Tripel Nova
Ale Asylum

Tripel NovaTripel Nova
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From:
Ale Asylum
 
Wisconsin, United States
Style:
Tripel
ABV:
9.9%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.78 | pDev: 12.96%
Reviews:
47
Ratings:
143
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:
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Reviewed by BeerFMAndy from Wisconsin

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, 2009
More User Ratings:
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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
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, 2024
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Rated by LukeGude from Iowa

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, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by Griffith from Connecticut

Mar 22, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by scaliasux from Wisconsin

Apr 13, 2017
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Reviewed by undulatingfrequency from Wisconsin

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, 2017
 
Rated: 3.73 by BMart from Pennsylvania

Mar 31, 2017
 
Rated: 3.78 by bigpoppa67 from Wisconsin

Mar 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by eldoctorador from Chile

Aug 22, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by npendres from Wisconsin

Jul 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.18 by Billolick from New York

Jul 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.63 by italianstallion from Wisconsin

Nov 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.47 by adamranders from Wisconsin

Oct 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.83 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Sep 06, 2015
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Reviewed 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
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, 2015
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Rated by Drewdanan

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
 
Rated: 4.13 by Rilesmiles from Wisconsin

Aug 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.92 by ParnellJoseph1138 from Minnesota

Aug 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.4 by MattMorin from Illinois

Aug 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4.49 by VaughanSchmidt from Wisconsin

Jul 29, 2015
Tripel Nova from Ale Asylum
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 143 ratings