Citra & Nelson & Ruin
Sapwood Cellars Brewery in Columbia, Maryland, United States 🇺🇸
Belgian Style - Tripel Rotating|
Score
7.13
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Why are Belgian Tripels the same strength as American Double IPAs? Is it a metric thing? This is a hoppy tripel, but not a Triple IPA! Underneath all of the Citra and Nelson Sauvin dry-hopping is a dry, fruity, Belgian ale. The aromatics harmonize - tropical from the hops, orchard fruit from the Belgian strains, and crackery from the Pilsner malt.
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CLW (16720) reviewed Citra & Nelson & Ruin from Sapwood Cellars Brewery 7 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
16 oz can. Aroma is soft yeast, but mostly hops. In the flavor the yeast is down played by big juicy Citra and Nelson. White grape, orange, and mild yeast. I really enjoy how different this is. It also has a bright fruit character.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Canned 2/4/25, shared by CLW on 5/3/25, thanks Chris!
Good clarity, very pale with straw and flax. Small, white head.
Fruity and juicy with light spice, light mango. No crude esters and clean yeast. No booze.
Peachy with pineapple and white bread. Light acidity. A bit soggy of texture though the flavors are well-done and it's not over-hopped.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Can shared by CLW--thanks, Chris! Cloudy yellow, thin ring of head & trace lacing. Aroma is strong citrus, fruity esters, white grape, herb. Taste is white grape, citrus, hint of herb. Smooth texture, soft carbonation, dry, yeasty finish as taste.