Tongerlo Prior
Brouwerij Haacht NV

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From:
Brouwerij Haacht NV
 
Belgium
Style:
Tripel
Ranked #219
ABV:
9%
Score:
84
Ranked #22,660
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 13.48%
Reviews:
36
Ratings:
126
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 29, 2023
Added:
Jan 29, 2010
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  31
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Rated: 4.3 by GedH from England

Apr 29, 2023
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Reviewed by Snowcrash000 from Germany

3.54/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Pours a cloudy, dark golden amber coloration with a small, fizzy head and visible carbonation. Smells of doughy, caramel malt and estery fruit and spice, with a distinct banana note and hints of clove, with not a lot of hops being noticeable. Taste is a decent balance of doughy, caramel malt and strong banana esters, as well as some clove, nutmeg and hints of floral, citrus hops. Finishes with a medium/strong sweetness and some banana and clove lingering in the aftertaste. Full mouthfeel with a medium body and carbonation.

While this makes for a decent Tripel, it's not to my personal taste at all, being fairly sweet and boozy, with a very strong banana presence and little hops or bitterness coming through. I seriously never picked up this much banana in a Tripel, while I prefer the fruity esters to be more on the apple, pear, apricot side and think that a strong hoppiness is very important to the balance of a Tripel, but then again, this may just be really old, the best-by date is only 5 months away. At least there's a pretty noticeable spiciness to this, which I can apprecite, with distinct clove and lighter nutmeg and black pepper, while body and mouthfeel are fairly full as well.
Mar 27, 2022
 
Rated: 4.25 by elamb106 from New York

Dec 30, 2021
 
Rated: 4.58 by Tenebris

Dec 09, 2021
 
Rated: 3.87 by arzt from Germany

Sep 05, 2021
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Reviewed by JonnoWillsteed from England

4.16/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
L- A somewhat deeper amber than average, clear, pours with 5mm white head. (ps 5mins later holds very well).
S- The Smell is entirely from The Book of monastic Tripels. Some deeper fruits almost a scent of the ABV% as if one were sniffing a hunk of brandy-doused British Christmas pudding.
T- Ohhhhhh yes, this is superb, right up my street! This is solid Belgian monastic Tripel style. Spices, the deep intensified notes of roast dark fruits (x-ref Brit Xmas pudding) plus the 9.0 ABV% comes over loud and clear...
F- ... so it's something of a beast, but it balances oh so well. This is ideal for slow-sippin', it's too good to rush anyway.
O- What a fantastic beer this is, absolutely superb! Not cheap but nice for a treat.
Bought from BeersOfEurope/UK for home delivery, 330ml bottle £3.59, BB: 11/12/21
Sep 22, 2020
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Reviewed by The_Bujon from Ireland

3.88/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pours exactly as you would expect from a high abv tripel. Clear golden blonde, light effervescence and a moderate head. Head suffers quickly despite being in the correct Tongerlo tulip glass.

Aroma is alco heavy and almost medicinal, that said my hands were covered in fire lighter fuel at the time! There are some subtle forest fruit notes and nicely spiced.

Taste is a grower and definitely this brews' strong point, malty with a twist of fruit. First sip is very alcoholic but warms on you thereafter. Lovely warming aftertaste.

Feel is also good, helped by that winter warmer feel, hot sensation in the throat.

Overall, almost a 4 out of 5 beer, just not quite up to the same level as its rivals....a common theme I find for tongerlo.
Jan 17, 2020
 
Rated: 3.98 by tux_alin from Romania

Jan 05, 2020
 
Rated: 3.82 by Robertas from Lithuania

Nov 17, 2019
 
Rated: 5 by igl from Russian Federation

Sep 21, 2019
 
Rated: 3.8 by Campodog from Spain

Feb 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4.06 by S_McAteer_95 from Ireland

Jan 04, 2019
 
Rated: 3.61 by Dentist666 from Russian Federation

Aug 17, 2018
 
Rated: 3.76 by robotic_being from Illinois

Aug 07, 2018
 
Rated: 3.89 by steverx8 from England

Jul 17, 2018
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Reviewed by OlaB from Norway

3.63/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Pours a slightly hazy golden color with a huge white frosty head that dissolves slowly and leaves some lacings.
Aroma is of banana, oranges,bread,vanilla,cloves and spices.
The flavour is sweet and fruity at the start with strong notes spices and herbs, while it is some weak notes of malts in the back. The finish is slightly bitter but it does not balance well with the sweetness. Aftertaste has a decent lenght but is not so comfortable. Fizzy carbonation with a medium body. Mouthfeel is smooth and soft.
All in all is a decent enough triple, but is far more better belgian triples out there.
Jul 06, 2018
 
Rated: 3.65 by Antyk from Belgium

Apr 14, 2018
 
Rated: 3.78 by emincems from Turkey

Mar 01, 2018
 
Rated: 3.09 by Ichoosefiction from Belgium

Jan 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by Dutchcraftbeergeek from Netherlands

Nov 19, 2017
Tongerlo Prior from Brouwerij Haacht NV
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 126 ratings