A slightly deep/dark amber with a medium sized, quite dense white head that shows good enough persistence and lacing. Average to slightly below average intensity in the aroma: a sweet foudation (mainly caramelly) with some fruitiness and spiciness on top of it. As for fruitiness, it's mainly candied orange; as for spiciness, can't pick something specific (maybe ginger?). Anyways, though far from unpleasant, the aroma is neither too rich or well defined. Slightly better in taste: flavours still don't feel too defined or intense, but the beer finds a good overall balance, with a bit of sweet edge in taste and a balanced, fairly dry per style finish. Taste notes as per aroma, maybe a hint of herbal hops in finish/aftertaste. Not too dense bodied for the abv, with average to above average carbonation (more or less standard carbo for a tripel, which loosely is what this beer is); feels overall like a pretty easy drinker for the style. Okay on the overall, but far from impressive.

Pours dark gold to light orange. Some haziness, but i'm still able to see through it. Average to big sized white head, looks quite dense/compact and shows good enough retention, less lacing than expected perhaps. A pretty vivid aroma: the slightest fragrant malts contribution, a base that suggests some kind of fruity (peach?), slightly honeyish sweetness, fresh grassy and citric (cedar perhaps most noticeable) notes, a touch of spiciness. Feels pleasantly fresh, perhaps not super defined. Taste notes follow the aroma pretty closely, perhaps with a slightly less bright/fresh overall feeling (but still pretty nice in that department). Medium to high sweetness, average bitterness; indeed more hoppy than average for a belgian strong ale, but don't think of de ranke's xx bitter, this one is still pretty classic in it's sweetish base. In terms of overall balance: slightest (kind of fruitish) sweet edge in the mouth, balanced, decently dry and nicely cleansing finish. Medium body, quite vividly carbonated (maybe slightly less than similar beers) with delicate/soft bubbles; feels very drinkable for the abv and pleasantly lively. Final impression: a very, very nice classic that packs a very pleasant refreshing character and quite nice depth.

Very much an heller bock though not mentioned explicitly on the label. A dark golden with orange hints, the slightest bit of haziness. Average sized, relatively large-meshed head, shows quite good retention and nice lacing. A not too bright or polished aroma: a grainy, slightly fragrant but also kind of husky malty base, some honey in the background, some apple-like fruitiness (possibly with a bit of acetaldehyde to it), perhaps a bit more hoppy presence than usual (grassiness). Taste notes follow the aroma closely: feels a bit more bright and clean in taste than it felt in the aroma, still quite rustic but now in a more accomplished way; some acetaldehyde is still perceptible, but it's not overwhelming. Sweetish as usual for the style, but there's a bit more bitterness than usual in finish/aftertaste. Medium body, pretty low carbonation; feels quite slick, but a bit of warmth is perceptible. Overall: pretty interesting, could have been a very nice rustic heller bock, but not fully accomplished (at least in this bottle).

Pours dark golden to the lightest orange, definitely clearer than most rauchs, though the "helles" description in the label might be a bit misleading. Quite good intensity in a straightforward smoked aroma: mainly ashy/woody/campfire with lighter hints of smoked meat; feels like a pretty vivid per style smokiness. Quite neutral on the malty component (pretty light on the umami/fatty component that is often more vivid in other rauchs), with just a grainy hint and perhaps a touch of grassy hops. Taste notes follow the aroma pretty closely: smoked notes as per aroma, a light grainy, slightly fragrant base, a not too common touch of freshness with a light grassy hops component. Finish feels pretty dry and quite cleansing. Overall, a simple but clean and nicely intense taste, with a stronger smoked contribution than in most german rauchs. Lightish in body, with low to medium, quite delicate carbonation; very easy to drink, even for the style, with a pleasant, delicate fizziness. Overall: a slighty uncommon rauch, less fatty/umami and more refreshing; an appreciated twist, and, anyways, the beer was well made and nicely intense.

Pours a borderline murky dark amber than leans into brown. Medium to big sized head, the slightest off-white, pretty compact and persistent, good enough lacing. Average intensity in the aroma, with dominant caramel, perhaps a bit of sugary sweetness, hints of honey, a timid background of citricness and herbal/grassy notes. So-so definition. Taste follows the aroma pretty closely: again, average taste intensity, so-so definition. Medium sweetness, lowish bitterness, quite sweet but not too much in the overall balance; the aftertaste leaves a bit of residual sugary sweetness and a hint of earthiness. Doesn't feel too clean on the overall, though it's minor. Light to medium body, average, very soft-bubbled carbonation; pretty good drinkability with just a hint of creaminess. Overall: a sweetish, slightly "imprecise" polotmave. Still very much ok, but i've had much finer examples.

Golden coloured, nearly perfectly transparent. Average sized white head, good enough retention and lacing. A simple but relatively potent and nicely fresh-feeling aroma: citric (lime and lemongrass most noticeable) upfront, plus lightly salty and spicy (coriander). Taste notes follow the aroma closely; the beer has a tastewise quite neutral, slightly soft maltiness and a sort of delicate kind of saltness. Again, scarce flavour depth but excellent per style intensity and a very vivid fresh feeling. Moderately sweet, with perhaps a tad more sourness than usual per style; a pretty dry, cleansing finish, though a delicate mix of sweetness/sourness lingers in the aftertaste. Light body, low to average, very thin-bubbled, delicately crispy carbonation; a pleasantly lively, super fast drinker. Overall: a pretty classic interpretation of the style, well made and very refreshing.