Citra & Nelson & Ruin
Sapwood Cellars Brewery in Columbia, Maryland, United States 🇺🇸
Belgian Style - Tripel Rotating|
Score
7.25
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Belgian-style Tripel with Citra® and Nelson Sauvin™
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.
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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7.8/10
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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.
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from Can
from Tavour
on 05 May 2025
at 03:16
7.4/10
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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.
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.
Tried
from Can
from Tavour
on 04 May 2025
at 12:43
7.5/10
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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.
Tried
from Can
on 04 May 2025
at 04:47
8/10
Thanks Chris, aroma is juicy citrus, Belgian spice. Taste follows Belgian meets IPA. Really nice mashup.
Tried
from Can
on 03 May 2025
at 21:26