Monk's Uncle Tripel
A surprisingly good effort from what I have generally found to be a mediocre producer. Pours a hazy golden with a slight head (a real problem with Pike, I have found - very poor head retention). The aroma is sharp and phenolic, like a fermenting apricot. The flavor is grainy, with apricot and wheat, with a little burn of alcohol on the back to warn you that this is not a weak beer. The mouthfeel is slick and not as prickly as many Pike beers.