Trois Pistoles
Unibroue

Trois PistolesTrois Pistoles
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From:
Unibroue
 
Quebec, Canada
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Ranked #9
ABV:
9%
Score:
94
Ranked #2,270
Avg:
4.23 | pDev: 10.64%
Reviews:
2,134
Ratings:
5,260
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 10, 2024
Added:
Oct 31, 2000
Wants:
  334
Gots:
  823
Drawing on Quebec folklore, Unibroue chose the name Trois Pistoles to honour the city’s historic importance and pay homage to the legend of the Black Horse. Conjured up by a priest to help build a new church, this incarnation of the devil ran off when its bridle was removed. Because construction was still underway when the horse vanished, a stone remains missing from the church to this day.
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Reviewed by mikeinportc from New York

4.38/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
BB Date : 10/08/24 . Room temperature to trunk of my car, for about 2 hours, before opening. 45-48F, +/- ?

Clear medium brown, slight yellow tint, with ample, finely-textured light tan head.

Smell is raisin, dried fig, and fresh brown bread.

Taste is slight spiciness (coriander/ allspice/ cardamom?) , a brief woody+nutty note, prune, raisin, hints of cola, & leather, finishing with light bread crust, and some spiciness that is more apparent than in the beginning. Very light kiss of bitterness in the aftertaste.

Feel is medium - surprisingly light for what it is - , initially barely-slick, with moderate, fine, medium-sharp carbonation tingle. Drying aftertaste.
Mar 10, 2024
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Reviewed by Weisenbeer from Ohio

4.2/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Got this in a brewer variety pack ... In my experience, all this brewer's beers have been top notch ...this one does not disappoint... Caution: Dangerous ABV
Feb 18, 2024
 
Rated: 4.21 by DrewTheBrew from Ohio

Feb 11, 2024
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Rated by buckthehog from Texas

4/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Sweet malt on the nose. Raisin and pumpkin flavor, dark rye bread and molasses.Nice Canadian booty water.
Feb 10, 2024
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Reviewed by BJB13 from Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
750 ml bottle poured into a Tulip.
Best by 11/28/25

L: Clear dark brown, 2” tan head, thick foam has decent retention.
S: Malty nose, chocolate malt, prune, dark sugars.
T: Bread and chocolate malt, dark fruit and alcohol, spices, ginger and clove maybe.
F: Smooth and frothy medium body, enough carbonation to give it some edges.
O: Good, a little boozy which adds a sharpness to it.
Jan 20, 2024
 
Rated: 4.54 by Jacob313 from Michigan

Jan 19, 2024
 
Rated: 4.25 by soarinsteven from Illinois

Jan 18, 2024
 
Rated: 4.25 by Cuervo_PCB from Florida

Jan 13, 2024
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Reviewed by barneyrubble from Colorado

4.71/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
L-Crazy big light brown head, nice deep chestnut beer color.

S-Raisin, some spice, allspice & caraway & maybe clove, molasses, prune, a bit of sour cream or vanilla yogurt.

T- Irish brown bread (treacle notes) with fruit with all the above nose notes added, some sourish milk yeast vibe but not offensive at all.

F- Heavier side of medium but not cloying, could actually go a bit thicker but I am not complaining.

O- Overall a superb beer and one that I have scored quite high cuz I like it a lot.
Jan 11, 2024
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Reviewed by Brian50Oshen1 from Connecticut

4.42/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Amazing! The Belgian yeast is a little much on the back end.
I am sure that this would improve if this Ale were cellared for a year or two.
I've never been able to hold onto Trois Pistoles that long.
Worthy of the Praise it gets
Dec 25, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by bdlusa from Texas

Dec 21, 2023
 
Rated: 4.31 by TheRealBen from Massachusetts

Dec 20, 2023
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Reviewed by Mugman8 from New York

4.42/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Opaque dark brown on the pour, with thick beige head and rings of lace. Aroma is very pleasant, spicy bread and currents. Taste is layered -- dried fruits, roasted malts, and banana bread. The finish is slightly boozy, but creamy smooth. This is a fantastic winter brew....very similar in ratings to their Fin Du Monde -- which I also like and rate very highly.
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Dec 10, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by Nyoder

Nov 26, 2023
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Reviewed by nasal from Illinois

4.46/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Belgian yeasts and candy sugars, like Fin du Monde, but with the added roasted and toasted malt flavors. It's possible Fin du Monde is sweeter, although I've never tried them side by side. A wonderful treat.
Nov 25, 2023
 
Rated: 4.04 by tobelerone from New Jersey

Nov 06, 2023
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Reviewed by Bluerabbitbell from Pennsylvania

4.19/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
10/19/23 From a mix 6 from the DW!

Look is a an opaque very dark brown. Little to no lacing. Head does not exist

Spicy bread aroma.

Dried dark cherry, bread, raisin and Belgian yeast/spice. Slight sourness that gives the impression of cider. Mineral throughout most of tasting.
Oct 19, 2023
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Reviewed by dank203 from New Jersey

3.98/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pours a thick brown to black, almost opaque. Thick tan head. Aroma of burnt malts, licorice, dark fruits and spices. Licorice heavy on the palate as well, with a hint of dark chocolate and raisin. Booze surprisingly well hidden. Has some bite in the finish, but smooth.
Oct 16, 2023
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Reviewed by JayDubTrub from California

4.15/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Wow. Unibroue may be the most consistently impressive brewery cranking things out at distribution level. Here in NoCal it's 20 IPAs to 1 interesting brew (aka anything other). Trios Pistoles though shocked the palate for near perfect
Sep 23, 2023
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Reviewed by JZH1000 from Colorado

4.43/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
12oz bottle, best by December 2nd 2025

On the pour just under 2 fingers of tan head formed then slowly dissipated to a fine, but thin covering on top of a very dark brown body that doesn't let light through.

The aroma on this is beautiful a dry and spicy yeast note is right on top of some roasted dark malts, that are fully fermented out. Slight banana hiding behind the hint of alcohol bite. Very yeast forward, but well balanced.

Taste is very similar to the aroma, but much more layered and complex. The banana mingles with a vanilla and clove, and there is a slight sweetness from the dark malts. This slowly shifts to an herbal hop and spice note along with some definite sweet bubblegum from the yeast in the finish.

The feel on this beer is also incredible, especially considering the ABV and how much is really going on here. Dry and easy drinking, but the flavors all blend with the malt so nicely bringing everything together in a dry velvety way, with a long, but subtle finish.

Overall this is probably the best Unibroue beer I've had, and I am thoroughly impressed through and through.
Sep 19, 2023
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