I picked up this huge 750ml Belgian tripel from an Aldi beer festival and it's not bad at all for a budget beer.
It's a deep golden beer with a frothy, robust off-white head. It has a sweet and hoppy aroma with the distinctive tang of a Belgian ale. I could smell notes of caramel, honey and banana in addition to the hops.
The taste isn't as much of a Belgian ale as the smell implied, although it is a very easy drinking ale. It's a sweet taste of honey, fruit and hops all blended together beautifully. It has a thin body and is very well carbonated with prickly bubbles that are a little on the harsh side.
It's a lovely, sweet honey beer that's not as hoppy as I expected but enjoyable nonetheless. It's a good attempt by the French but it just goes to show that nobody does a Belgian ale as good as the Belgians! The huge size is a little too much for me so whilst I enjoyed it, Ale not Be Seeing You again.
6% ABV
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