La Fin Du Monde
Poured from the bottle into an oversized wine glass. A: A pretty golden yellow. Clear, with lots of bubbles. A one finger, smooth white head that sticks around for the show. S: Very fruity, with that unmistakable Tripel yeasty spiciness. I'm getting peach primarily, with pear and apple, but it's so complex that I'm sure I can't completely untangle it. T: Follows the smell, but even better. Same fruitiness, but the spiciness is more pronounced. I'm also getting a good dose of clove that I hadn't detected before. A bit peppery. A little bit of alcohol; enough to make you notice it's there, but not so much that it distracts. M: High-ish carbonation, dry, and refreshing. D/Overall: This truly is world-class. The bodega directly downstairs from me just started carrying this, and thank goodness for that. It'll certainly enter my regular rotation.