Ninkasi Brewing Company Rare & Delicious Series Tripel Tripel at 9.2% ABV | 35 IBU (C$11.89 at Oak & Vine, 650 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 26-Apr-2017, reviewed 17-Aug-2017)
Appearance: clear deep gold with one fat finger of fluffy white head diminishing gradually to a think ring, minimal lacing. (3/5) Aroma: caramel, Belgian yeast, clove, hint of banana. (7/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, moderate bitter, light tart. (7/10) Palate: medium slightly slick body, lively to moderate carbonation, off-dry lightly warming bitter finish. (3/5)
Another slightly too enthusiastic Tripel, with all the typical too-sweet baggage that implies. In my opinion, this would be better overall if it were at a shade lower proof, but dryer. But then, I say that about most Tripels, don’t I? And I don’t usually bring price into it, but in this case, for the price, I expect better. (14/20)
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