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Beer #7 - Westmalle Trappist Ale Tripel



Style: Tripel
Purchased at: Vintage Cellar
What makes this beer different: Strong aroma, smooth taste.
Will I be drinking this again: Yes.
Grade: A
Preliminary Ranking: 1

Comments:
Quite a scrumptious Trappist Ale, the first I have reviewed in fact. Needless to say, I am very impressed. Probably the best tripel I have ever had the privilege of tasting. This is a very complex beer exhibiting smoothness of a lighter beer but taste of a darker brew. It has an ever so slight bitter aroma, but a ridiculously smooth taste. Very slight carbonation, and beautiful lacing. ABY is about 9.5% in this ale. It is a rare trappist ale, so it may be a little difficult to locate without a specialty store (I can help find it if you anyone needs assistance.

Great aftertaste, & wonderful down to the last sip!

Recommendations:
A nice selection of cheeses and bread would blend perfectly with this trappist ale!
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