Augustijn Ale
Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.

Pours copper gold with beautiful white frothy crown from bottle to glass tulip. Subtle notes of lite Belgium spice and yeast with honey and herb spice make this a nice classic ale without all the Jazz bells and whistles. Good classic Blond Belgium Tripel at 8% ABV held to the classic Monk traditions, without the punchy spice or classic champagne carbonation.

 

 

 

So I can get this fresh, I'm probably going to elevate a visit to Van Steenberge to the first tier on my BBBL (Belgian Brewer Bucket List)... particularly since I will make my first foray this summer into reducing that large list.

Regrettably, this tripel has fallen out of Van Steenberge's sampler put together by Global Network, but I very much want it again as my memory fades.... sometimes with the next brew. But I promise that after this summer's sojourn, I will give this tripel the review it deserves.

 

This beer is definitely underated. The mouthfeel is wonderful, really champagne-like. The taste Is herbal and fruity but all in all, it's very delicate. Greatness from history. Phenoly, estery, grainy and a bit spicy. Clear and balanced

 

 

 

 

 

Pours a hazy golden color with long lasting bubbly head.

Aroma of spicy phenols, Belgian yeast, some clove and candy sugars

Flavors of peppery phenols, clove, yeasty Belgian goodness with a dry finish.

Mouthfeel is warming, chewy and carbonated. Leaves a slight alcohol
presence in the finish

Overall I'm very happy with m selection. I picked this up on a whim as I love trying obscure Belgians, especially tripels and I would definitely buy this again.