2012-10-15, bottle, 6.3% ABV, bb 2014-04, 7-5-8-5-16=41
I’ve been told that the hop switched recently to single-hop; the aroma is very nice, but the flavor is mostly interesting, with excellent toffee/caramel profile, good bitterness, orange fruitiness, and some hop resins; smooth and balanced IPA. Quite fresh.

2012-06-10, bottle, 6.3% ABV, bb 2013-01, 7-4-7-4-14=36
Cloudy light amber color, with medium sized head. The aroma of fruity hops is mild but nice. The toffee flavor is good as usual, the hop has a clear orange character, hop resins and some bergamot.
Good but not impressive, nor fresh as other times.

2011-07-21, bottle, 6.5% ABV, 7-3-7-4-15=36
Golden color. The aroma is only initially fruity, then it shows more sweaty hops, with a cereal-like side and light chamomile. The balanced flavor is less interesting than usual, with a pleasant toffee and grassy presence; strong bitterness, with hop oils, some resins and no special fruity hop. Just an ordinary IPA.
It’s bb 2011-12, therefore it may be 7-8 months old; just purchased 2 days ago, the freshness and availability of this beer should become more of a concern to Trois Dames…

2010-01-04, bottle, 10-5-9-5-18=47
I can’t resist going back to this beer.
It’s the new batch, recognizable from the new label style.
It pours a hazy orange-amber color; the head reduces to a thin but persistent layer. The aroma is smashing the senses: impressive hop aroma, fruity; the presence of grapefruit and passion fruit makes me believe the recipe has changed, possibly with the introduction of Nelson Sauvin; but there is more, notably some light yeast spiciness, cream and, oh Lord, the crispy malt of the best German Pilsners. Poetry in a scent.
It’s not surprising, no it’s surprising, to face a battle of flavors, as suggested by the nose; malt (dry and crispy, with traces of cereals), then the fruity hops (oranges and grapefruit), and a light yeast trace that adds complexity.
The final, bold as expected, is rather dry; but the passion fruit finds again its path.
Gorgeous!

2009-10-24, draught, "Nuit de la Fraîcheur" at the brewery, 8-5-8-5-16=42
Cloudy light amber color; creamy head. Creamy hop aroma, a bit fruity and sweaty. Very good body structure, full, smooth mouthfeel. Very good malt flavor, and hopping, sweaty, resiny, partially fruity. Long final. Excellent.

2009-04-07, bottle, 8-5-8-5-17=43
The Amarillo and Simcoe mix creates a wonderful aroma, fruity, resiny, if possible earthy too. Excellent toffee flavor, just sweet to please, with a powerful hopping, taking in some resins and a mix of bitter oranges and hints of mango. The final too is balanced, strong, bitter and lightly sweet, very long. And it makes me forget that the alcohol is low. The more I’m drinking, the more I like this beer.

2009-04-04, bottle, "Mange, c’est de la bière!" at the brewery, 6-4-8-5-15=38
Hazy golden color, small head. Delicate aroma, more fuity than hoppy, light apricots. Very good toffee flavor, light residual sweetness but with a lean mouthfeel, with a very strong hopping, a lot of hop oils, sharp, with a good fruity component, of oranges and grapefruit. Balanced as all Trois Dames beers. Excellent.

2009-04-02, bottle from Au Grain d’Orge, Crissier, 7-4-7-4-15=37
Hazy dark blond color; medium to small head. Nice hop aroma, on the grassy side. Good toffee and caramel flavor, quite smooth mouthfeel, powerful bitterness, with some final resins and a touch of bitter oranges. Balanced and easily drinkable, with a very long final.

2008-11-16, courtesy of Philippe (Bov), 7-4-7-5-15=38
Cloudy copper color, medium head. Nice hop aroma, a bit resiny. Medium body strength, with very good toffee flavor, a bit creamy, complemented by a powerful hopping, bringing dry resins and bitter orange fruitiness. Very long final, with toffee and a lot of resins. Very good.