22 oz bottle.
One of my favorite styles from a brewer that usually does a great job, this looks promising.
Pour is odd. Lots of large bubbles in the carbonation, but this leads to virtually no head, no retention and obviously no lace. It looks a bit dead in the glass. Disappointing from the carbonation angle. Color is a beautiful, deep orange color but even considering the ABV it seems lifeless.
The mouth feel confirms the lack of carbonation, and while I wouldn’t call the beer “flat” I feel it need some more “uuuummphh”.
Nose has some sweet Belgian notes with yeast. A lot of orangey alcohol too.
Tastes are that of some warming alcohol and some white pepper notes. Some yeast in the back end and a touch of Belgian candy. Some extra bubblegum comes through too. Triple like but seems to drink a little under the ABV. In that respect easy to put away.
The lack of sustained carbonation is a big problem here and it lets the beer down quite badly.
Nowwhere near the best beer that Southampton puts out, this needs an overhaul IMO.
Southampton Triple Abbey Style Ale
09/06/2009
Brewery:
Southampton Publick House
Southampton Publick House
Style:
Tripel
Tripel
Format:
bottle
bottle
ABV: 8.0 %
Appearance: 3
Taste: 3.5
Mouthfeel: 2
Smell: 3.5
Overall: 3.5
Total: 3.33
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Year:
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