Saturday, February 12, 2011

Adelardus Tripel (9% ABV)

Pours a hazy orange-gold, not unlike Orval to the mind's eye, although maybe I'd query that if I had them side by side.

A banana and tropical fruit nose yields to strong, tangy malt, with a pleasingly dry finish. The alcohol is well hidden, and this beer drinks smoothly for its strength.

More than pleasant, but not quite a major-league Tripel. Getting close, though. NB I had to dock a point or two for the ghastly cartoon label.

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