Augustijn Ale
Poured refrigerator cold into an american pint glass. I may have misjudged the carb because I overpoured a little. Pour - crazy carbonation. practically jumps out of the bottle. Color is a light amber, hazy, with hues of straw, ruby and brown. Thick soapy head that gets filmy once it recedes. Sits on top of the glass like a rock. Nose - first time around, a delicate cereal smell with hints of spice. I spun it a little and got a fairly strong nose full of rubbing alcohol/nail polish remover. Taste - candied fruit first followed by a mellow wheat. Apricots are huge but there are hints of sourness. Spice comes big on the backend - allspice, coriander, orange and even fennel or anise. A real nice flavor that completely masks the alcohol, at least when cold. That decreases as it warms. Mouthfeel - for a blonde it is surprisingly medium bodied. Carb definitely has an impact on the weight - instead of accentuating the profile, it kind of speeds it up and makes you wanting a little more. Drinkability - Not a session beer, but a good overall selection. Actually, being a tripel, it has a real nice accessibility, cold or warm. Skol!