Real Ale Brewing Company Devil's Backbone

Devil's Backbone

 

Real Ale Brewing Company in Blanco, Texas, United States 🇺🇸

  Belgian Style - Tripel Regular
Score
6.93
ABV: 8.1% IBU: 35 Ticks: 39
Named for the scenic ridge that runs between Blanco and Wimberly, Devil's Backbone is a Belgian-style trippel. Brewed in the traditional manner, Czech Saaz hops and Belgian yeast give this ale its distinctive flavor and aroma. Candy sugar made in-house at the brewery adds strength without increasing heaviness. The result is a deceptively strong, pale golden ale.
ABV: 8.1%, IBU: 36, OG(plato): 18
 

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8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Who woulda thought a brewer from Texas could turn out a decent Belgian trippel. Tipped a 12 oz. bottle into a Chimay glass. Yes that is not a bad thing. The pour is quite all right, a nice orangey yellow. Good stream of bubbles keep the head going. The smell, yes that nice scent of things to follow. First taste, slightly sweet, spicy, but not overwhelming. A significant fruit taste, mango maybe. Alcohol, I cannot detect it but 8.1% will bite. Not with the best Belgians I have had but certainly better than most domestic efforts. Good way to finish the evening or start it if you prefer.

Tried from Bottle on 30 Sep 2016 at 20:04


6.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

(bottle) clear, bright orange colour with a medium tall, beige head; aroma starts with sauerkraut; then bit of noble hops, grass; creamy palate; balanced flavour with long, light bitter finish

Tried from Bottle on 15 Jun 2016 at 20:37


6.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

12 oz. bottle. Pours golden with a small white head. Honey, spice, floral elements, and yeast on the nose. Taste is banana, Belgian yeast, clove, spice, some fruitiness, and light alcohol. Good.

Tried from Bottle on 29 Mar 2016 at 23:37


7.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Cloudy orange amber with a small white head that fades quickly to a ring. Nose is yeast, banana and light spice. Light sweet caramel and honey with a clove and pepper backing throughout. Medium mouth with average carbonation. Decent understated Tripel.

Tried on 05 Nov 2014 at 17:49


7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Bottle. Amber beer with a whitish head. Yeast and fruity estery aroma. Yeast and light malt flavor with fruity esters. Medium bodied. Fruity esters and light yeast linger with light malt and light spice.

Tried from Bottle on 12 Nov 2013 at 17:36


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Hobby... Fruity and yeasty nose with some spice... Cloudy orange small head spotty lace... Mid plus sweet, similar to nose... Medium body, tingly feel, spice on finish... Solid tripel.

Tried on 14 Aug 2013 at 14:20


6.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Bottle at Buffalo Wild Wings, Houston Hobby, 22/05/13. Hazed orange golden. Nose is dark fruits, caramel, light spice. Taste comprises sugars, dark bitter fruit, spice, dates, sultanas, toffee. Medium bodied with added ooomph, fine carbonation, light booze notes in the finish. Ok tripel, picks the style out but no world beater by any means.

Tried from Bottle on 01 Jun 2013 at 03:25


6.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Bottle courtesy of AirForceHops. Fruity banana, bready yeast, and light spicy aroma. Hazy honey gold with a large off-white head. Sugary sweet banana, Belgian yeast, light spice flavor and the barest hint of bitterness in the finish. Medium body, moderate carbonation. Alcohol well hidden.

Tried from Bottle on 19 Mar 2013 at 14:58


6.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

12 oz. bottle purchased at Kegs and Barrels, Plano, TX. Bottle said, Best before May 26, 2013. Chalice shows a nearly clear gold with soft carbonation. The aroma was of bread malt and mild Belgian yeast with a hint of sugar. Up front is lots of fruity Belgian yeast and wheat. Light tartness that transitions to mild sweetness in the finish. This is really on the light side of body and texture. You can take that as being positive or negative. Clean finish. The over 8 % ABV is totally hidden.

Tried from Bottle on 18 Mar 2013 at 21:07


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle from secret Santa 2012 - blutt59. Pours hazy dark golden color with off white head. Aromas of Belgian yeast, candi sugar and saez hops. Sweet, fruity flavor with doughy yeast and grassy hops. Medium body with lively carbonation. A nicely done American tripel. Thanks Bob.

Tried from Bottle on 15 Dec 2012 at 16:38