Corsendonk Agnus / Abbey Pale Ale - Brouwerij Corsendonk

ablaze

Alberta (Canada)

4.28/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Golden-orange with a frothy and fluffy white head that sinks after a few minutes. Light lacing.

Incense on the nose, with lemon zest, floral notes, slight spice.

Immediately tastes like marmalade followed by some scones. Sweet and citrusy oranges, lemons, and herbs. Refreshing granny apple with some faint soft peaches in the background. Light oily-smooth texture that is suitable and decent. This is a light, sweet and spicy carrot cake with a hint of whipped cream.

Nicely balanced tripel that is perfect for introducing someone to the style, and veterans can simply pick up and enjoy. Not overly robust like some tripels, but it has some substance and is rather delicious. Tasteful and satisfying.

Serving type: bottle

09-14-2007 03:50:07 | More by ablaze

basickness

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%

05-17-2013 22:51:23 | More by basickness

tviz33

New York

3.91/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 330 mL bottle in to Duvel tulip.

A- Pours a pale straw yellow with a nice three finger white head.

S- Belgian spice, bananas, and some aged fruits.

T- Pretty standard taste for a tripel, about what I'd expect. Nothing out of the ordinary, maybe not as sweet as I'd like or expect it to be. It also seems to be a bit watery.

M- The feel is light and crisp. Very refreshing on a hot day.

O- This is enjoyable, but noticeably less complex and enjoyable than something like La Fin Du Monde. I'm still glad I gave it a shot though.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 19:15:39 | More by tviz33

jkball01

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-13-2013 16:24:04 | More by jkball01

Screper

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-09-2013 13:40:11 | More by Screper

Sunnanek

Sweden

4.06/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

A: All white thick compact head is what fills the glass. After quite some time the head settles and the liquid starts to rise; clear golden. Rich lacings.

S: Yeast and spices, sour and dry. Lots of green apples and quite some citric notes as well.

T: Dry, sour and yeasty. Malt. Sour green apples. Crisp.

M: Long sour and dry aftertaste. Body is rather light and carbonation is held back.

O: A nice Tripel, perhaps on the more sour side, but still I like it!

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 17:36:13 | More by Sunnanek

dalepryor

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-08-2013 03:08:53 | More by dalepryor

MikeyCordero

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%

05-07-2013 23:28:48 | More by MikeyCordero

Chokobo

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-05-2013 09:29:54 | More by Chokobo

cram

New York

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-01-2013 00:00:05 | More by cram

tigg924

Massachusetts

4.35/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: 1/2 inch head, clear, orange-gold in color, high carbonation

Smell: hay, apricot, and honey

Taste: big apricot, pear, hay, and honey

Mouthfeel: sweet with slight alcohol/funky bitterness, light bodied with high carbonation

Overall: I really enjoyed this one. Super smooth, light, and fruity. The flavors really pop on this one. If I am looking for a beer in this style, this would be near the top of my list.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 13:27:46 | More by tigg924

georgiaboy8686

Maryland

4/5  rDev +0.8%

04-28-2013 20:54:25 | More by georgiaboy8686

randylangford

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +0.8%

04-26-2013 23:17:50 | More by randylangford

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

04-26-2013 15:19:39 | More by Jason1337

ZethOfTheNorth

Louisiana

3.79/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

12 oz bottle for $3.

Matched against De Ranke Guldenberg in my personal ongoing Tripel bracket.

A: Handsome gold with a bone-white head which simmers down to a thin layer of lacing in two minutes. No visible sediment. Very active carbonation.

S: Baked pears. Light esters. Something almost vegetal and haylike. Sugar scent opens up as it warms.

T: Good, though maybe a little simplistic for the style. One of those tripels where it's tough to identify individual flavors, especially since everything is a little muted in this one.

M: Thin for a tripel, watery on the back end. Also lacking the explosive carbonation of the best examples.

O: Pleasant and subtle, but imperfect. Loses steam as it warms and the wateriness becomes apparent. The clear loser to Guldenberg in the head-to-head, though I now realize that's a poor pairing.

Serving type: bottle

04-22-2013 02:47:02 | More by ZethOfTheNorth

sandbox

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

04-15-2013 22:16:12 | More by sandbox

beernads

Florida

4/5  rDev +0.8%

04-11-2013 07:15:45 | More by beernads

skriv

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +0.8%

04-08-2013 00:25:30 | More by skriv

Vogie

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

04-02-2013 23:35:49 | More by Vogie

Beerdudenumberone

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%

04-01-2013 16:05:53 | More by Beerdudenumberone

mkennedy119

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

03-31-2013 19:42:04 | More by mkennedy119

leoliveri

Spain

3/5  rDev -24.4%

03-30-2013 18:12:04 | More by leoliveri

Kuromaru

Virginia

4/5  rDev +0.8%

03-28-2013 18:25:34 | More by Kuromaru

ckollias

Maryland

4.35/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Enjoyed this 11.2oz bottle out of a large snifter glass.

A: Pours a slightly cloudy golden hue with a frothy white head that quickly dissipates down the side of the glass leaving a slight trail and ending in a fizzy lace.

S: Strong sweet Belgian yeast aroma with fruity alcohol mix.

T: Good mix of sweet and tart in the beginning, followed by a fruity middle and hoppy tart finish.

M: Medium body and medium carbonation.

O: Impressive tripel – great flavors and aromas.

Serving type: bottle

03-23-2013 17:20:44 | More by ckollias

thecheapies

Pennsylvania

3.91/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Blonde and pale. Big lacy white head. Great retention. Looks amazing.

Bready aromas with fruity esters. Gooseberry, apple, and rhubarb. Hint of coriander. Very likable.

Semi-sweet with that pomme fruit and floral spiciness. Apple, quince, gooseberry, and apricot. Light vanilla creme and some pretty staunch bitterness for a sweeter tripel.

Low carb. Wet and medium in the body. A little slick.

Quite enjoyable in my book. A tripel that I can always come back to.

Serving type: on-tap

03-23-2013 03:50:04 | More by thecheapies