Une Annee Tripel Abbey Ale, alc. 8.7% by vol. Une Annee Brewery LLC, Chicago, IL. Much thanks to Mike for passing this bottle on to me. Now, to drink.
Appearance: hazed, amber/golden hued, under a slight, ivory head.
Aroma: large spice, big fruit, citrus and coriander aplenty. Plump and getting plumper. Pepper looms large over lemon.
Taste: On the tongue, it's a tussle. This is a full-bodied tripel, with loads of flavor. Hops, spice, yeast, malt, all getting it done. This could be more delicate, more refined, more la-de-da, but, brother, it ain't. Kind of big and boisterous. It's not the smoothest, but it's got it where it counts.
Time to read the label. "The triple is often considered the most approachable of Belgian ales. An exuberant flaxen hue, ours has a medium body with big fruit flavors, moderate spice, and hint of American hops poking through."
That's some odd gobbledygook. But I get the point. This is no traditional triple. But it's an alright interpretation. Just alright, though. Just alright.
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