Bornem Triple - Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.

cdizinno

South Carolina

4.47/5  rDev +24.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

330 ml short brown bottle with freshness date 01/07/10. Label is totally different than picture. The only thing same is the pelican.

A: Golden yellow with almost no head, but champagne-like carbonation.

S: Sweet, tart aroma with a faint bitterness as well.

T & M: Sweet taste with a slightly bitter aftertaste overtones. Mild acidic twang. Very nice beer with a smoother taste than with most tripels I've had.

D: Very good beer!

Serving type: bottle

02-20-2009 01:25:48 | More by cdizinno

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

TheMonkfish

Chad

4/5  rDev +11.1%

01-03-2013 01:01:37 | More by TheMonkfish

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