Augustijn Ale
Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.

Augustijn AleAugustijn Ale
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From:
Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.
 
Belgium
Style:
Tripel
ABV:
8%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.87 | pDev: 11.11%
Reviews:
396
Ratings:
499
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 07, 2021
Added:
Mar 27, 2002
Wants:
  16
Gots:
  13
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Ratings by chinchill:
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.6/5  rDev -7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
330 ml bottle from a Belgian sampler 6-pack.

Bottled under pressure, as evidenced by the soda pop sound upon opening. And the beer has an abundant head that prevented me from getting the contents of the bottle into my oversized glass even with a gentle pour. The frothy, irregular near-white head settles to a ½ finger head after about 10 minutes (and some consumption), but is readily restored by adding more from the bottle. The liquid is a hazy light golden.

S - Spicy (coriander; cloves?), over-ripe fruit, toasted malt and yeasty, with hints of bread dough and hops. More than a hint of the alcohol (detracting from my rating).

T - Enough spicing to strongly influence the flavor profile, but not so much as to mask the flavors of malt, yeast and hops. Nice finsih.

M - good carbonation, with far more effect on the head and less effect on the mouthfeel than expected. Medium-light body. Semi-dry finish.

O - about average for a Belgian tripel. Rating about 3.75; moved up a bit from 3.5 as beer warmed, and as I warmed to its flavor profile.
I can’t help but draw comparisons to the Bornem Tripel I had last night: essentially the same style beer and from the same brewery. This beer is somewhat similar, but it is drier, more bitter, and gets more of its flavor from hops and malts as opposed to cloves or other spices – all good things IMO. It is also much fruitier.
Jun 14, 2011
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Rated: 4 by Beginner2 from Illinois

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Rated: 4 by Mitchellrhen from Colorado

Mar 27, 2016
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Reviewed by Bruno74200 from France

4.11/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
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
Mar 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.83 by harryhops from Delaware

Nov 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.88 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Nov 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.58 by Fezzz from Belgium

Jun 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.83 by IckyT2012 from Florida

May 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.9 by Winston3737 from Michigan

Feb 28, 2015
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Reviewed by RochefortChris from North Carolina

4.63/5  rDev +19.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
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.
Jan 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by lmaduells from Spain

Dec 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Hellpop65 from Kansas

Dec 07, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Dec 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by a77cj7 from South Dakota

Nov 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by paulish from New York

Oct 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by hurshybear from South Carolina

Sep 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by mattfancett from England

Aug 26, 2014
Augustijn Ale from Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 499 ratings