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Tripel Nova
Ale Asylum
- From:
- Ale Asylum
- Wisconsin, United States
- Style:
- Tripel
- ABV:
- 9.9%
- Score:
- 85
- Avg:
- 3.78 | pDev: 12.96%
- Reviews:
- 47
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Mar 21, 2024
- Added:
- May 21, 2006
- Wants:
- 13
- Gots:
- 27
Golden in color with a bouquet of fruit and spice, this Belgian style Tripel has a touch of sweetness and a crisp, euphoric finish.
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Ratings by BeerFMAndy:
Reviewed by BeerFMAndy from Wisconsin
3.97/5 rDev +5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.97/5 rDev +5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz bottle poured into a Duvel tulip. No date or info.
A - Unavoidable sediment pours out slightly clouding the light golden-honey kissed yellow wheat color. The head is snow-white but weak in stature and retention for a tripel, even with the tall pour. Some bits of lacing stick to the glass though.
S - The aroma is light and crisp right away with a nice marriage or a light yeast presence, spicy esters, floral hops, and a background dry wheat and pale malt foundation. A vigorous swirl releases a light fusel alcohol nose.
T - A light citrus burst starts off the flavor of the Tripel Nova which is followed closely by a complex blend of flavors. A dab of honey-coated wheat mixes with sweet pale malts and a floral hop addition. The mild spice taste lingers in the finish while the alcohol is only noticeable from the tingle while exhaling through the nose.
M - Crisp and medium-light bodied, it's a refreshing tripel with a smooth start and a nice carbonation tingle to the finish. The flavor lingers on the palate for a little bit too. Alcohol warmth in the stomach follows.
D - A good tripel that seems backed off slightly from it's Belgian brethren. Good drinkability is reflected from a nice complex and balanced nose and flavor with a solid mouthfeel.
Dec 14, 2009A - Unavoidable sediment pours out slightly clouding the light golden-honey kissed yellow wheat color. The head is snow-white but weak in stature and retention for a tripel, even with the tall pour. Some bits of lacing stick to the glass though.
S - The aroma is light and crisp right away with a nice marriage or a light yeast presence, spicy esters, floral hops, and a background dry wheat and pale malt foundation. A vigorous swirl releases a light fusel alcohol nose.
T - A light citrus burst starts off the flavor of the Tripel Nova which is followed closely by a complex blend of flavors. A dab of honey-coated wheat mixes with sweet pale malts and a floral hop addition. The mild spice taste lingers in the finish while the alcohol is only noticeable from the tingle while exhaling through the nose.
M - Crisp and medium-light bodied, it's a refreshing tripel with a smooth start and a nice carbonation tingle to the finish. The flavor lingers on the palate for a little bit too. Alcohol warmth in the stomach follows.
D - A good tripel that seems backed off slightly from it's Belgian brethren. Good drinkability is reflected from a nice complex and balanced nose and flavor with a solid mouthfeel.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by acerbictea from Wisconsin
3.37/5 rDev -10.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.37/5 rDev -10.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Poured from a can into a tulip. Hoppy, yeasty, crisp, boozy, bittersweet. Not terribly complex or interesting, but drinkable enough. RIP Ale Asylum; I found this beer at Riley's Wines of the World in Madison, WI.
Mar 21, 2024Rated by LukeGude from Iowa
4.65/5 rDev +23%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.65/5 rDev +23%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
6-pack from Woodman’s in Madison, poured into pint glass at Durango condo. Oh my goodness. Nailed it. Yeast, spice, strong, eminently drinkable.
Nov 04, 2020Reviewed by undulatingfrequency from Wisconsin
1.27/5 rDev -66.4%
look: 3 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.25
1.27/5 rDev -66.4%
look: 3 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.25
THE most disgusting beer I've ever drank. It had the aroma and taste of some kind of smoked, potted meat. Absolutely atrocious. Extremely disappointed!
Apr 02, 2017Reviewed by Kurmaraja from California
3.58/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.58/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
As with many Ale Asylum beers, the dominant sweetness is a big detraction. What Belgium is able to achieve in terms of boozy Tripels that somehow remain light and crisp is missing. The right flavors are here - a general mix of fruit and spice - but the alcohol heat and syrupy sweetness detract.
Aug 19, 2015Rated by Drewdanan
4.07/5 rDev +7.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
4.07/5 rDev +7.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
An outstanding Belgian style triple that finishes on a sweet note. Perfectly hopped, strong, and beautiful, this is a beer you don't want to miss.
Aug 18, 2015
Tripel Nova from Ale Asylum
Beer rating:
85 out of
100 with
143 ratings
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