Sprecher - Abbey Tripel

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Yeasty! Definitely a tripel. One of the better beers from the beer of the month club. 

Sound Brewery - Tripel Entendre

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This isn't a great beer. Its not offensive. Its flat for the style and just missing... something. I would not bother getting this. Pour yourself a La Fin Du Monde instead. 

Alesmith - Horny Devil

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Seems like a tripel that has coriander in it. Enjoyable enough but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it again. 

Bosteels - Tripel Karmaliet

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The bottle was a gusher. The alcohol is well hidden for the style (which is good). Fruity, sweet and enjoyable. I'd get it again out and about.


I did not realize these guys made Kwak also (which at one point was a favorite of mine). 

Doug's Tripel

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At least I think its supposed to be a tripel. It seems a lot darker in the picture than it was in person.

Extremely carbonated. Letting it sit a few minutes helped it be less prickly.
Nice fruity esters. Sweetness is just right for the style. Enjoyable, I'd drink more if I had them. Thanks Doug!

Allagash at Meridian Pint

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Part of yet another DC beer week event. There was a crazy amount of Allagash on tap, including two vintages of Confluence, some barrel aged beers, one coolship beer and other beers I had not heard of.

Goulschip - on the right Definitely tart. That's all I really get. It's brewed with pumpkin and an assortment of other things, but its just tart. Definitely enoyable though. (And the first Allagash coolship beer I've had). Yakuza - on the left Tripel dry hopped with sorachi ace & cascade hops It doesn't seem as sweet as I remember their standard tripel. I didn't get too much out of the dry hopping. Nice enough. Saison Mihm - (Not Pictured) This was really enjoyable. Dry and slightly spicy. Recommended. Confuence 2011 - (Not Pictured) Something didn't come together for me on this. The brett is more pronounced, but its not as "bright" as I remembered. Maybe better fresh?

Heavy Seas - Letter of Marque 2012 - Tripel Wit Style

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Definitely tastes like a tripel with wit spicing. I'd pass.

Staffe Hendrik Tripel

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On tap at Brasserie Beck

New Belgium - Trippel

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Hmm. Interesting. The coriander makes this taste like a white ale, but there's definitely the standard tripel flavors (cherry, super sweet, etc.). Enjoyable enough.

Weyerbacher - Merry Monks

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Mandy bought me a six pack of this for my birthday :-)

Actually a rather enjoyable & affordable tripel. Its not super sweet

Brewer's Art Dinner at Meridian Pint

I didn't really set out to document the entire dinner and my will power/focus was slightly gone by the end of the meal, so the last course is not pictured (Raspberry creme brule with Resurrection). We also received a late pour of the Flying Dog/Brewer's Art collaboration, Table for Two that is not pictured. It was supposed to accompany the amuse bouche which was a deviled egg. Blech.

First Up: Tomato Consomme with Tomatoes, Summer Squash, Naturtiums and Herbs (Not Pictured) -- Saison des Mystéres

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This was pretty enjoyable. A little more malty or sweet than a typical saison. The consomme was pretty tasty. The herbs and such in it were great.

2nd course:
Lobster and Cantaloupe Salad with Baby Mache and Lemon Verbena -- Ozzy

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Presented without commentary because I forgot to write anything down.

3rd Course:
Barbecued Duck Breast with Maryland Corn Pudding and Grilled Peaches -- Canard

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The meal was awesome. The corn pudding was particularly delicious. If they had it on the menu all the time I would order it frequently. The Canard was highly malty and sweet. It reminded me of a Maudite. It paired really well with the duck.

4th Course:
Crispy Proscuitto with Marscapone and a Warm Fig -- Green Peppercorn Tripel

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This beer was great. The peppercorns really came through in addition to a traditional triple profile. I thought it was the best beer of the night. The dish was a little disappointing. The prosciutto lost much of its flavor (i.e., salt) in the frying. It was crispy though. I just didn't think it worked.

5th Course:
Raspberry Creme Brulee with Almond Biscotti -- Resurrection [Not Pictured]

Overall the dinner was really enjoyable. The beers were definitely good and I'd recommend buying bottles if you ever stumble across them or visit Baltimore.

Stone Vertical Epic 10.10.10

Brewed with grapes and chamomile and some other stuff.

I can definitely taste the chamomile. It makes it a little dry.

Bruery Trade Winds

Hmm. Maybe a little more alcohol burn than other triples it's maybe a little heavier than others. Definitely don't get any basil. Not great, not bad.

Schalfly Tripel

First thing I notice is the alcohol.

Its a little heavier and less fruity than other tripels I've had. Its alright, not great. Wouldn't recommend getting a bottle.

Unibroe La Fin du Monde

A very nice tripel. Nice amount of carbonation. Tastes of green apple, lemon and pineapple. Very drinkable for 9% abv.

Bonus Mandy Thoughts:
Mandy wanted me to drink a two hearted ale instead because she thought this would make me take a nap.

Victory Golden Monkey

Hmm.

Not sure what to write about this one. Its a belgian tripel. It doesn't taste as strong as it actually is. It has a medium amount of carbonation. Slightly sweet/caramel flavor. Maybe its slightly... creamy? maybe a slight hint of banana, but not as much as some others out there.

Hmm.

I'm not sure I particularly like this one, especially since I can't come up with a good way to describe it.

Bonus Mandy Thoughts: "It smells and tastes like a Belgian. Not a person. A beer."