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Trillium Brewing Company

The pour that emptied a pint can's contents into a clear glass liter mug produced that nearly stark white foam that bears witness to a wheat inclusion. The foam recedes unevenly, unattractively and in this case, slowly. The body is dull apricot-amber, approaching murky. In short, it looks like the typical modern American IPA. Thankfully, it smells much better than it looks. There's at least a sharp citrus/pine noting to the hops. A malty counterbalance, not so much. The description of the taste is basically a repeat of the words used for the smell. The 9% ABV is noticed, as it adds to the hop bite, but not as a detriment. Also, there's a little more starchy sweetness than predicted by the nose, but it's shallow. Taste references would be pineapple and lemon, backed by a good earthy hop bite. The mouthfeel is average for the style, maybe just a little better for something that carries this much alcohol. There's some stratified glass lacing that enhances its looks. Overall, for something that obviously has wheat in its wort, this isn't bad, especially for one that hits with such potency.

 

#176, yummy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

My first Trillium, a surprise keg at the KinderHill Brewery! Got the last pour!

Thick rich hazy yellow with a creamy beige head and great curtain lacing. Strong, distinctive tropical fruit smell and taste. Pineapple, mango,orange, grapefruit. Some basil herbal flavor. Nice hoppiness, fresh with a bit of burn. Silky smooth feel. Really nice beer!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very smooth @ 9%.