Cellar 3: Divine Belgique
Green Flash Brewing Co.

Cellar 3: Divine BelgiqueCellar 3: Divine Belgique
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From:
Green Flash Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Tripel
ABV:
9.7%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.99 | pDev: 6.02%
Reviews:
10
Ratings:
28
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 28, 2019
Added:
May 18, 2015
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  5
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Rated: 4 by mmilyko from Nevada

Apr 28, 2019
 
Rated: 3.78 by HopsAreDaMan from Missouri

Nov 23, 2018
 
Rated: 4.1 by ummswimmin from New Jersey

Apr 23, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by cjohns73 from Delaware

Jan 14, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by Can_has_beer from Texas

Dec 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.42 by JuiceMan818 from California

Dec 11, 2017
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Reviewed by BEERchitect from Kentucky

4.06/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Inspired by the abbey and sewn together with west coast innovation, science and art, the Cellar 3 team draws the attention of Trappist ale fans with a Tripel of dry and bitter proportions and with the fruity and spicy charm to seduce the senses effortlessly.

Divine Belgique pours a deep golden, light amber color and laced with a mild yeasty glow. Lacy, frothy and bubbly, the creamy ale lures the nose with light profile fruit, light spice and an overall white wine impression with hints of grain. And those hints turn into bold statements as a rich sensation of honey, biscuit and bread crust greets the initial palate with aromatic grains and sweet flavor.

As the flavors unfold on the middle palate, its sweetness relaxes and the yeast begins to shine. Their fruit and spice medley has the flavors of apple, lemon, pear and melon to link up with the trailing sweetness for a lightly succulent upstart. A quick follow of spice brings a balance of white pepper, clove, vinous white wine and hops to counter both the grains and fruit impressions. Finishing firmly bitter, spicy and grassy, a notion of hay swirls about the session with the faintest taste of soap looming.

Medium full and lingering sweetly and fruity on the finish, the balancing spice, hops and playful acidity rides along side of the estery after palate for a yin and yang in taste. Creamy and drying, the beer's aftertaste is medium and surprisingly refreshing with only a hint of curacao liquor spicy heat.
Sep 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.9 by GarbageMan10 from Texas

Jul 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by archero from Texas

Jun 14, 2017
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Reviewed by JayQue from Virginia

3.79/5  rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a corked and caged 750 ml bottle into my Chimay goblet. My bottle lists the abv as 8.50%, but the label looks the same as the photo here. Pours a slightly cloudy light amber color with lots of carbonation and a medium sized white bubbly head. Not much lacing and better than average head retention for a highly carbonated head. Aroma is light fruit, a little hops presence and belgian yeast. Flavor is a bit more muted that my favorite Tripels. The peppery spicing is lacking. The yeast takes a back seat to the fruit and hops. It has many elements of a good Tripel but lacks the WOW factor. Mouthfeel is rich and nicely carbonated. Alcohol is well hidden. This is a pretty good Tripel but not one of the best.
Jun 06, 2017
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Reviewed by Bitterbill from Wyoming

3.41/5  rDev -14.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
Lots of foam sitting atop a clear light gold liquid. Smells of hop perfume if that makes any sense. Fruitiness here is of the dark pitted kind. The sweet notes I get are chocolate like. Fruity and chocolate taste, yeasty, I like the hop variety used but to me, the beer lacks vibrancy. Muted, if you will. Not bad but not worth $15.
Jun 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.79 by jaydoc from Kansas

Apr 23, 2017
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Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri

4/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured a cloudy, hazy golden yellow color with a small, tan head of foam. It smelled of grains, yeast and spices. Sweet caramel and grain flavor. Nice spiciness you expect with a Tripel.
Mar 26, 2017
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

4.24/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A big rush of foam, more so in the narrow glass, better presentation in the tall Grand Cru goblet. Deeply fragrant with pear and yeast. A whiff of honeysuckle, banana, an. A lot of clove, but more in the flavor. Brewer says it is dry-hopped with Czech Saaz and Styrian Goldings.

Sweet honey taste with loads of malt, but also tangy. The hot cereal, Cream of Wheat taste with pears. Spicy finish like fruitcake. A touch of hoppy taste and bitterness along with the yeasty aftertaste. This is one of the most lush and sexy Tripels I've tasted. From the 750 ml corked bottle purchased at Barons Market in San Diego.
Feb 14, 2017
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Reviewed by richj1970 from Alabama

3.77/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured on draft at the local shop.

A: Golden yellow with one finger white head. Short retention and light lacing.

S: Banana, clove, and fruity yeast esters.

T: Traditional Belgian yeast with a strong dose of black pepper and cloves. Some banana sweetness lingering.

M: Medium body and light carbonation. Just a touch heavy for a tripel.

O: Enjoyable tripel but glad I opted for the draft pour than a full bottle.
Jan 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by rolltide8425 from Pennsylvania

Jan 21, 2017
 
Rated: 4.23 by travolta from California

Jan 08, 2017
 
Rated: 4.39 by chard_wells from California

Dec 31, 2016
 
Rated: 3.91 by MonkeyBread from Nevada

Dec 24, 2016
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Reviewed by clayrock81 from Florida

4/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured a clear, orangish body with one-finger head and lace. The aroma is mild and fruity with some strong yeast and candi sugar-like scents. Strong beer that is a bit sticky and boozy with a sweetness akin to tropical fruits and candi sugar but a bit of yeast and banana/clove spice as well. Beer is well blended and goes down smooth and while a touch of heat is in the finish it is clean and enjoyable.
Dec 09, 2016
Cellar 3: Divine Belgique from Green Flash Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 28 ratings