Rapunzel
Corridor Brewery & Provisions

 

 

Enjoyed on draft the week of release, and reviewing from a 32oz crowler a couple of weeks later. Pours the color of a light wildflower honey, with a finger of head and modest retention. Strong floral notes on the nose, with plenty of orange zest and cardamom. The flavors don't quite deliver on the aroma's promise, following the same general playbook but also with nice yeasty biscuit, a touch of hoppy bitterness and a very slight astringency near the finish. For all those notes, the overall impression is a bit flat and lacking complexity, with the malt and yeast on the front palate overshadowing the rest of the experience.

Glad to have this available on draft to add more variety to Corridor's six taps, but while this is good, it's not amongst their best offerings by far.

 

Tasted in a Rastal Teku from a 32 oz crowler on September 4, 2017. Look is gold. Smell is floral with some citrus and spices. Taste is typical tripel with honey and pepper notes. Feel is full in body with a dry finish.