A cool night cozy up by the cottage fire with a buxom Belgian blonde sounds like a cranky old alliteration addict’s dream come true. So here I am, taking on another Tripel, I guess I’m old enough to know but not to know better. Still hope springs eternal, or is that infernal? Regardless of past pour performances I’m tackling another Tripel, this one from the Banter brew crew. *
A clear headless pour emanating a mucho macho malty aroma. Smells creamy but looks as clear as a see-through bell. First taste is a very malty body going right into a big time strong like bull boozy back bite and finish. It’s a sip to survive that I’m hoping eventually evolves into a swig and savour. I recovered from a substantial quaff with a note to self “big swigs not recommended”. The strong bite is evolving into a strong sweet, but still strong, and still boozy.
Not for the casual quaffer, very strong and very malty, it’s a Tripel and then some.
*Editor’s Comment: Of the three previous Tripels reviewed there are two honourable mentions and one super suds score from Stads Haven’s Piranha Kumquat and Mango Tripel.
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