Bees In The Trappe
Grimm Artisanal Ales

Bees In The TrappeBees In The Trappe
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From:
Grimm Artisanal Ales
 
New York, United States
Style:
Tripel
ABV:
8%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.94 | pDev: 10.41%
Reviews:
7
Ratings:
33
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 21, 2016
Added:
Nov 10, 2013
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  6
BEES IN THE TRAPPE is a strong, elegant Belgian-style ale brewed with a trappist ale yeast and clover honey. Pale orange in color, it pours with a rocky, snow-white head. Significant carbonation lifts delicate aromas from the glass: tart apricot, raw honey, cinnamon bark, and a hint of alcohol.The flavor follows the aroma, adding crisp malt reminiscent of honey-drizzled toast. Bees In The Trappe is light in body for its strength and finishes long and dry.Here are some pictures from our 2014 brew day!
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Ratings by magnusdave:
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Rated by magnusdave from New York

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

Jun 30, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.59 by Gww1864 from New Jersey

Jul 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.86 by dar482 from New York

Nov 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.92 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Nov 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by fosters9 from New York

Aug 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.92 by Janeinma from Massachusetts

Jun 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by threedaggers from Kentucky

Jun 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4.18 by Faxmesomehalibut from New Hampshire

May 02, 2015
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Reviewed by biegaman from Canada (ON)

3.9/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I can think of only a couple beers made with honey that didn't also look like the stuff - Bees In The Trappe is not one of them. This nectarous amber ale looks like it were made by the bees themselves, except of course for the white suds spattered all across the glass.

For my money, Westmalle Tripel is arguably the best tripel in the world. This recipe uses the same strain of yeast which, for all intents and purposes, is kind of like every Belgian brewers' secret weapon. Of course more goes into a beer than just yeast - I could use it but that wouldn't do a lick to compensate for my poor brewing skills.

But in the hands of someone capable (or two capable someones as it were) a yeast jam-packed with such overt flavours of fresh bread, orchard blossoms, ripe fruit, and fresh-cracked spices... well, it can make something wonderful. The addition of clover honey only adds to this wealth of flavour (not to mention a more viscous mouthfeel).

So, taken all together, we're looking at a beer with a perfumed bouquet, intricate flavour of apricot preserves and pear compote, as well as a rich texture to match. But how does it drink? Impressively well for a beer of 8% and infused with honey (really sweet) and replete with phenols (really spicy). With such nice balance it doesn't put up any fight going down whatsoever.

Bees In The Trappe is not just a great name - it's a great beer too. For those still sitting on a bottle at home listen to the wise words of Ms. Nicki Minaj: 'Bitch, bust that open'. No, seriously. For as good as this is it won't be getting any better. Now is the time. For those who missed out, Grimm should brew this one again - lord knows it's good enough.
Mar 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by AlvinLin from New York

Feb 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.83 by lillitnn92 from Virginia

Feb 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by nathanmiller from New York

Jan 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Ale_Dog from New York

Jan 27, 2015
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Reviewed by brianmandell from California

3.03/5  rDev -23.1%
look: 4 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3
From the 22 oz bottle. Pours gold with thick head.

Smell is metallic with belgian yeast notes, clove, honey and sweet malts.

Taste is of sweet honey and malt with some fruity esters and spice. Everything is a bit muddled. The sweetness is cloying. Finishes with some astringent bitter notes and booze.

Mouthfeel is creamy with active carbonation. Medium weight.

Not a great showing from Grimm. Maybe my bottle is off.
Jan 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.68 by kiwibrew

Nov 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by AlpacaAlpaca from New York

Nov 14, 2014
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Reviewed by Greywulfken from New York

4.29/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
A: medium amber and hazed under a tower of off-white foam

S: vague honey clover and pine resin over biscuits and grain

T: pale fruit elements in waves of bittering pine touched by honey's delicate sweetness

M: soft and smooth, with the hum of carbonation and the battering of bitterness

O: tastes like Hopslam was poured into a tripel - a bitter honey pine ale, bringing American hoppage to a tripel's elegance - absolutely worth buying
Oct 26, 2014
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Reviewed by metter98 from New York

3.9/5  rDev -1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A: The beer is clear golden yellow in color and has a light amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a finger high white head that gradually died down, leaving a large but thin patch of bubbles on the surface and a collar around the edge of the glass.
S: Moderate aromas of honey are present in the nose along with notes of yeast and hints of fruit.
T: Like the smell, the taste starts out with flavors of honey but has stronger notes of yeast and associated hints of spiciness, which lingers through the finish. No alcohol is perceptible.
M: It feels medium-bodied and a little dry on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This tripel is rather easy to drink for the style and has a nice balance between the honey and yeasty flavors. There is plenty of yeast to prevent this from being sweet.

Serving type: bottle
Oct 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4.1 by spw109 from New York

Oct 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by John_Squires from New York

Sep 19, 2014
Bees In The Trappe from Grimm Artisanal Ales
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 33 ratings