Prophecy
Poured from a 22 oz. bomber, no dating. A - straw gold to light, light amber. Mostly clear. A small, thin white head forms then disipates quickly leaving no remainder. No lacing whatsoever. S - bubble gum, cotton candy, vanilla, alcohol, lots of esters. Just what you'd expect from a Belgian tripel. A little bit of smokiness in there. T - tart bitterness up front, followed by spicy, sweet, candy flavors. A little bit of noble hop flavor, but mainly it's just sweetness. Notes of vanilla, bubble gum, some peppery spice. Strong alcohol warmth. M - thin bodied, but a good deal of sugary sweetness on the tongue. Medium to medium high carbonation tickles the tongue a little. D - when I first tasted this, I have to admit I was a little put off. As it warmed, though, it got a heckuva lot better. Tastes like a well made Belgian tripel with the added touch of some oak smokiness and tartness.