#63 New Belgium - Trippel

I've had a few Belgium beers so far in my year of beer. Belgium beers became famous in monasteries where the monks made beer to support themselves, serve to their guests, and over all keep themselves busy since monks are allowed very little free time.

This beer has a very distinct Belgium aroma, notes of banana, nuts, and a little sourness. This beer has a good thick head of foam that reduces to covering of foam that stays through the beer. The color is gold and clear.

This beer has a taste taste that follows closely to the aroma. There is a great banana taste with a rustic nut taste. There is also some sourness but it is very light and blends well with the taste. This beer leaves a great banana fruit taste in my mouth that makes me excited to have another sip. The mouthfeel is nice a full with lots of bubbles.

This is a wonderful beer. New Belgium should be proud they lived up to their name and made a Belgium style beer in America. This beer might be a little better behaved with less harsh tastes than a true Belgium but that isn't a bad thing. I will be buying more of this beer because it is cheaper than true Belgium's and just as good.