Ripley
Zero Gravity Craft Brewery

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From:
Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
Tripel
ABV:
8%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.93 | pDev: 6.11%
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
17
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 02, 2016
Added:
Oct 10, 2008
Wants:
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Gots:
  1
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Reviewed by NeroFiddled from Pennsylvania

4.15/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Zero Gravity / American Flatbread "Ripley Tripel"
on tap at American Flatbread on 6 June 2016
$3/half pint

Notes: 8.0% ABV. Brewed with Bastogne yeast. Hazy golden body beneath a bright white head. OK retention and lacing (bar glass?). Aroma: Fruity, sweetish, and spicy. Surprisingly clean in terms of yeast beyond the fruit and spice - I was expecting some actual yeast, or mineral/chalky, etc. Flavor: Delicate, sweetish bready & grainy malt. More fruit (apple, pear, citrus, melon, banana) and delicate spice. Gently earthy and grassy or straw-like. Moderate bitterness. Both sweetish and spicy from start to finish, balanced straight through with the exception of a slight rising tartness at the end that gives it charm and a little bit of additional complexity. Medium bodied with a carbonation that's slightly beyond standard (maybe 2.6-2.65 volumes C02/liter whereas standard is more like 2.45-2.5). Overall it's not head turning, but on the other hand it's almost too easy to drink. The alcohol never shows any more than just to let you know it's a stronger beer, that little edge that's both required and welcome, thus it might be labeled as "dangerously drinkable".
Nov 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.81 by GreenMind from Pennsylvania

Jul 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.77 by nyrblue2 from New York

Jun 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.73 by acurtis from New Jersey

Aug 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.8 by Kegatron from Pennsylvania

Jul 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Gkruszewski from New York

Apr 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by redfox405 from Virginia

Mar 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Texasfan549 from Texas

Mar 19, 2015
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Rated by munnster76 from Wyoming

3.53/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This is 9.6% alcohol not 8%. Too much. Too strong but still a Belgium tripel.still tastes good
Mar 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.43 by fastestmanalive from Florida

Feb 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by Willytee3 from New York

Feb 26, 2013
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Reviewed by Rifugium from North Dakota

3.8/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
First had: on tap at Earth Bread + Brewery, Philly, PA

The fine folks from American Flatbread, Burlington, VT (one of my favorite pubs in the country) stopped by Earth Bread and left a few treats behind. Ripley poured a slightly hazy amber color with a small white head. Aroma of sweet malts, fruity esters and yeast. More of the same in the taste: bready yeast, pale malts, notes of dried fruits, citrus pith, and a bit of spice, herbal hops. Medium body, moderate carbonation, and pretty good overall for the style.
Feb 16, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by Ajlvt from Washington

Jan 30, 2012
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Reviewed by joeland from Vermont

3.6/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
a: poured an amber color. it was a little darker than a normal triple with an off whit head that left a nice lacing.

s: a strong malt smell with a fruity kind of smell mixed in

t: it was the same as the smell. more of a fruit with a slight hint yeasty bready taste.

M: a medim mouthfeel

d: it wemt down pretty east i was able to move past this drink pretty fast.
Oct 13, 2010
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Reviewed by kingcrowing from Vermont

4.15/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
On tap poured into a 6oz wine glass, 2008 vintage.

Pours a nice clear golden amber with a small bright white thin head that has some light lacing. Nose is light, sweet, and very fruity.

Taste is sharp and sweet with a really nice full body and sharp carbonation. Lots of earthy, yeasty notes along with a light sweet finish.
Jul 14, 2010
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Reviewed by scottg from Vermont

4.08/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Served in a tulip glass at the brewpub.

Pours a clear orange/gold color with a one finger white head that dissipates quickly with little lacing. Sweet/fruity yeast aromas are prevalent. Lots of flavors going on, sweet honey, vanilla, raisin & caramel, tart green apple, sour yeast, bitter lemon and orange with some alcohol warmth. Highly carbonated, medium body, this coats the palate with a dry finish. The balance of all the different flavors is very nice making this very drinkable.
Oct 12, 2008
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Reviewed by Brad007 from Vermont

4.13/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Pours a cloudy amber color with a one finger head.

Aroma is spicy and fruity. Malt and alcohol warmth show through.

Taste is smooth and sweet with a hint of raisin/plum. Some alcohol warmth upfront.

Mouthfeel is spicy with the raisin and plum flavors.

A nice and drinkable tripel. Should be sipped but its good enough to quaff if you're not driving. Good stuff.
Oct 10, 2008
Ripley from Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 17 ratings