Brasserie du Bocq Triple Moine Tripel at 7.3% ABV | 25 IBU (C$5.49 at Oak & Vine, 330 ml, best before 20-Jun-2018, acquired 31-Jul-2017, reviewed 8-Aug-2017)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale gold with three fingers (and growing) of fluffy white head, excellent retention and soapy lacing. (5/5) Aroma: grainy pale malt, candi sugar, apples, Belgian yeast esters, alcohol. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter, light tart. (6/10) Palate: medium-light body, lively to moderate carbonation, sweetish crisp lightly tart finish. (3/5)
Decent enough Tripel, though tending slightly sweet for my preference. Rather similar to Duvel, actually, albeit not as clean, crisp, or dry, and with more emphasis on apple, and rather less on citrus. The apple, in particular, feels a bit unbalanced, and the booziness just a little edgy. Wouldn’t say no to another, mind you. (14/20)
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