Paddock Wood Brewing Company Marzyana Tripel at 9.2% ABV (2015 Craft Beer Advent Calendar Day #20, 355 ml, no bottle date or best before, reviewed 20-Dec-2015)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale amber with one finger of loose off-white head diminishing rapidly to a think skim, patchy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: apples and pears, candi sugar, caramel, yeasty spice. (6/10) Taste: moderate-strong sweet, moderate bitter, light peppery spice. (6/10) Palate: medium slightly syrupy body, moderate carbonation, sweet warming finish. (3/5)
A fairly authentic… ish… Belgian tripel, albeit of the sweet and hot variety that isn’t my preference. If one were uncharitable, the words “hot sticky mess” might be used, but that might be a tad harsh. Personally, I’d be happier if it were drier, with a bit less brown apple. It’s not terrible by any means, and I’ve had very similar beers in Belgium, but I wouldn’t go looking for this (or them) again. (12/20)
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