Green Flash Le Freak - Green Flash Brewing Co.

mtwentz

Washington

3.83/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

pour literally looked like piss; piss after drinking a shit ton of vitamins. rich gold that settles into a thick honey orange. head has various sizes of bubbles. it settles into an off-white veneer with a sponge cake / coral wall.

smells good. a bready malt hides beneath a tart yet inviting booziness.

taste the ipa upfront. but this fades to a candy coating. the after taste reveals again the hops and weight.

a nice blend of styles

Serving type: bottle

01-09-2011 06:03:06 | More by mtwentz

SundaySour

California

3.95/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: This looks like a big glass filled with melted honey. It's kind of misty and has a teeny rim of foam.

S: Smells like a sweet barbecue sauce; mustardy and vaguely smoky. I'd slap that on some pork, no problem. And there is a fruit undertone, maybe like pineapple or those orange colored melons everyone avoids in a fruit salad.

T: The taste is more complex and yummy than even the smell. It starts out tasting like pineapple with pepper on top. Then, it finishes with a light hoppy flavor. On a second sip, I can definitely taste Grey Poupon. It sounds like a grody experience, but the nice fruit/hops wins it over. I did catch a slight, very slight, bit of bitterness at the end. This is not too much a problem, but the taste does linger. I feel like I'm fogging up the computer screen with Le Freaky stank breath.

M: This is a really smooth beer; it's not fizzy or bubbly in the mouth. It just "is." Not thick, not tingly.

O: I liked the variety of flavors and smells, but I think this beer could do with a little more fizz. My mouth was pretty pumped with all of the many different flavors and smells, but the finish is a little bit bitter and lingered in my throat. Overall, complex, tasty, with a weird finish. Good.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2011 01:04:45 | More by SundaySour

Sanford

Missouri

3.85/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

One of my favorite beers is Houblon Chouffe Tripel, Double IPA. Le Freak should be right up my alley. From the first pour it is a cloudy orange with a nice rocky looking head. Pretty nice lacing is left along with some little Islands of foam. Others write about pineapple and other specific fruits...I smell fruit...and sweetness, (can you smell swetness?), and Belgian...Belgium...a tripel maybe. I don't smell hops. Others have written that Le Freak is like an American Dbl. IPA made with a Belgian yeast. I disagree. I think that it is a good blend of two distinct styles. For me it is like a tripel that is hopped very agressively (DUH). But, unlike a Dbl. IPA the aroma is very Belgian (yeast and fruit), and the sweetness doesn't seem to be purely malt driven...candy sugar. I am enjoying Le Freak, but...no, no buts...but, but, I am a bit confused. Le Freak is a Cali Double IPA/Belgian Trippel "Extreme ale converging San Diego-style imperial pale and Belgian-style trippel". I get the Belgian Trippel, but the imperial pale ale, though not lost on me, seems subdued. Don't get me wrong, there is considerable hop bitternes...lingering bitterness, but no hop aroma or flavor. Finally, Le Freak is quite drinkable. I like the roundness of the mouthefeel with the subtle sparkle of carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2009 02:28:50 | More by Sanford

forsakenpariah

Alabama

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

22oz bottle -> tulip glass

A: Slightly hazy golden pour with a big fluffy head. Decent retention with lots of lacing. Beautiful beer.

S: Muted scent of some citrusy American hops and slight yeasty fruitiness, though the aroma is surprisingly faint.

T: The flavor is MUCH more aggressive than the aroma in the very best way. Lots and lots of American hops up front. Pretty decent bitterness with some sweet malts and lots of Belgian yeast character shining throughout.

M: Medium-heavy with lots of carbonation. Warming alcohol really starts to come out as the beer nears room temperature.

This is a very fine beer. There is a delicate sort of balance about it between very intense hoppiness and traditional Belgian malts and yeastiness. I will definitely be picking this one up again.

Serving type: bottle

08-04-2012 19:34:49 | More by forsakenpariah

Pagzzz

California

3.95/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

22 Oz. Bottle

Appearance: Hazy golden color with a finger of white head that dissipates quickly. Demonstrates some nice legs.

Aroma: Light sweet maltiness, with a kiss of light caramel. Lightly citrusy and spicy belgian ester profile. Citrus hops blend nicely, but don't seem IPA like. Overall balance is closer to a tripel with a little more hop character.

Flavor: Nice mellow hop bitterness thats nice, but doesn't detract from light malt sweetness. Spicy phenolics are crisp with some citrus character. Fruitiness blends well with the earthy and citrus hop flavors.

Mouthfeel: Body is a little fuller than I would have expected for a tripel, but in line with an IIPA. Impacts the drinkability some, along with some hot alcohols, but a good bottle to split with someone.

Serving type: bottle

03-28-2009 04:47:56 | More by Pagzzz

BeerlyLegal

California

3.64/5  rDev -9.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.25

Poured this 12oz into a tulip. From the outside looking in it's got great aroma (apples, oranges, lemons) and a vibrant orange appearance. However, from the moment this brew hit my lips it was freakishly bitter and dry (pun intended) for the way in which I've gotten used to Belgian's tasting. The bottle description states this is a "Zesty Brew" which it is.

Nonetheless I like my beer like my women. This one is just throws itself onto you and there isn't a whole lot of discovering involved.

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2013 07:10:49 | More by BeerlyLegal

3frog

Arizona

4.33/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On tap at Liars Club in Alpine.

A-due to the over-exuberant head, it took them a bit to get enough liquid in the glass. Halfway between pale and gold. sparkly!

S-mmm, spicy! somewhat fruity/apricotty. Good blend of aromas, that said Saison, though the hops were in the background.

T-saison spice and fruit, plus a pretty strong bitter backbone and tail. Didn't really notice the alcohol. The flavors married very well together, imo.

M-definitely some fizz, though the body was heavy enough that it felt fairly substantial when drinking.

D-ok, I'm just going to say it; this is my favorite Belgium-Calfornia IPA combination. It wasn't the first, but while others have been more of a tripel-IPA, this strikes me as a saison-IPA, and the spiciness of the yeast and hops integrate better than others I've tried (and I've had a few).

Serving type: on-tap

04-15-2008 02:20:27 | More by 3frog

pennywhistle

California

4.72/5  rDev +16.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

The IPA hoppiness added a really interesting flavour to the typical Belgian style. It's both calm and slightly syrupy, and a little carbonated at the same time. I really like this beer, and think it would go well with any meal - it would match a nice dinner just as well as an outdoor picnic.

Serving type: on-tap

05-24-2010 21:58:33 | More by pennywhistle

TheFightingMongooses

New Jersey

3.84/5  rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75

22oz bomber poured into a tulip. No freshness info.

Appearance - Deep amber with an orange glow, hazy from the yeast. A one finger off-white head takes a few minutes to dissipate leaving nearly no lacing. This beer looks very unique and appetizing.

Smell - I'm really surprised by the aroma on this given its appearance. I'm getting black cherries, prunes, the sort of dark fruit aromas I would expect to find in a dubbel or quadrupel, but without any roastiness. There is plenty of candy sweetness here. None of the clove or spice notes I would expect to find in a Belgian Trippel are present.

Taste - The taste follows the nose pretty well; dark fruits and sweetness dominate with just enough bitterness in the back to balance everything out. These styles are extremely well integrated! I was expecting to be able to pick out citrusy hops separately from the spicy Belgian yeast, instead they come together well to create the aforementioned dark fruit taste and aroma.

Mouthfeel - The mouthfeel on this baby is absolutely outstanding! Medium body, soft on the tongue; the carbonation is not prickly but helps to lighten everything up. And I'm sure the yeast plays a role in making this quite smooth and drinkable for 9.2%.

Overall - I picked this up on a whim because I first heard of it a week ago, thought it sounded very interesting, and just happened across it this weekend. It is very tasty, and very unique so I'm glad I picked it up, despite being a bit pricey. I don't think I'll seek this out very often due to the price tag, but this has definitely sparked my interest in Belgian IPAs. If other examples of the style are as complex and unique as this, then I am in for a fun ride.

Serving type: bottle

04-08-2013 01:32:20 | More by TheFightingMongooses

ralflord

Connecticut

4.33/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours golden color. Very Beligan like. The smell is a mixed bag of IPA and tripel. Duh. Very interesting. I didn't know what to expect as I put the beer to my lips. After I got over the mixture of flavors I really enjoyed the taste. The hops balanced nicely with the malty sweetness. Very pleasant. I could drink this all night, which would be dangerous with the high abv. Excellent beer.

Serving type: bottle

10-02-2008 03:51:22 | More by ralflord

OCBeerBaron

California

4.33/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had this beer a few weeks ago at a gourmet burger joint and it was great with my food. Decided to buy a bottle of it to taste it solo without food.

A- Nice golden color with a copper tint. It poured with hardly any head.

S- Starts with a slight fruity Belgian strong ale like scent then hops come through at the end. Smells good with refreshing characteristics.

T- Great taste right away with a strong finish. The taste matches the smell, soft then sharp.

M- This beer feels like a strong Belgian with a bit of crispiness. Great beer with food and during a nice session on the patio during the day.

O- This beer is right up my alley. It is pleasant to drink and packs a punch. I'll be grabbing a bottle of this on a regular basis and might try to brew a clone myself.

Serving type: bottle

08-07-2011 05:33:04 | More by OCBeerBaron

Edruil

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

22oz bottle poured into Stone IRS tulip glass

Appearance: lovely pale gold / copper, nicely opaque, creamy fluffy two finger head that retains well but leaves little in the way of lacing lacing

Smell: The "freak" isn't coming through very strongly, this smells like a tripel. Clove, spice, light fruits (banana, apple maybe?), honey, herbal esters. Not much in the way of hoppiness punching through, though I do detect a bit of citrus. Nice, though.

Taste: Very nice. Belgian flavors up front, with the clove, honey, sweetness, banana up front, nicely transitioning into citrus hop bitterness on the finish. A tripel up front and an IPA on the finish, this really is a freak - but a good one!

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied yet crisp, less than average carbonation, dry and bittering. Has the feel of an average imperial IPA. Needs more carbonation

Overall: This is an interesting beer for sure. Never had anything quite like it. The intent - to mix a tripel with an imperial IPA - is achieved quite well on the taste, if not so well on the nose. Really enjoyable. Would benefit from better carbonation and improved feel.

Serving type: bottle

07-14-2012 02:31:00 | More by Edruil

theveganbrewer

Oregon

4.53/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Gorgeous beer! Can see right through it. Clearest beer I have ever seen. Bright fluffy white head that leaves clouds of lacing, unique. Dark straw with orange color.

Smell- You can smell the yeast upon uncapping. Totally overwhelms any hop aroma. Belgian yeast with a peppery, banana aroma and a little funk. Little hop aroma.

Taste- Nice assertive bitterness that interacts with the peppery yeast very well. It screams to me I'm Belgian and I'm an IPA. Very distinct. Slight alcohol taste.

Mouthfeel- bitterness that coats teeth and gums. Well carbonated. Smooth but bitterness lingers for a while.

Overall, one of my favorite beers of all time.

Serving type: bottle

09-07-2012 07:00:34 | More by theveganbrewer

SaintArnold

Texas

4.35/5  rDev +7.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I have been very eager to try this. I am starting to become a very big fan of the Green Flash brewery. I poured this from a 22 oz. bomber into my fancy smancy Samuel Adams beer tasting glass. As I am pouring the beer, Rick James's "Super Freak" is going through my head.

A- It pours a thick honey color with a 2" off white color head. It's cloudy from the yeast. The lacing is decent at best.

S- Orange maybe coriander. There are hoppy citrusy hints but the overwhelming scent is of fruit. I do detect traces of banana. I want to say pina colada, but that would be going too far. There's definitely a tropical fruit smell.

T- Wow. My palate doesn't know what to make of this. It's like watching sports at Gentlemen's club. My eyes don't know whether to watch the football on the big screen or the woman on the pole. It's the same for my taste buds here. The smooth fruitiness of the wheat is immediate. This is soon followed by the bitter tang of the generous amounts of hops. It's an interesting flavor; I've never had anything like this. There's too much going on, it's hard for me to look on any one flavor.

M- Medium body with a silky smooth finish on the tongue. Because of the hops, the finish is very dry.

D- This is where this interesting beer gets dinged on points. You are only going to like this beer if: #1. You are a weizen/Belgian ale drinker and #2. You are a hop head. I happen to be both so I love this beer. It does get better as it warms up a bit. This allows the rest of the beer to compete against the hops. As a beer connoisseur, I love this beer. It challenges you on every level. However, I can't see myself having more than one of these at a time. If you want a change of pace, and a beer that will challenge you? This is the beer for you.

Remember Rick James? This beer is a Super Freak, Super Freak, its Super Freaky...awwww. I love it.

Serving type: bottle

03-01-2009 23:34:10 | More by SaintArnold

tipnsip

Illinois

4.65/5  rDev +15.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Green Flash Brewing has only recently made it into the Chicagoland market and I gotta ask ... What took you so long!?!?!

Wow! LeFreak is an amazing brew. The marriage between an IPA & a Trippel is brilliant. It spotlights the finest qualities of an IPA & the finest qualities of a Belgian, while ommitting some of the aspects that are acquired tastes when it comes to each style of brew.

In my opinion:

IPA "pros" - bold hops & an underlying malt sweetness.
Trippel "pros" - sharp citrus, spice & balanced alcohol.

IPA "cons" - christmas tree in a glass
Trippel "cons" - yeastiness & sourness.

LeFreak accentuates the above "pros" & mellows the "cons".

It pours golden/orange & has a light white head ... the nose is very inviting with promise of lemon & spice ... from tip of the tongue to finish, Le Freak is well balanced taking you from bite to sweet to richness to clean finish.

I've had their IPA & their Trippel ... both very good brews, but this combination is where it's at.

Serving type: bottle

11-21-2009 23:40:10 | More by tipnsip

bbHOP

California

3.55/5  rDev -12.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a bomber into a tulip glass

A double IPA / belgian trippel hybrid... combining two of my favorite styles and coming from Green Flash, this was interesting enough to take home.

A: Wow - amazing 3 finger head after a moderate pour. Burnt golden color with amber hues... a lovely, thick, very slightly off-white biscuit forming in the middle of my glass while sticky lacing remains caked on the side of the tulip. Again - wow.

S: The belgian yeast comes forward pretty quickly - tropical fruit notes... maybe pineapple and lemon zest. I may be picking up a little grapefruit hop aroma - but it's not blasting me... was hoping it to be a bit more hop-forward - but that just may be the Green Flash expectation, given their typical style.

T: At first sip, this seems to follow the nose pretty closely... belgian yeast with its fruit notes, slightly spicy and drying. Seems about mid-way through swirling in my mouth that I get some light hop notes - citrus and lemon zest, maybe some grapefruit rind... even a hint of rye. Toward the end is a somewhat surprising bitterness that coats your mouth - making for a long, dry finish that effectively serves to remind you that you're drinking a double IPA. Hmmm.

MF: Pretty good, medium-bodied feel on this one - carbonation throughout, but not overly so... feels pretty rich and smooth - almost creamy (that thick biscuit up top is the first hint). At the end - a little astringent, given that most hop flavors are subdued at the feet of the belgian yeast flavors... I like to get a bit more hop in return for that sort of bitter punch.

O: Certainly thought this beer was interesting - did I love it? No. Will I buy it again? Probably not. When it comes down to it, I prefer well-crafted versions of either of the two styles they were looking to combine over this... but kudos for brewing something fun and different

Serving type: bottle

02-05-2012 16:27:09 | More by bbHOP

mfaulk

California

3.08/5  rDev -23.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2

Serving: 2 glasses from a 22 oz bottle. 1st glass was a bit cold (about 40F), while the 2nd was right (around 55F).

A: deep yellow to straw, a bit murky. Thick head leaves lacing.

T:
1st: pepper, hot alcohol and hops teaming up to be harsh and unpleasant. Not enjoyable.
2nd: peppery, some sweet malt, honey. Moves into more citrusy flavors. Hops and pepper have blended together a bit more. Okay.

M:
1st: surprised by mouth-filling froth, given the light carbonation in the glass. Some alcohol hotness. Dry + hop finish.
2nd: carbonation has subsided. Thick and creamy. Alcohol is still hanging around.

D: It wasn't easy going through 22oz. Struck me as the worst-of-both-worlds, combining what I like least of IIPA and tripel.

This one really benefits from the warmer serving temperature, but still isn't as enjoyable as a traditional SD IIPA or a Belgian IPA.

Serving type: bottle

11-27-2010 02:40:08 | More by mfaulk

trevormiller

California

3.88/5  rDev -4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

22 Oz bottle into tulip.

A: Amber color, very cloudy with a lot of sedmient in the bottom of the bottle. Moderate amount of head with bigger bubbles and minimal lacing.

S: Sour, grassy smell. I tasted outdoors, though, so some more interesting notes might have been blown away.

T: The description on the bottle, "converging San Diego-style imperal pale ale and Belgian-style trippel" is right on. The weird thing that happens is that, as you taste it, you can decide which you'd like to focus on and that particular style. However, for me, there's a reason these two styles are usually, well, two styles: they really don't mesh well on my palate. However, they get points for achieving exactly what they set out to achieve.

M: Feels more like the IPA side than the Trippel side.

D: A bit of a chore to drink this much of it, even over the course of a couple of hours. I don't need to have it again, so I won't be buying it. An interesting creation, but not on the frequent flier list.

Serving type: bottle

02-01-2009 01:29:34 | More by trevormiller

CSQ1111

Kentucky

3.63/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

This is billed as a hybrid between a Belgian Trippel and a Imperial IPA. Sounds interesting...

Poured from a bomber into an imperial nonic.

A - Pours beautifully with a nice two finger head of white foam. The color is a little lighter than I expected with a nice golden hue.

S - Smells spicy with a juicy Belgian yeast fragrance. Green Apple & Bubblegum are also noted.

T - The typical Green Flash hop bite immediately hits the tongue followed by a spicy Belgian yeast finish. Bubblegum and spice. At first, I'm delighted but after half a glass it becomes a little wary. I'm not sure how well the hop profile matches up with the Belgian yeast. For me, the aspirin like bitterness just doesn't meld well with the juicy Belgian yeast.

The 9.2% ABV is barely noticeable. Very drinkable.

M - Dry very dry.

Compared to other Belgian IPA's that I have tried this one just doesn't seem to have the same balance that would raise it above the bar. If you are a hardcore Green Flash fan and love their over the top hop profiles, then I think you will love this beer. But for me, I found it to be worth a try but not worth seeking out again.

Serving type: bottle

12-29-2011 16:26:14 | More by CSQ1111

Alchemist

Ohio

4.43/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I was very pleased with the both the aroma and taste of this beer. I drank this not knowing the style was a converging of Belgian and IPA. I think a true testament to this beer is that it was obvious what was being attempted as you drank it. I think they accomplished this beautifully.

For a 9.2% beer it went down easily with a nice hop aroma and a huge hop forward taste. This for me was a very hop dominated beer (not a bad thing). If you are expecting a malty IPA this isn't it. A nice amber color with decent head retention completes the picture.

Overall, a very nice offering.

Serving type: bottle

01-03-2013 22:02:44 | More by Alchemist

Gu3mom

Georgia

3.1/5  rDev -23.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

At our house, we use a 10-point scale. For this particular beer our ratings are as follows:

Her - 6 Hint of banana flavor which I do not like in beer.
Him - 8 High octane, good flavor. Pricey.

Overall, drinkable but a far cry from a top choice; we hold out for brews that are at least a 7 on our scale. Cheers!

Serving type: growler

02-07-2013 19:16:38 | More by Gu3mom

lbower860

Connecticut

4.68/5  rDev +15.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Poured this out of a 22 oz bomber into a 20 oz snifter.a

A: Really nice dark orange color with a beautiful white/tan frothy head that stuck nicely to the glass on the way down.

S: Belgian yeastiness comes out immediately but doesn't over power the smell of the hops. Really has a nice balance between Belgian trippel and imperial ipa

T: Great. Tastes much more like a Belgian trippel than imperial ipa but that's not a surprise, nor is it a negative. First thing I notice is really pleasant sweetness on the front of the tongue. No bitterness here, sweet, beautiful and smooth from start to finish. Exquisite.

M: More carbonation than expected but not unwelcome. This beer is very very smooth and refreshing regardless of the high abv.

O: Awesome. This beer really impressed me in a lot of different ways. Im not even a huge fan of belgian/ ipa hybrids, but this one is all around great. Highly recommend it.

Stay fit...

O:

Serving type: bottle

07-23-2011 04:09:33 | More by lbower860

BlindProphet

New York

4.48/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I opened this bottle of Le Freak after a long and trying day. I'd been looking forward to finishing my day with a beer--any beer, really--but I was especially eager to pull Le Freak out of the fridge. I'm a big fan of Green Flash, and this particular brew advertises two of my favorite styles: Trippel and IPA. It also wins points for its catchy name.

Opening the bottle, I reflexively think, Trippel. The sharp fruity smell of Belgian yeast stands out above more subtle aromas of clove, spice, and a touch of banana and citrusy hops. It smells nice, but underwhelming. I think a stronger and, in particular, hoppier aroma could go a long way with a hybrid IPA/Trippel like this one.

As I pour, bubbles dart up the side of my pint glass and a tall, foamy, beige head quickly forms. Without a doubt, this is a well-carbonated beer. Medium bodied, a deep honey, and just slightly hazy.

As I’ve grown to expect from Green Flash, hops are the predominant flavor. The bitterness starts mild at the front of the palate before asserting itself at the back, lingering sharp and clean for the aftertaste. Let me reiterate: Green Flash makes the hophead in me swoon. And the sweet, spicy, and tart flavors of the yeast add that signature Trippel flavor, giving this Freak an unmistakable funkiness that I adore. Enter the malty sweetness and this brew’s taste comes together beautifully.

Le Freak is smooth and complex, delicately balancing an IPA’s bitterness with the dulcet funk of a Belgian Trippel. My only real criticism is a weak aroma. I could stand to smell those hops a bit more. All in all, however, this beer is remarkably unique, winning points for both attitude and originality.

What are you waiting for? Go get your Freak on.

Serving type: bottle

07-17-2012 15:58:11 | More by BlindProphet

Dig

British Columbia (Canada)

4.35/5  rDev +7.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

What a great beer. Complexity and flavour of a trippel with the power and balancing bitterness of a 2IPA. Really good. Did start to get a bit 'chewy' toward the end, but didn't leave my mouth feeling quite as osmotically shocked as many other trippels. Must look out for more of these hybrid styles.

Serving type: bottle

11-12-2009 17:36:46 | More by Dig

foodplusbeer

Connecticut

4.65/5  rDev +15.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

This ia more of a Belgian IIPA than BPA. Starts off with a very tropical hoppy aroma. When it hits the tongue I get some that tropical fruit, a bit of pine, then a slight malt sweetness. There's a noticeable alcohol burn and taste just before the finish that leaves you with a boatload of hop bitterness! Wow, I didn't expect that. A unique experience, highly recommended.

Serving type: on-tap

09-08-2011 01:04:03 | More by foodplusbeer