This beer is one of those that you will either like or not want to bother with again. The Maredsous Tripel is a Belgian abby beer that has been fermented 3 times. This beer is brewed to what in Belgium is known as the Benedictine tradition. Furthermore, this beer is re fermented in the bottle during a two month aging period before it sold to the public. I bought this beer about a month ago at my bevmo and finally drank it tonight. I bought the 11.2 oz bottle but you can also pick it up in the 750 ml bottle. The alcohol is 10%, typical for a Belgian tripel. so drink it slowly or you'll be down for the count quickly.
Color: pours a cooper orange with hints of gold.
Nose. Very smooth citrus and vanilla. Ripe orange and Mandarin hit your nose with intent. Some cream is also evident on the nose. More complex flavors hit the nose but are hard to break down.
Palate: Drinks heavy and crisp. Definitely a full bodied beer meant to sipped slow and enjoyed. all the complex flavors hit at once with a definite presence of orange on the tongue.
Finish: A bit dry but definetley long. it does linger with some alcohol but that is subdued by the citrus once again.
Rating: 89 out 100
Recommended for those who big Belgian style beer, not for those who like light beer that are light in body or alcohol.
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