Tripel Ale | Allagash Brewing Company
Brewed by:
Allagash Brewing Company
Maine, United States
allagash.com
Style: Tripel
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 9.00%
Availability: Year-round
Notes / Commercial Description:
This strong golden ale is marked by passion fruit and herbal notes in the aroma, with suggestions of banana and honey in the complex palate. The Tripel has a remarkably long and smooth finish.
Added by BeerAdvocate on 11-08-2001
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Ratings: 2,847 | Reviews: 963
3.55/5 rDev -14.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
4.25/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.18/5 rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Simply amazing. I lived in Germany for three years (2014-2017) and had the good fortune of being able to drink some of the finest biers Europe had to offer. When I got back I looked forward to trying some of the newer craft brews made here back home. A lot of them have not been my stein of bier. THIS however, the Allagash Tripel is the by far now my favorite. This very smooth, I love the color and feel, however I was expecting a bit more flavor *but I am by no means complaining).
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Simply amazing. I lived in Germany for three years (2014-2017) and had the good fortune of being able to drink some of the finest biers Europe had to offer. When I got back I looked forward to trying some of the newer craft brews made here back home. A lot of them have not been my stein of bier. THIS however, the Allagash Tripel is the by far now my favorite. This very smooth, I love the color and feel, however I was expecting a bit more flavor *but I am by no means complaining).
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3.72/5 rDev -10.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Draft. Tons of lemon and grassy notes.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Draft. Tons of lemon and grassy notes.
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4.04/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.88/5 rDev -6.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
From the bottom right label on the bomber: "Bottled On 10/26/17 09:00:
Appearance: The head is a massive white cloud resting above a slightly hazy golden body. There is a lot of carbonation visible in the beer.
Aroma: There isn't much of an aroma to this beer. There is a bit of a metallic tinge that appears at first but it goes away pretty quickly. What replaces it is what smells like lemons. After it sits in the glass for a bit it picks up a bit of clove and allspice, then eventually there is some bubblegum. It's pretty impressive how so many aromas can develop in the beer as it opens in the glass. I would recommend letting it sit for at least a few minutes before drinking it.
Taste: There is a lot of bubblegum with a touch of clove right in the forefront of this beer. There is a bit of a bitter herb flavor to the beer in the middle and it is mixed with just a bit of alcohol. That bitter herbal character carries out to the end.
Mouthfeel: It is lighter bodied but leaning to medium. It has moderate bitterness and just a touch of alcohol. The carbonation is on point. It finishes with bitterness and just a touch of sweetness.
Overall: The beer is a bit heavy-handed on bitterness but it has very good Belgian yeast character. This alone makes it worth trying. Often people ask about how sweet a Tripel is because some tolerate more or less. This one has a light sweetness that is mostly masked by the bitterness at the end. It also seems to merge that bubblegum flavor to give it an almost "bubblegum sweetness." Overall I thought the beer was enjoyable and I would recommend it.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
From the bottom right label on the bomber: "Bottled On 10/26/17 09:00:
Appearance: The head is a massive white cloud resting above a slightly hazy golden body. There is a lot of carbonation visible in the beer.
Aroma: There isn't much of an aroma to this beer. There is a bit of a metallic tinge that appears at first but it goes away pretty quickly. What replaces it is what smells like lemons. After it sits in the glass for a bit it picks up a bit of clove and allspice, then eventually there is some bubblegum. It's pretty impressive how so many aromas can develop in the beer as it opens in the glass. I would recommend letting it sit for at least a few minutes before drinking it.
Taste: There is a lot of bubblegum with a touch of clove right in the forefront of this beer. There is a bit of a bitter herb flavor to the beer in the middle and it is mixed with just a bit of alcohol. That bitter herbal character carries out to the end.
Mouthfeel: It is lighter bodied but leaning to medium. It has moderate bitterness and just a touch of alcohol. The carbonation is on point. It finishes with bitterness and just a touch of sweetness.
Overall: The beer is a bit heavy-handed on bitterness but it has very good Belgian yeast character. This alone makes it worth trying. Often people ask about how sweet a Tripel is because some tolerate more or less. This one has a light sweetness that is mostly masked by the bitterness at the end. It also seems to merge that bubblegum flavor to give it an almost "bubblegum sweetness." Overall I thought the beer was enjoyable and I would recommend it.
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4.39/5 rDev +6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.61/5 rDev +11.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
4.52/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.13/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.87/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Unusual, cidery, hops, can't explain easily, tastes heavily, vapory in the nose; as the label says ... complex. Alcoholic.
A few minutes later; taste definitely opens up becomes more sweet and full, more fruit, dare I say bananas? Good with cheese!
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Unusual, cidery, hops, can't explain easily, tastes heavily, vapory in the nose; as the label says ... complex. Alcoholic.
A few minutes later; taste definitely opens up becomes more sweet and full, more fruit, dare I say bananas? Good with cheese!
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4.1/5 rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from the tap into a tulip glass. The appearance is a clear dark yellow gold with a large white head. The aroma is cinnamon. The taste is smooth with a nice spice flavor.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from the tap into a tulip glass. The appearance is a clear dark yellow gold with a large white head. The aroma is cinnamon. The taste is smooth with a nice spice flavor.
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4.39/5 rDev +6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.1/5 rDev -1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
L - Clear yellow, with 1.5 fingers of head,
S - Honey and grain
T - Fruity and spicy, banana bread and clove
F - Medium heavy viscosity, with vibrant carbonation.
Overall, true to style and delicious. Highly recommend.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
L - Clear yellow, with 1.5 fingers of head,
S - Honey and grain
T - Fruity and spicy, banana bread and clove
F - Medium heavy viscosity, with vibrant carbonation.
Overall, true to style and delicious. Highly recommend.
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Tripel Ale from Allagash Brewing Company
Beer rating:
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2,847 ratings
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