Triple - W.H. Brakspear & Sons plc

mjgarrett2

Maryland

3.9/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3

A- Rich chocolatey brown, mostly translucent but not thick. Light brown head and good lacing.

S- Not giving much away at first take, maybe a hint of bread coming from the yeast. Smells of fruit develop later, maybe banana or apple.

T- Sensual fruit flavors, again maybe banana but predominantly spicier like apples, pears, maybe cranberries. The brightness of the hops does well to mediate any overpowering characteristics, being complex and intriguing to identify some of the flavors.

M- Flavors immediately permeate around the mouth and move to cover the palate and let everything develop. It feels like the sensation of the beer embracing the whole palate rather than targeting any one area.

D- Very sippable and pleasant but perhaps too big and complex to be enjoyed for a lengthy stretch.

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2010 21:21:08 | More by mjgarrett2

Hanglow

United Kingdom (Scotland)

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

04-22-2013 00:02:13 | More by Hanglow

vinicole

United Kingdom (England)

4/5  rDev +4.4%

04-11-2013 17:23:50 | More by vinicole

Beerstorian

District of Columbia

4.5/5  rDev +17.5%

02-23-2013 15:40:53 | More by Beerstorian

alexandrefdiniz

Brazil

4/5  rDev +4.4%

01-26-2013 20:25:27 | More by alexandrefdiniz

cfalovo97

Ontario (Canada)

2/5  rDev -47.8%

11-11-2012 00:35:05 | More by cfalovo97

defect_

Sweden

3/5  rDev -21.7%

11-08-2012 00:49:16 | More by defect_

ADZA

Australia

4.05/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours a dark copper hue with a off white two finger head and very nice clingy lacing everywhere,the smell is fruitcake,strawberry jam,boozy alcohol,brandied raisins and herbal hops,the mouthfeel is medium bodied,moderately carbonated but still rounds the palette with tastes of chocolate coated cherries,booze,roasted nuts,herbal hops and finished with a caramel candy bittersweetness and overall i like it and the perfect after dinner drop and would buy again as would age well cheers.

Serving type: bottle

10-17-2012 09:41:29 | More by ADZA

flyingpig

United Kingdom (Scotland)

4/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A deep chestnut to copper colour with a small, foamy head that is slightly off-white in colour and settles to a thin lacing after a few minutes.

Strong malt aroma to begin that is paired with a sweet and rather fruity aroma that has hints of darker fruits and a noticeable caramel smell that is quite pleasant. There is a little bit of apple, some spice and a touch of sugar.

Very rich and sweet with a good mix of caramel, toffee and dark fruit to begin with, coupled with some sweet sugar and a rich, malty base. There is some dates and apple along with a hint of vanilla too.

Very smooth with a medium body and medium carbonation as well. There is some definite spice and a very slightly dry ending.

An excellent beer with tonnes going on and a beer that strikes a great balance between the rich malty flavours and the sweet, dark fruit like ones. The caramel that both the aroma and taste start with are a lot stronger than I would have expected but this is a beer that I will be seeking out again in the near future.

Serving type: bottle

09-21-2012 22:56:35 | More by flyingpig

BS-

3.68/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a highball glass.

A: Deep copper with almost no head. Almost absolutely clear with no visible carbonation.

S: Malts, some spiciness and a bit of hops. Just a hint of sweetness.

T: slightly malty with a lot of hops. A hint of citrus and spice is present. Aftertaste is hoppy with a tinge of citrus and an almost honey-like sweetness at the tip of the tongue. Alcohol is uncensored, but pleasant. The citrus sat a little bit oddly on the tongue, almost bordered on becoming unpleasant. Everything disappears within 20 seconds.

M: Very light with slight carbonation. Very easy to drink.

O: It's a good beer, but far from outstanding. While I might still get this beer every now and then, I could live my life without ever having this again. A good beer to drink if you're looking for something easy but with character.

Serving type: bottle

09-20-2012 16:32:51 | More by BS-

Pelicanrocks

United Kingdom (England)

3.25/5  rDev -15.1%

09-15-2012 18:00:10 | More by Pelicanrocks

Arphie

Sweden

4/5  rDev +4.4%

09-01-2012 21:56:46 | More by Arphie

aztraz

Sweden

3.25/5  rDev -15.1%

08-25-2012 16:47:22 | More by aztraz

Bix

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +4.4%

08-25-2012 16:33:51 | More by Bix

MEP

4/5  rDev +4.4%

08-25-2012 16:13:00 | More by MEP

Hoppsbabo

United Kingdom (England)

4.78/5  rDev +24.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Amazing how accounts vary of this beer. It's one of the best I've ever had.

A: Huge beige head. Dark copper body. One bubble at the bottom.

S: Caramel / honey. Unrevealing - typically English.

T: Wousers! Lots of caramel. Very sweet, complements the alcohol to perfection. Nutty. A touch of dandelion & burdock, or phenols as they're known.

O: Not overly complex but perfect tasting. One of the most balanced beers I've ever had. Absolutely beautiful.

Serving type: bottle

08-08-2012 07:08:41 | More by Hoppsbabo

6string

Germany

4/5  rDev +4.4%

08-06-2012 20:55:50 | More by 6string

harpus

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

07-22-2012 16:11:10 | More by harpus

BogBoyJD

Ireland

4/5  rDev +4.4%

06-14-2012 17:24:38 | More by BogBoyJD

pin

Australia

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

06-08-2012 03:56:12 | More by pin

Sunnanek

Sweden

3.73/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A Pour is deep amber with a rather small off-white compact head that dissipates slowly into rather nice lacings.

S: Sweet, roasted malts, caramell. Nuts and some butter. Dark dried fruits.

T: Syrupy sweet, almost like dark bread. Bitterness and roasted notes. Fruity, both ripe (apples and oranges) and dark dried. Taste is actually "darker" than one could guess.

M: Aftertaste is mostly bitter, and rather long. Body is smooth and full, while carbonation is mild.

O: Nice, on the lighter side for a Strong Ale, but still nice.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2012 16:38:09 | More by Sunnanek

samEBC

Belgium

4/5  rDev +4.4%

04-30-2012 20:16:02 | More by samEBC

rarbring

Sweden

2.93/5  rDev -23.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

The brew is clear deep amber, has an off-white head, some lacing and good curtains.

Sweet honey, nuts, turpentine, bitter oranges.

Starting with dark syrup bread, nutmeg, raisins, ethanol, bitter orange peel.

Low carbonation, soft, slightly sticky and oily, a medium body, a slightly dry finish.

Actually too boozy and sweet, lacks freshness.

Serving type: bottle

04-10-2012 19:49:40 | More by rarbring

TerryW

Ontario (Canada)

3/5  rDev -21.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Dark copper with a slight haziness. Moderate head that goes to nothing as you drink. No lace.

Dark fruit nose. Slightly sweet. Tastes like it smells - fruit and malt, slightly treacly, some toffee. Initially bitter, followed by some sweetness and bitterness again. Seems like a lightweight barleywine.

Pretty one dimensional. Meh.

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2012 03:23:58 | More by TerryW

bark

Sweden

3.85/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

The colour is deep red, almost brown. The small head white, it sinks slowly to a very thin lid, leaving minimal lacing.

The smell is smooth, sweet and very malty. Some oak-barrels, alcohol and dried fruits (ripe apples). It is luxurious, although not very strong.

The taste is surprisingly fresh and smooth, making the beer highly drinkable. Fruits, some of them dried, sweet toffee, clean bitterness and perhaps some flowery notes from the hops. There is alcohol, but it is smooth and warming. Some wood and tree sap. Medium body. The aftertaste is not that sweet with more malty caramel notes and less bitterness. The finish is smooth with some toffee and alcohol.

The carbonation is medium to smooth, the few bubbles mild. The liquid is semi-smooth and a bit dry.

I had expected a heavier and sweeter brew, but I got a tremendously drinkable and quite hoppy one. Will probably gain some complexity over the next years.

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2012 17:51:52 | More by bark