In my hand is a bomber of Asylum, purchased on a late summer visit to Vegas. Fairly inexpensive for a tripel which is one of my favorite styles. Expectations are set low, let us see if the folks at Left Coast exceed them. I must point out that the label is painted on, not a paper or vinyl appliqué. Unusual these days. My Cowtown snifter is arrayed for this tasting and the delivery is an opaque yellow veering into orange with a steadfast, solid white head. I detect a quite active carbonation. The scent is yeasty with yellow fruit and white bread. A drink at last, quite aggressive in its opening. Apricot, grain, hay, candied fruit, some spiciness and a bit of bitterness at the backend. A fairly high abv, I notice it sooner rather than later. I’ll say it, I am pleasantly surprised. And I lift my glass in tribute to the yellow dog, we will miss you terribly.