Tripel Anniversary
Baileson Brewing Company

A: Pours with a slight haze, a golden/yellow color. A one finger white head forms with good retention, and light lace.
S: Up front is a citrus, orange rind, hoppy aroma. That gives way to bubblegum, yeast, and light esters.
T: Like the nose, with more of a citrus/orange rind hop character, that is almost out of place for the style. Though certainly not unwelcome. It becomes a little too sweet for my tastes though, with Belgian candied sugars. Just a touch of esters, but more of a plastic phenolic yeast flavor lingering.
M/O: A medium to full body. Moderate carbonation, and fairly smooth. Enjoyable to drink while at the brewery, though missing a bit for style points.

I don't mind that this is a bit more hoppy than a traditional Belgian Tripel. Though American examples tend to have too much of a plastic phenol flavor, and this follows that trend, at least IMO. Along with just a bit too much sweetness as well. Saying all that, I did enjoy this more than my review seems to indicate. Its just not among my favorite examples of the style.

 

On tap at Baileson. Pours an apple juice color. The nose is lovely. It's a very smooth Tripel Belgian. Not overly floral or herbal. Just right. More flavors arrive as it warms up.