Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

On tap at the brewpub, as Vendia Tripel, 8.5% ABV. A clear, copper-colored beer with a small, white head. Caramel and butterscotch initially in the aroma, followed by dry and fresh fruits and some alcohol. Sweetness, caramel, sugar and fruityness in the mouth, with some bitterness and alcohol showing up after a while. Full-bodied and warming, effervescent mouthfeel. Long, sugary and fruity finish with alcohol and a nice bitterness. There’s too much alcohol evident in the beer, and there’s a butterscotch I don’t like, else it’s quite decent. It’s served very cold, and gets better as it warms up. Rating: 5-3-6-4-13-3.1. (080516)

Bottle, 66cl, 7% ABV. An almost clear, golden-colored beer with an off-white head. Herbal bitterness, malty sweetness and some citrus in the aroma. The flavor has some citrus, spices and caramel notes, but is overall too weak. Herbal, hop-bitter finish. Full-bodied and maybe a bit sweet. It lacks on spices and are a bit too sweet for my likings, but it’s a decent beer. (090413)