Samuel Adams New World Tripel (Barrel Room Collection)
I got to try this at a Sam Adams demo at a local liquor store. It isn't available in Kansas City, MO yet; so it was a great opportunity. Pale gold color with a bit of haze and a foamy little head in my tasting glass. I could smell and subsequently taste fruit and vanilla notes, especially banana. It's higher than average carbonation created a crisp, bubbly mouthfeel. Very effervescent. Almost more like a white ale than a traditional tripel. While it isn't my typical type of beer, I liked it and wouldn't mind having it again on occasion when it comes into the market. The SA rep told us that they would be bringing it in due to the success of Boulevard's (KC Local) Smoke Stack series.