The Boston Beer Company
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Barrel Room Collection
Ale Aged in Oak Barrels
A Golden Tripel with Notes of Spice and Tropical Fruit
10% abv
1pt 9.4oz bottle
$9.99 The Super Fine Wine & Liquor in Canton, Michigan
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| The first glass poured. See how clear it looks. |
Appearance: clear honey gold body with a one finger white
head that leaves some lacing. There has
to be sediment on the bottom of this big bottle. This is the problem I have with big
bottles. After I poured the first glass
I was able to swirl the bottle to get some of the sediment off the bottom of
the bottle. Now the color is a misty
amber with gold highlights.
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| Second glass poured and I got the sediment (yeast) into the mix. See the color difference. |
Aroma: light pineapple, with a hint of spice – seems like
clove; the aroma was a little better on the second glass – so, get that
sediment (that Belgian yeast) into the glass.
Flavors: sweet pineapple-mango, hint of herbal notes, touch
of spicy clove, nice touch of amber honey
Mouthfeel: smooth, semi-creamy feel, low carbonation that
gives a super fine fizzy feel, light sweet tropical fruit, red banana on the
aftertaste
To the Point: pretty much what they say on the bottle,
“…subtle herbal hop character combined with the tropical fruit and spice notes
of its special Belgian yeast.”
They also call it ‘complex’ – I’ll call it semi-complex at
best. They also say ‘flavorful’ – yes it
is – if you like Belgian-style ales.
This is a simple tasty Tripel-style.
I like the taste and the mouthfeel.
It is very easy to drink and the 10% abv really does not play a
role. I don’t get any alcohol peppery
feel or warmth. (now that I am near the
bottom of the bottle I do feel the 10%)
The packaging – the bottle – is super cool. The price is right. And, I am planning to buy more.
