Odd Society barrel, so expecting a lavender bomb. I didn’t think much of the regular tripel. The nose is big Odd Society lavender. On the palate, definitely sticky, lots of lavender. Finish is closer to being balanced due to the spiciness the barrel imparts. Mediocre base beer is rarely saved by the barrel, but I do think this is one of the better contexts for an odd society gin barrel - it should be fairly compatible with a tidier tripel.

Golden, bright, thin head. Nice lacing, too. Aroma shows a light pale malt note. Sadly the palate shows butter up front, along with an earthy hop bitterness. You could make a case that this is aiming for Czech pilsner, actually. Those less sensitive to diacetyl will find a good beer here. But for me, my beer glass is one place I don’t like the taste of brown butter.

On tap at Faculty, pours a clear amber with a small beige head. Aroma is restrained, with bready caramel and very light English hops. Flavour is along the same lines, with light English hops and bready caramel malt. Clean and nicely balanced, but not particularly interesting or authentic.

Draft - Almost buttery fruit. Clear reddish with a small white head. Acidic and cranberry with a simple finish.

On tap at 12 Kings, pours a clear ruby red with a small pink head. Aroma brings out lots of fruity red berries, some lacto and perfumey acidity. Flavour brings out acidic red berries, some pith and a touch of lacto. Not anything close to a real Berliner. Rather sweet and too acidic. Not good.