9 Jan 2009
St Bernardus Tripel
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About: I recall my first sip of beer very fondly. At a very early age I was watching a baseball game with my father, and he noticed I was curious as to the colorful red and white canned beverage in his hand and finally offered me a sip. At that point I felt like I was a part of something special. As I was never able to touch those elusive drinks prior to that moment, I felt like a grown man, sipping the sudsy elixir with my dad watching sports on the tv screen.
That was a one time event though, and it wasnt until my teen years when I realized the magical effects beer can have at social functions. I became enamored immediately with the level of fun that can be had while drinking what I also had confessed was the most refreshing drink in existence.
After years of experimenting with every drink available to me, I have found my tastes and preferences have matured. Still, more so than ever I am driven by the quest to find the ultimate beverage. Though I know there is no such thing I am always trying something new to find my favorites. I enjoy variety, and also believe the only way to discover truly what you enjoy the most is by trying everything you can. Not only do you learn about the various styles and flavors associated with the many kinds of beer, but you also learn what you like as well as what perhaps you are not particularly fond of. There is a time and a mood for just about any style of beer crafted today, and the more you experience the better you are prepared to suit your own tastes.
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Name: Tripel Abbey Ale
Brewery: St. Bernardus
Overall Rating: A-
Style: Belgian Tripel abbey ale
Serving Style: Bottle 11.2oz
ABV: 8 %
Appearance: A full white head that disappeared quickly. Very nice active carbonation and cloudy, lively golden tones shine through the glass.
Aroma: A mild citrus and fruits aroma, surrounded with a grassy field of light hops.
Flavor: The aroma told the tale on this one, as the floral citrus flavor settles on your tongue. All the while lively carbonation is dancing across your taste buds and filling your mouth. Then it finishes quite nicely with a not too dry, crisp, and excellent slightly bitter ending from the hop. This is not a malty Beglium to clarify, it is pleasantly hop based. A very well balanced libation overall.
Body: Very full body that tickles your tongue and the carbonation floating about was delightful.
Enjoyability: The nice surprisingly refreshing bitter sweet finish leaves you ready for the next sip, time and time again. Though I could just sit and enjoy the aftertaste even. My major gripe with this one though, is that the 11.2 ounce bottle is just way too small!
Another take: Ba
Tags: beer review, belgium, belgium triple, st bernardus, triple
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