Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan Straffe Hendrik Wild Tripel (2016) Tripel at 9% ABV (C$9.35 at NLC Howley Estates, 330 ml, best before 29-Jan-2021, acquired 12-Jul-2017, reviewed 16-Aug-2017)
Appearance: clear pale amber with one fat finger of fluffy ivory head, good retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: barnyard funk, pome, caramel, citrus zest, floral. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter, mild alcohol. (7/10) Palate: medium body, lively carbonation, off-dry bitter lightly warming and funky finish. (4/5)
Second of a three vintage (2017-2016-2015) vertical. I want to say this has marginally greater Brett funk going on, and slightly less pome fruit, but I’m not sure I would have caught that had I not done this one in relatively quick succession after the younger 2017 vintage. (15/20)
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