Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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51 | Watou Tripel | Belgium | Abbey Tripel | 4.1
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 330ml bottle <br> 7.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #2 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 13, 2014 <br> Part of the St. Bernardus Mixed 6-Pack. The beer pours a hazed honey gold colour with a thick long lasting snow white head. The aroma is yeast, light fruits, grainy malts, yeast, and spices. The mouthfeel is full bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is light fruits, yeast, honey, and grains. Another winner from St. Bernardus. |
Nov 14, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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52 | Steamworks Blitzen Christmas Ale | Canada | Abbey Tripel | 4.1
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 650ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 22, 2015 <br> The beer pours a transparent honey gold colour with a thin long lasting snow white head. The aroma is grass, yeast, honey, citrus, and spices. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, light fruit, and some spice.....I did notice the alcohol in the flavour though. Quite good for the most part. |
Jan 23, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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53 | Midtfyns Chili Tripel | Denmark | Abbey Tripel | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 9.2% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 13, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed pinkish gold colour with a thin light tan coloured head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is grains, citrus, yeast, and peppers. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet honey, citrus, peppers, and finishes with an alcohol bite. |
Dec 14, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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54 | Bockor Omer. Traditional Blond | Belgium | Abbey Tripel | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 330ml bottle<br> 8.0% ABV <br> Best Before: May 27, 2020<br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> April 6, 2019 <br> $3.50<br> The beer pours a slight hazed gold colour with a huge rocky off-white head which lasts throughout and laces extremely well. The aroma is honey, grass, yeast, and citrus. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour was very grassy, with notes of yeast and tart fruit leading to a bitter finish. |
Apr 6, 2019 12:25:06 PM |
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55 | Bornem Tripel | Belgium | Abbey Tripel | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 330ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> Smokeless Joe (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 7, 2009 <br> $9.95<br> The beer poured a hazy golden colour with a 1/2" thick white head that lasted. The aroma was grainy malt, peppery spice, and citrusy notes. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with medium-high carbonation. The flavour was grassy malt, some bitter spicy tones and pepper. |
May 7, 2009 11:25:07 PM |
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56 | Alesmith / Mikkeller / Stone Belgian Style Tripel Ale | United States | Abbey Tripel | 3.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 12oz bottle <br> 8.7% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East)<br> November 13, 2009 <br> $22.00<br> The beer poured a hazy translucent gold colour with a thin white head, and detectable yeast. The aroma was combination of yeast, spice, and bready malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was malt, some citrus and licorice tones, and some leather. I was expecting a WHOLE lot more. |
Nov 14, 2020 05:24:38 PM |
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57 | Maredsous 10 | Belgium | Abbey Tripel | 4.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10 August 10, 2007<br> Esplanade Bier Markt (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 58 The Esplanade)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 10.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $9.90<br> The beer was poured into a glass with a small white head that dissipated quickly. The beer was a cloudy orange-brown colour. The aroma was a strong yeasty aroma with some perfumy florals. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with a fair amount of carbonation. The taste has hints of malt and bread with no bitterness whatsoever. |
Nov 11, 2024 10:15:44 PM |
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58 | St. Bernardus Tripel | Belgium | Abbey Tripel | 4.9
Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10 August 10, 2007<br> Esplanade Bier Markt (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 58 The Esplanade)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 8.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $9.25<br> The beer was a cloudy brown in colour with a short lasting off-white head. The aroma was very yeasty with some spicy tinges in the background. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with a fair amount of carbonation while the flavour was full of yeast and wet bread. Another fine product from St. Bernardus! |
Nov 11, 2024 10:11:55 PM |
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59 | Westmalle Tripel | Belgium | Abbey Tripel | 4.9
Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10 August 21, 2007<br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 18 King Street East) <br> 330ml bottle<br> 9.50% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $10.90<br> The beer poured a murky gold colour into a chalice glass with a thin white head that dissipated quickly. The aroma was very yeasty, with some malt and cloves. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and slightly champagne in nature. The flavour was that of yeast, malt, and cloves with a dry finish. |
Nov 11, 2024 11:54:44 PM |
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60 | Chimay Cinq Cents (White) | Belgium | Abbey Tripel | 4.4
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 Belgium<br> September 13, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 8.00% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $10.00<br> The beer pours a hazy golden brown with a large generous whitish head. The aroma is a combination of malt, and fruits. I was expecting yeast, it was not there. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied, crisp, with high carbonation. The flavour is malty with some bready flavours. |
Nov 12, 2024 05:55:44 PM |
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61 | Tripel Karmeliet | Belgium | Abbey Tripel | 4.2
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 September 14, 2007<br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 18 King Street East) <br> 330ml bottle <br> 8.40% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $11.95<br> The beer pours a hazy gold colour with a large fluffy white head that lingers throughout. A high amount of effervescent can be seen. The aroma iss surprisingly hoppy and perfumey and has floral tones. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with high carbonation. The flavour is malty with some citrus hints, peppery spices, and licorice. |
Nov 12, 2024 06:27:39 PM |
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62 | Unibroue La Fin du Monde | Canada | Abbey Tripel | 4.4
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 December 21, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 341ml bottle<br> 9.00% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $7.95<br> The beer pours a murky golden brown with a generous white head. The aroma is a combination of malt and plums. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with high carbonation. The favour is spicy, malty, and slightly bitter. |
Nov 13, 2024 10:24:44 PM |
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63 | Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel | Belgium | Abbey Tripel | 3.9
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 330ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 3, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed straw colour with a long lasting thin rocky head and ample effervescence. The aroma is yeast, citrus, spices. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is citrusy hops, grains, and a little yeast. The herbally bitter aftertaste is quite good. |
Aug 4, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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64 | La Trappe Tripel / Koningshoeven Tripel | Netherlands | Abbey Tripel | 4.4
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 10oz draught <br> 8.0% ABV <br> Smokeless Joe's (Old Location - Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 17, 2008 <br> The beer poured a dark translucent golden brown with a thin tan head. The aroma consisted of sweet malt and vanilla. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, plums, a little caramel, and a little vanilla. |
Jan 17, 2008 10:02:17 PM |
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65 | Gouden Carolus Tripel | Belgium | Abbey Tripel | 4.2
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 330ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on April 25, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a solid orangy-gold colour with a very thin white head. The aroma was that of sweet malt and some yeast. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, and highly carbonated. The flavour was candied malt, some hoppy grapefruity hints, and a little more yeast. A very good beer. |
Apr 25, 2008 10:45:25 PM |
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66 | Charlevoix Dominus Vobiscum Triple | Canada | Abbey Tripel | 4.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 9 500ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on August 18, 2010 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a hazy dark gold colour with a generous white head that lasted. The aroma was yeast, citrus, and malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied and medium carbonation and creamy. The flavour was yeasty, peppery, malty, with some citrusy hints. |
Aug 18, 2010 12:00:00 PM |
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67 | Le Trou du Diable La Buteuse | Canada | Abbey Tripel | 4.0
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500ml bottle <br> 10.5% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> February 16, 2013 <br> The beer pours a dark gold with brown highlights, cloudy, and a thin white rocky head. Aroma is light fruit, spices, and citrus. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is light fruits, spices, some sweetness, and graint malt. Quite enjoyable. |
Feb 17, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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68 | Mill Street Betelgeuse | Canada | Abbey Tripel | 3.9
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 550ml draught <br> 9.5% ABV (as marked on menu) <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 24, 2013 <br> The clearest tripel I have ever had. The beer pours a translucent honey gold colour with a creamy long lasting white head. Aroma is belgian yeast, spices, and light citrus fruits. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is yeast, grains, slightly sweet, and a little alcohol. A very nice Ontarion take on a classic Belgian style. |
Jan 24, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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69 | Witches Brew | Belgium | Abbey Tripel | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 750ml bottle <br> 9.3% ABV <br> Atrium on Bay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 16, 2012 <br> The beer poured a slightly hazed golden colour with a thin rocky white head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is yeast, light fruits, honey, and grains. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour has honey sweetness, yeastiness, grains, and citrus. Not bad. |
Dec 16, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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70 | Nøgne Ø Tiger Tripel | Norway | Abbey Tripel | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 8, 2012 <br> The beer pours a hazy golden colour with a very thin white head. Aroma is yeast, spices, weak citrusy notes and grass. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is on the sweet side with light fruits, peppery spices, yeast, and grassy malt tones. Not my favourite Nøgne Ø brew. |
Dec 9, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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71 | Nørrebro Bryghus VårTripel 2010 | Denmark | Abbey Tripel | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 600ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> Bottling Date: November 13, 2011 <br> Best Before Date: November 11, 2014 <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> March 4, 2012 <br> The beer poured a translucent light gold colour with a thin white long lasting head. This is the first clear tripel I have seen. Lots of effervescence. The aroma is grainy malt, yeast, spices, and citrus. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is yeast, grains, light apple, spices, and citrus. A mild bitter finish. |
Mar 5, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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72 | Affligem Tripel | Belgium | Abbey Tripel | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 330ml bottle <br> 9.5% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> Best Before: September 19, 2013 <br> LCBO Outlet #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay) <br> March 2, 2012 <br> $3.95<br> The beer poured an apple juice gold into the chalice with a thin white head. The aroma was fruity and spicy with a hint of yeast. Apples and citrus were the predominant fruit notes. Mouthfeel was medium bodied and well carbonated. The first flavour note is yeast, followed by some light apple and citrus, and unfortunately, the alcohol is very noticeable. |
Nov 14, 2020 04:43:30 PM |
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73 | Beau's All Natural Bogwater Gruit Ale | Canada | Ale | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 600ml bottle<br> 6.6% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 29, 2013<br> $4.35<br> The beer pours a hazed light rust colour with a half inch tan coloured head. Aroma is sweet malt, caramel, funky yeast, and spices. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with sharp carbonation. Flavour is very unlike the aroma with a salty bitterness replacing the sweetness. Weak caramel and yeast also noted in the palate. |
Nov 30, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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74 | Mill Street Spring Thaw Maple Ale | Canada | Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 355ml bottle <br> 5.3% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 6, 2013 <br> Part of the 2013 Mill Street Spring Sampler Pack. The beer pours a translucent dark copper colour with a thin tan ring for a head. Aroma is nut malt and caramel. No maple in the nose whatsoever. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is nut malt with some roasted coffee hints, and a touch of caramel and weak hops. More enjoyable than the Spring Imp, but still an average drinkable beer. |
Apr 7, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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75 | Fraoch Heather Ale | United Kingdom | Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 December 13, 2008 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> $3.50<br> Part of the 'Old Scottish Ales' 4-pack . The beer poured a clear, hazy medium gold colour with a thin white head. The aroma is grassy malt, some floral notes, and a slight skunky smell. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, medium carbonation. The taste is earthy, malty, with more of a sour finish than a bitter finish. |
Apr 15, 2022 02:23:58 AM |