MacTarnahan's Spine Tingler
Portland Brewing Company

MacTarnahan's Spine TinglerMacTarnahan's Spine Tingler
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From:
Portland Brewing Company
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Tripel
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.8 | pDev: 14.21%
Reviews:
61
Ratings:
176
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 27, 2016
Added:
Feb 26, 2010
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  14
The third of four in a new series of specialty beers (introduced 2009-10), available March through May.

Malts: Pilsner Malt, and Wheat
Hops: Northern Brewer, and Perle
Other: Candied Sugar
IBU: 23
ABV: 8.5 %
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Ratings by reptile3141:
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Rated by reptile3141 from Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Oct 15, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.14 by M1A2 from Ohio

Jun 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4.19 by Figjammin from Michigan

Jun 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.79 by WastingFreetime from Wisconsin

Feb 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by Sellen from Connecticut

May 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.27 by Nat1975 from Indiana

Apr 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by KGerry711 from Maryland

Apr 15, 2015
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Rated by chromacrusader from Ohio

4.59/5  rDev +20.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Citrus with caramel notes. Not as much zing as I usually like in a tripel, but still quite yummy.
Jan 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by trippnwo from Florida

Nov 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by st9647v3 from New Jersey

Nov 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by lochef81 from Michigan

Oct 15, 2014
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Reviewed by superspak from North Carolina

4.1/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
22 ounce bottle into chalice, no bottle dating. Pours fairly crystal clear golden amber color with a 1 finger dense and fluffy white head with good retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Spotty soapy lacing clings on the glass, with a moderate amount of streaming carbonation. Aromas of apricot, lemon, pear, apple, light banana, clove, pepper, herbal, grass, candi sugar, bread, light bubblegum, and herbal/yeast earthiness. Damn nice aromas with good balance and complexity of fruity/spicy yeast, pale malt, and earthy hop notes; with good strength. Taste of big apricot, lemon, pear, apple, light banana, clove, pepper, candi sugar, bread, herbal, grass, light bubblegum, and herbal/yeast earthiness. Good amount of earthy yeast spiciness on the finish; with lingering notes of apricot, lemon, pear, apple, light banana, clove, pepper, herbal, grass, candi sugar, bread, light bubblegum, and herbal/yeast earthiness on the finish for a short bit. Fairly dry after the finish. Damn nice complexity and balance of fruity/spicy yeast, pale malt, and earthy hop flavors; with a great malt/spiciness balance and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a very smooth, crisp, and slightly bready mouthfeel that is great. Alcohol is very well hidden with only a slight warming present after the finish. Overall this is an excellent tripel! All around great complexity and balance of fruity/spicy yeast, pale malt, and earthy hop flavors; and very smooth and crisp to sip on for the ABV. A very enjoyable offering.
Oct 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by wrightst from Maryland

Sep 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by malfunxion from New York

Aug 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Latarnik from New Jersey

May 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by KevinGordon from North Carolina

Mar 31, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Axnjxn from North Carolina

Mar 30, 2014
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Reviewed by JCarey from Delaware

2.8/5  rDev -26.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.75
Golden-orange, pretty clear for style but still hazy. Soft white head that doesn't stick around for long. Fruity, tannic on the nose. Tastes and feels more like a soda, especially with the carbonation. Fruity, with no lingering bitterness. Dry sweetness, no warming alcohol sensation. Would not buy again.
Feb 25, 2014
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.81/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
650ml bottle served in a Belgian snifter.

Pour is hazy and golden with a good head and very good lacing.

Aroma: mildly fruity and lightly spicy with a substantial light grain base.

Flavor: moderately fruity with hints of banana and clove, and a less obvious presence of light malts.

Feel: lively but appropriate carbonation; medium body.

O: fine American version of this Belgian style.
Feb 21, 2014
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Reviewed by msquared36 from Ohio

3.47/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Golden orange color. Light lacing.

Strong smell but not over powering. Citrus is the predominant scent.

Nice smell but the taste is better. Yeast flavor is up front. A little more citrus flavor than a typical triple. Almost no spiciness.

Mouthfeel is the highlight of this beer. Good carbonation. Makes the beer feel airy.

Not the best triple, but a good beer. Especially for the price. Worthy of a spot in the rotation.
Feb 09, 2014
MacTarnahan's Spine Tingler from Portland Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 176 ratings