Monday, January 27, 2014

PALM Brewery Steenbrugge Tripel

I'm a sucker for a good Belgian tripel, so I couldn't resist when I found a bottle of Steenbrugge Tripel at a family gathering recently:

Vittles:
8.7% abv
Made with Gruut

Score:
Appearance: 9/10
Aroma: 23/25
Taste: 38/40
Mouthfeel: 9/10
Style: 5/5
Drinkability: 9/10
Overall: 93/100

Impression:
Unfortunately, there were no clean glasses left, so I didn't get to pour this one out.  The aroma is light and fruity, with some malty/grainy, floral, and herbal character in the background.  Apple and peach stood out fairly well, as did a bit of spice, maybe coriander?  Golden raisins and grapes came out more on the tongue, as did a fair banana-and-clove kind of flavor that I love so much.  The malt came across more like crackers and biscuits, with a nice caramel flavor to round it out.  What really sets this one apart is the medium-full body of the brew which, combined with a decent level of alcohol-warmth and a somewhat crisp finish, helps to carry the flavors into the aftertaste without being cloying.I will definitely look for this one again.  It's a good, solid Belgian Tripel that really hit the spot.

Cheers!

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