Served in: Tulip Glass
Size: 750 ml
ABV: 9.3%
Appearance - Cloudy, a golden pumpkin orange with a tint of grapefruit
Smell - A strong fruity, spice aroma with a definite alcohol background, some yeast as well
Taste - A strong alcohol note is instantly present, along with fruity (citrus, banana, apple?), some mild malt, and a spice flavors. As it warms up, a sweetness emerges that adds another dimension to the flavors. Though the flavors themselves are pleasant, once I got to the second half of the bottle the alcohol note seems to be a bit much.
Mouthfeel - Very carbonated, almost fluffy in my mouth. Thin and very smooth, surprisingly light in body
Overall - I thought this was a solid beer with great fruit and spice flavors and an enjoyable warming alcohol quality. That being said, the alcohol boardered on boozy which I wasn't fond of, though that can sometimes be the case with Triples and stronger brews. Not my favorite of this style, but not bad either, as I would rate this an 82. If the alcohol taste mellowed out with some age, this would have the potential to be a very good beer. Also, watch out the 9.3% is sneaky when you're sipping!
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