Jambe-de-Bois Belgian Revolution Triple
Brasserie de la Senne

Jambe-de-Bois Belgian Revolution TripleJambe-de-Bois Belgian Revolution Triple
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From:
Brasserie de la Senne
 
Belgium
Style:
Tripel
Ranked #122
ABV:
8%
Score:
87
Ranked #16,027
Avg:
3.89 | pDev: 10.28%
Reviews:
58
Ratings:
219
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 25, 2023
Added:
Apr 05, 2009
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  44
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Ratings by BEERchitect:
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Reviewed by BEERchitect from Kentucky

3.53/5  rDev -9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
When in Belgium, asking for beer recommendations usually result in an offering of fine ale, however it's likely already a common offering for me in the U.S. So, I'm wingin' it myself with this choice. I have fallen in love with tripel ales all over again since I've been in Belgium as the versions here are so much zestier and aromatic than those I routinely enjoy back home.

The tulip glass allows for the seepage of light beyond the yeasty haze and goldenrod appearances and emits a charming glow that highlights the dance of carbonation that plays from the bottom toward the top. Those tiny bubbles work tirelessly to build and maintain the creamy whipped foam that caps the beer, provides high aromatic value, and adorns the walls with intricate patterns of lace. An elegant looking choice it appears.

A perfume of floral hops give the sweeter scent of honeysuckle, rose pedal, and lemonade. Herbal with grassy and peppery elements; it's these aromas that balance the scent of estery apples, pears, apricots, and lemons nearly to perfection. Only the hint biscuit, honey, and carmelized bread interject the balance of fruit and spice.

Sweetly flavored with the taste of powdered sugar, honey, cookie dough, and freshly baked bread as the beer traverses over the tongue. But the middle palate of fruit and spice begin to dissolve the sweetness and turn slightly champagne-like with the spice of white pepper and alcohol accompany the dry fruit flavor of dried lemons, curacao, apple peel, and pitted dates. Finishing with a herbal and grassy bitterness, this tripel ale ends with a refreshing crescendo of acidity that leaves the palate clean and crisp.

Perhaps a bit fuller bodied than the typical tripel, it seems that the darker colors and extra sweetness results in more residual malt textures that weight softly on the mouth with mild sweetness and heft. The lift of carbonation carries the beer across the tongue and ushers in a semi-dry finish of peppercorn, alcohol warmth, and wine-like acidity.

A very well made tripel ale, albeit a bit or the robust side of the style; it would have been nice to be accompanies by more hop zip in finish or less sweetness in taste.
May 23, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.74 by Ushouldbeworkinh from England

Dec 25, 2023
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Reviewed by AzfromOz from Australia

4.11/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Purchased at Johnny's off-licence in Rome in March 2023, muled back to Australia, and drunk in November of that year.

L: Crystal clear, golden yellow with a bright white, large, fluffy head that leaves heavy lacing in the glass. Vast amounts of bubbles swirl around, sending the sediment I accidentally poured into whorls and cartwheels throughout. It's a beautiful beer.

S: Light, funky, spicy yeast notes tinged with orchard fruit, hard lemon candy and a slightly herbal, peppery note.

T: As with the aroma, there are spicy Belgian yeast notes and a stronger-than-in-the-nose peppery bitterness. A mild lemony note sits under the pepper. The taste profile is relatively reserved compared to some of the more flamboyant Belgian triples, but making up for it is that the bitterness lingers long after the swallow and turns quite acrid and harsh, but which is never out of balance with the beer. The 8% ABV is hidden extremely well.

M: The body is full and smooth, and carbonation is minimal despite the visuals on the pour. A thick coating of head lasts through the glass. Carbonic prickle is minimal.

O: A very enjoyable, balanced Tripel that retains interest throughout. I would happily drink another if it were at hand.

Cheers
#372
Nov 19, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by mmilyko from Nevada

Oct 19, 2023
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Reviewed by PlutonowyManiek from Belgium

3.47/5  rDev -10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Golden colour, clear. White foam, forms a compact, high, made up of small bubbles and a persistent "cap" on the surface of the beer. Leaves quite a lot of frothy 'dirt' on the glass.
The aroma is quite delicate. There are sweet malty notes, grassy hops, yeasty and mildly spicy notes.
Taste is dry. Bitterness of herbal character slightly sharp and harsh. Its intensity and duration, in plus, evolves with time.
Alcohol well masked. Saturation high. Texture smooth. Body medium plus. Aftertaste long bitter, herbal.
Sep 07, 2023
 
Rated: 4.09 by Silke_Neryn from Sweden

Jun 06, 2023
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.36/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
I had this on draft 2/1/23 @ the Hopleaf.

Mostly opaque orange/yellow appearance.

Small off-white head; nice lace.

Banana, vanilla & faint lemon peel notes in the nose.

Creamy medium mouthfeel.

Banana, vanilla & mild lemon peel flavors.

Balanced and VERY tasty tripel. I'd have many more, if I could!
Feb 06, 2023
 
Rated: 4.28 by brap from New York

Dec 28, 2022
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

4/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
July 2014: 330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 8%. 18.30 degrees P. Cloudy pale golden colour, moderate white head. Strong aroma of spicy Belgian ale yeast, peppery and some fruity notes. Peppery and hoppy flavour (49 IBU), not too sweet, not too dry - well balanced. Very good - a beer I’ll have again.
Aug 21, 2022
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Rated by Radome from Florida

3.98/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Had on tap at Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen in Philadelphia. It was an enjoyable tripel, but did not stand out to me as one of my favorites in the style.
Apr 17, 2022
 
Rated: 4.08 by ptarmigan98 from Alaska

Jun 12, 2021
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Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois

4.18/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Best beer I have had from la senne easy. Hazy straw yellow with a huge white head. Banana and general fruit esters lead the nose with decent floral hops, belgian yeast, and grains. Taste is much the same, but has some booze on the back end that is stronger than expected, still the ester-hop interaction is what makes this beer tick. Feel is soft, scary drinkable, smooth and yeasty.
Dec 01, 2020
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Reviewed by josanguapo from Spain

2.74/5  rDev -29.6%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
De 32go. En copa Grimbergen. Jugando a Medieval. Con papas fritas de La Real (Hipercor). Seca y con poco sabor. El toque a lúpulo no le aporta mucho, ni aromaticamente ni en boca. Simplemente unas notas vegetales anodinas y apagadas. Prefiero una tripel clásica
Oct 22, 2020
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Reviewed by elnachooo from Spain

3.94/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Con un dedo de espuma de buena retención. Cuerpo medio y carbonatación alta. Aroma lupulado y cítrico. En boca es una cerveza es muy agradable al ser ligeramente dulce con notas especiadas y un retrogusto amargo equilibrado.
Oct 17, 2020
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Reviewed by JonnoWillsteed from England

3.98/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
L- Mid amber, pours with large head- holds well 5mins later.
S- Quite verdant, fresh trees.
T- Smell follows on, pungent (ABV) but fresh, zesty hops notes, into zingy finish.
F- Feels somewhat like a triple, but it's bright and piquant, so it stays interesting,
O- Very nice indeed. I wish I had a couple more to consider at greater length. Pungent and heavy, yet very balanced and refined in the finish < I think that's why I'm enjoying this ;ast beer of the night so unexpectedly much. I should, and would happily buy this again, and perhaps give it a little more care and time next time.
330ml bottle. Bought from Bacchanalia Mill Road Cambridge. 330ml bottle.
Aug 20, 2020
 
Rated: 3.55 by Eltrandos from France

Aug 17, 2020
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Reviewed by janubio from Spain

4/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottle bought at Echarle Huevos, served at home in a trappist glass.
Hazy golden colour, medium head and retention, good lacing.
Aroma of peaches, hops, tangerines, spices.
Medium to full body, creamy thick texture, good carbonation, spicy finish.
Taste of citricis, hops, peaches, clove, bananas.
Very good.
Jun 03, 2020
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Reviewed by EMV from Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a bottle into a Dogfish Head tulip

L: Hazed light golden pour with massive fluffy white head. Lasts an eternity... crazy lacing. Sediment at the end of the pour.

S: Toasted grains... yeasty esters, fruit, light citrus, banana, and clove.

T.F: Semi-sweet and spicy. Toasty malts... Belgian sugars and yeast... fruit... cloves and nutmeg. Spicy hops. Over-ripened pear and apple peel. Prickly carbonation.

O: A solid tripel... not one of the very best but well above average. Easy drinking and tasty.
Mar 28, 2020
 
Rated: 3.96 by S_McAteer_95 from Ireland

Nov 27, 2019
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Reviewed by aleigator from Germany

3.24/5  rDev -16.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Pours a clouded yellow golden color with a bigger, froth head.

Smells of older leaves, rich wheat and lighter citrus.

Has a well nuanced, slightly effervescent carbonation with a smoother, medium body.

Tastes of lime zest, caramel and soft wheat among lighter toffee. Turns a tad dryer then with a mineralic carbonation peak to it, coated by smooth, slightly. Finishes malty, with a short bitter hop appearance, more toffee and gentle yeast.

Solid, dry Tripel with a pleasant mouthfeel to it, allowing for a nice hops and malts interplay.
Nov 22, 2019
Jambe-de-Bois Belgian Revolution Triple from Brasserie de la Senne
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 219 ratings