw

Pennsylvania

4.78/5  rDev +22.6%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

I can't believe how underrated this beer is! It's so much beter than Duvel. Honestly, I can't find much fault with this beer (although I've yet to try Westvleteren). It is very similar to Duvel in many respects although it seems like all of Duvel's great qualities have been enhanced in this one. Pours with a huge rocky head that hangs around for the duration. I think that the appearance is prettier than Duvel as well. It's a goregous golden color. It tastes like ripe fruit with a touch of bitterness to keep things from getting too sweet. Also, the carbonation is a little more restrained in this which makes it possible to actually swallow. If you like Duvel, definitely try this.

Serving type: bottle

02-20-2003 14:47:23 | More by HossMcGraw

mickeymac

California

4.15/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Delivered in the classic, short 11.2 oz. Beglian bottle, it pours a hazy yellow with a hint of peach. The head is thick, white, and creamy and sticks to everything it touches. A lot is going on with the smell, everything from grapefruit to moldy old clothes. The alcohol is certainly noticeable in the taste, but it doesn't detract from the experience. The mouthfeel is nice and creamy and more akin to a nice thick stout. I like this one quite a bit better than Maredsous 8.

Serving type: bottle

02-19-2003 22:57:18 | More by mickeymac

avylover

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

pours a translucent,cloudy orange with an almost nonexistent white head that disappears quickly. Very citrousy, slightly acidic taste. Very pleasant in the mouth with a good fiz to it - not what you'd expect upon looking at the lack of head. The 10% abv is masked well by the carbonation (which lasts throughout the glass), but still a little sharp. Slightly metallic,nicely dry aftertaste. I think I could drink this all night long (but not a good idea i'm sure) Very easy drinking belgian ale compared to others i've had, and probably one of the better ones.

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2003 17:51:40 | More by avylover

GeoffRizzo

Texas

3.58/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had an almost carbonated pour, with much head, nearly too much for one brew. The initial smell was almost of 'medicine', not good. The taste was sweet, bitter, almost a touch of cognac. Went down smooth, but for the price, can do much better. On the upside, the bottle shape is rare, a keeper.

Serving type: bottle

01-03-2003 18:58:44 | More by GeoffRizzo

Gusler

Arizona

3.6/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

The color a light to moderate yellow, or amber if you’re so inclined, lusty beige head with thick lace that clings in sheets to the glass. Malt dominates the nose, with hints of orange peel, also lightly sweet. Front is malt, somewhat sweet, the top is middling, with a pertinently acidic, dry and sparsely hopped finish which detracts just a bit from what is otherwise a quite quaffable beer.

Serving type: bottle

11-17-2002 08:47:18 | More by Gusler

beerluvr

New Jersey

4.22/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This pours a massive white head, similar to Duvel...very long-lasting with great lacing down the glass. Slightly hazy golden liquid with quite active carbonation going on here. Nose is slight vegetal aromas, rich malts with hints of fruity yeast esters and a bit of pear...perhaps this is the same yeast strain used for Duvel as well. Fantastic flavors, sweetness from the malts, notes of honey with a nice hopping level to keep things from becoming too sweet. The powerful alcohol contained within this sweet Nectar of the Gods flexes it's mighty muscle here too. Finishes with an alcoholic warmth sensation in the throat...this is one monster of a Tripel!

Serving type: bottle

10-06-2002 10:47:40 | More by beerluvr

frank4sail

New Jersey

3.48/5  rDev -10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Best before: 050402

Musty nose with hints of yeast, alcohol and spice. Pale slightly hazy look. White head but not a creamy one at all compared to other triples I've had. Very fruity almost peach initial taste. Quite carbonated.. lots of little bubbles. Big strong alcohol warmth after the initial fruit taste with a touch of pepper. The very dry finish creeps down your throat. The mouth is also not as smooth as I would like ... the 10% is not hidden... It is a good beer.. but a step below others in the style. The ABV is not balenced will enough by the malt hops side...

Serving type: bottle

07-11-2002 18:52:22 | More by frank4sail

Pegasus

Texas

3.6/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

An incredibly beautiful beer, cloudy dark gold with a stunningly thick off-white head that lingers to the end, good lace that rings the glass, pronounced carbonation.

Prominent alcohol nose, along with bread and nut aromas, orange peel and a distinct spiciness. Taste begins with nuts, grain, and yeast with spice and pepper notes thoughout. A quite distinct undercurrent of alcohol is noted throughout the taste. Finish is a bit bitter and dry.

This is a very interesting beer in that it is as potent as barleywine ale, yet completely different in character. I would not drink it every day, but it would be enjoyable from time to time.

Serving type: bottle

07-02-2002 18:57:50 | More by Pegasus

Bierman9

New Hampshire

3.58/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Grabbed me a 750ml bottle...hmmm, let's see what we got here...eh? Golden color, with a touch of cloudiness....get those yeasties in there...! Yeasty-spicy nose, and the taste is very spicy-peppery, yeasty, even a touch salty! Can taste the alcohol warmth, also...not too bad.... Body and mouth-feel are in the medium range. Not that bad..spicy/peppery flavor perhaps over the top....

overall: 3.65
appearance: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | mouthfeel: 4 | drinkability: 3.5

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Serving type: bottle

04-20-2002 17:18:41 | More by Bierman9

rastaman

United Kingdom (England)

3.5/5  rDev -10.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Quite nice actually, they do a good job of hiding the alcohol, and there a nice fruity, wheaty and then bitter finish, nice beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-11-2002 17:26:18 | More by rastaman

Jason

Massachusetts

3.58/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Presentation: 11.2 oz stubby brown bottle, “best before end” date on the back label. States that it is top fermented and refermented in the bottle.

Appearance: Hazed sunset orange colour. Effervescent carbonation flows quickly to the top of the glass which help hold together the off white lace which leaves sporadic rings down the glass.

Smell: Dry grainy and soft nutty yeast aroma. Dehydrated orange, pineapple and peach smell from the fruity nose within the dryness.

Taste: Medium body with a viscous mouth feel from the carbonation and the sheer texture that brings a flexed smoothness to the mouth. Obvious bitter flavours from the yeast, hops and grain. Alcohol enhances all of that and then some, dryness does not help either. Clusters of flavours hit at once with a nutty yeast, dry veggie hop, husk astringent grain and a peppery alcohol. Phenols are there and are quite strong but not overwhelming, slight medicinal flavour abound. After taste is astringent and close to being harsh.

Notes: A bold but boisterous triple that is over the top in some aspects, astringencies bring this brew down. Other than that is it not a beer not to shy from, give it a try in regards to the many other great triples out there. Put this one up against a hearty meal rather than drinking it alone.

Serving type: bottle

03-31-2002 23:35:48 | More by Jason