Brouwerij De Ranke Guldenberg Abbey Tripel at 8% ABV (€2.75 at de Biertempel Brussels, 330 ml, best before 15-Apr-2020)
Appearance: cloudy medium gold with one fat finger of pillowy white head, excellent retention and lacing. (4/5) Aroma: bready yeast, earthy and grassy hops, citrus, apricot. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderately strong bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, lingering bitter and slightly peppery finish. (4/5)
I like this – typical de Ranke yeast aromas combine with a bold earthy hoppiness and maybe just a hint of basement funk. There’s a distinct maltiness, but for all that a restrained sweetness. Not as bombastic at their XX Bitter, but still a bit of an attention-grabber. (16/20)
My 202nd from the 2010 Edition (190th from the 2013 edition), and 212th combining both editions.
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