M.I.A. Beer Company Tourist Trappe Tripel at 10% ABV | 20 IBU (US$2.59 at Knightly Spirits Orange Blossom Trail, 355 ml, packaged on 15-Feb-2017, acquired 15-May-2017, reviewed 11-Jun-2017)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale gold with one finger of loose white head diminishing rapidly to a thin skim, no lacing. (2/5) Aroma: banana, bubble gum, candi sugar, apples and pears, hint of pepper. (7/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, moderate-low bitter, light tart. (6/10) Medium slick body, moderate carbonation, syrupy warming finish. (3/5)
Subtle, this ain’t. On the nose, huge banana and bubblegum lead the way over candy sweetness, fruit, and mild pepper. The body is slick and syrupy, and the finish is dominated by hot fusels. There’s nothing actually wrong with this, but it’s certainly not my cup of tea. Don’t get me wrong, I like a double-digit ABV as much as the next guy, but this is just way too sweet for me – I didn’t bother to finish it. (12/20)
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