Bornem Triple - Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.

aracauna

Georgia

3.53/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

A strong gold body is topped by a sizeable white head. This one doesn’t boom like the one on the dubbel did. Instead it pours to a couple of fingers and then when you turn to rinse out the bottle it grows up to fill the glass and more to stand stifly in meringue peaks above the rim. The aroma is slightly weak, there’s a bit of hay maltiness and a vague herbal quality that could almost pass for dried garlic. There’s also a decent amount of esters, but they’re faint compared to the dubbel. The flavor is much drier than the dubbel, but lacks the complex fruitiness of the darker beer. Easy drinking, but a little boring.

Serving type: bottle

01-21-2005 01:41:51 | More by aracauna

kvnstfrd

Missouri

1.5/5  rDev -58.3%

05-23-2013 04:38:30 | More by kvnstfrd

dmorgan310

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +4.2%

05-18-2013 22:22:03 | More by dmorgan310

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +4.2%

05-17-2013 18:47:58 | More by Slatetank

hotsudge

Ontario (Canada)

3/5  rDev -16.7%

05-15-2013 01:14:49 | More by hotsudge

Bill235

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +4.2%

05-13-2013 11:57:49 | More by Bill235

RonaldTheriot

Louisiana

4.34/5  rDev +20.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Bornem Triple Abbey Ale has a thick, spongy, white head and a hazy (which, becomes even hazier when one swishes and pours in the caked, bottom contents), very bubbly, golden appearance. Decent lacing is left behind. The aroma is fairly harsh- dank, musty grain husk (think Camo Black Ice), some sweetness, a bit of fruitiness (pineapple?), and sugar. Flavor is of alcohol, inexpensive champagne, pepper, pineapple juice, sugar, malt, and a touch of bitterness. Mouthfeel is light and a bit slick, and Bornem Triple Abbey Ale finishes mostly dry, sweet, drinkable, and substantial. Overall, this is a beer that lets one know "where it’s at", and is not for the weak or faint-hearted. Overall, I think it’s just macho and great. Definitely one not to miss!

RJT

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2013 14:34:41 | More by RonaldTheriot

jonb5

United Kingdom (England)

3.91/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

330cl bottle, poured into Leffe Chalice.

A: Golden colour, clear, one finger head, great retention + lacing

S: Pronounced phenol and esters.

T: Phenol, esters, mollases, slightly fruity. Had more sweetness than other triples, hid the booze very well apart from a slight burn at the finish.

M: Smooth, light body, well carbonated.

O: Lacked a bit of depth but scores lots of points for the look, aroma and for how well the booze was hidden.

Serving type: bottle

04-18-2013 14:17:23 | More by jonb5

RedneckBeerz

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +4.2%

04-14-2013 22:02:56 | More by RedneckBeerz

JamisonS

Texas

4/5  rDev +11.1%

04-13-2013 03:05:19 | More by JamisonS

BGsWo22

New York

2.75/5  rDev -23.6%

03-20-2013 22:24:54 | More by BGsWo22

Chucker17

South Dakota

3.25/5  rDev -9.7%

03-19-2013 18:05:35 | More by Chucker17

harpus

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev +4.2%

03-18-2013 20:21:17 | More by harpus

HollyHops

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +11.1%

03-01-2013 03:04:15 | More by HollyHops

randylangford

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +4.2%

02-03-2013 02:58:04 | More by randylangford

matjack85

Illinois

1.75/5  rDev -51.4%

02-02-2013 13:19:56 | More by matjack85

Bix

New Jersey

2.75/5  rDev -23.6%

01-18-2013 19:17:26 | More by Bix

kp29

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev +4.2%

01-13-2013 03:18:05 | More by kp29

stereosforgeeks

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +4.2%

12-17-2012 15:17:12 | More by stereosforgeeks

Dufraine

New York

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

12-17-2012 02:28:23 | More by Dufraine

cliff1066

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +4.2%

12-16-2012 23:40:32 | More by cliff1066

MarvinSnyder

West Virginia

4/5  rDev +11.1%

11-26-2012 19:46:56 | More by MarvinSnyder

t0rin0

California

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

11-15-2012 02:01:12 | More by t0rin0

cfalovo97

Ontario (Canada)

2/5  rDev -44.4%

11-11-2012 00:31:11 | More by cfalovo97

Flounder57

Massachusetts

3.6/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

12 oz bottle was poured into a snifter.

It is a clear golden straw yellow with great clarity and tiny bubbles coming up through the glass. It poured a one finger puffy white head that has reduced to a thin layer.

I can smell apples, pears, boozy alcohol, vanilla, and spices. I can taste everything plus the alcohol is nice and warming. There is some yeasty esters, Belgian candy, and a bit spiciness. Flavors seem a bit light from what I am used to.

This beer is smooth, low to medium bodied, medium carbonation, a bit boozy, and a little watery on the palate. This was an alright triple in my opinion. Very drinkable, but I was expecting more flavors and aromas from what I am used to and also the cleanliness that comes with those characteristics.

Serving type: bottle

10-31-2012 06:15:18 | More by Flounder57