The Trip XIII (Blonde Ale)
New Belgium Brewing Company

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From:
New Belgium Brewing Company
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Ale
ABV:
5.1%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.62 | pDev: 10.22%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
16
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 08, 2013
Added:
Aug 27, 2012
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  0
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Rated: 3.25 by Smurf2055 from Washington

Aug 08, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by savagepm from Pennsylvania

Jun 10, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Lare453 from Florida

Apr 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Birdlegs from Washington

Apr 10, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by strongaf from Washington

Mar 22, 2013
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Reviewed by grittybrews from Washington

3.97/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured a hazy orange with a finger of bright white head. Aroma of honey, lemon, and caramel with floral notes.

Moderate carbonation and a full mouthfeel. Caramel and honey sweetness up front with a solid biscuit backbone. Chamomile is subtle but present. Only a slight bitterness on the tail end, which finishes fairly dry.

Nice overall, good balance.
Jan 06, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Happyhopper from Georgia

Dec 21, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by jaminjohnson from Canada (YT)

Nov 11, 2012
 
Rated: 2.75 by rudy0908 from Missouri

Nov 11, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by ste5venla from California

Oct 31, 2012
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Reviewed by LiquidAmber from Washington

3.83/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Poured into a Seattle Beer Week pint glass. Pours a light to medium golden amber. Fine white one finger head with good retention and great lacing. Aroma of biscuit and perhaps a bit of toasted malt, with an unusual herbal element. Flavor is light and sweet, almost floral. The honey has a distinct presence and a pleasant herbal overtone from the chamomile. Finishes with light hops and malt and the honey leaves a light reminder. Light bodied. A light, subtle blonde ale, but quite pleasant and perfect for a hot day in summer.
Oct 18, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by thebigredone from Wisconsin

Oct 17, 2012
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Reviewed by Beaver13 from Colorado

3.02/5  rDev -16.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
22 oz bottle. Pours clear copper orange with a medium frothy white head that quickly goes to a thin film that leaves some lacing.

The aroma is sweet floral clover honey.

The flavor is grainy malts and sweet floral clover honey with a light bitter finish. The mouthfeel is medium bodied and a bit watery.

Overall, an OK honey beer.
Oct 01, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by Thedaver4220 from Illinois

Sep 12, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by jnoelani from Washington

Sep 04, 2012
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Reviewed by Doodler from Colorado

4.15/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
22 oz bomber. Golden amber pour with nice fluffy head. A refreshing Belgian style blond. Light caramel, little yeast flavor, dry mouthfeel. Decent carbonation. Balanced finish with a hoppy character overall. This is a nice beer and a great collaboration between New Belgium and Elysian. Keep it up!
Aug 27, 2012
The Trip XIII (Blonde Ale) from New Belgium Brewing Company
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 16 ratings