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T BUYER’S GUIDE FOR BEER LOVERS ness. Finishes with crunchy, tangy green apple, plain wafer and mossy mineral accents. ABBEY DUBBEL 94Pere Jacques, Goose Island Brewing Co. (IL) 2010. 10. 8% ABV (5/10) Bright copper color. Aromas of sarsaparilla and cinnamon rolls follow through on a round, satiny entry to a fruity-yet-dry medium-full body with seamless layers of dried fruits, praline and spice on the long, chewy caramel pear, dried citrus peel and mossy stone-accented finish. A delicious food beer to pair with pheasant and braised pork. s air 93Pere Jacques, Goose Island Brewing Co. (IL) 2009. 8% ABV (4/09) Luminous deep copper color with a lacy manila head. Tangy peach mar-malade, orange blossom honey and delicate date bread aromas follow through on a chewy, rich entry to a fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body with peppery spice, cherry, roasted nut and caramel soufflé notes. Fin-ishes with nice burnt sugar, mineral and nutshell-like astringency. A great “session” dubbel that will excel with grilled pork as well. 90Brother David’s Double, Anderson Valley Brewing Co. (CA). 9% ABV (5/08) Dark reddish copper mahogany color with a lacy taupe head. Brown sugar, chocolate-covered Montmorency cherry and dark butter-roasted nut aromas follow through on a soft, satiny entry to a dryish medium-full body with an emphasis on the salty nuts and cocoa. Finishes with a tangy, nutty fade with subtle dried citrus peel-like hops in support. Well-balanced and very drinkable. Try with venison chops or rabbit sausage. 90Belgian Freeze, River Horse Brewery (NJ). 8% ABV (4/09) Deep copper mahogany color with a taupe head. Aromas of roasted nuts, buttery caramel and dried orange follow through on a round, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with mocha and pear tart notes. Finishes with a delicate singed bread crust, mossy stone and toffee fade. A pleasant, easy-drinking version of the dubbel style. 84Dubbel Vision, Bastone Brewery (MI). 7.5% ABV (5/10) Murky copper brown color. Sour-dough crust, banana bread and herbal soap aromas seem unfocused and follow through on a buoyant entry to a dryish medium body with abapple, cherry pit and plain wafer notes on the tangy, tart finish. doug herba nd f entry aba not ABBEY TRIPEL 92 Tripel Horse, River Horse Brewery (NJ). 10% H A De 9 ABV (4/09) 88Dark Abby, Devils Backbone Brewing Co. (VA). 6.8% ABV (5/10) Aromas of sour apple candy, sourdough bread and poached egg follow through on a supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with mashed raisin and honey notes. Fin-ishes with a tangy apple and orange skin, light molasses and mineral accents. A nice, easy drinking take on the dubbel style. 87St. Feuillien Brune, Brasserie St. Feuillien (Belgium). 7.5% ABV (5/10) Deep copper mahogany color. Nut, molasses, oak, tart citrus pith and caramel custard aromas follow through on a brisk entry to a dryish medium body with decent depth and a boozy quality. Finishes with a drying sour apple, pepper and mossy mineral fade. 86Heavy Seas Holy Sheet Abbey, Heavy Seas Beer (MD). 9% ABV (5/08) Mahogany color. Very tangy chocolate-covered cherry and raisin and date aromas and flavors with spiced nuts and dried citrus, cheese in good balance. Deep hazy golden amber color with a high, fine foamy head. In-teresting aromas of turkey bacon, brown sugar and nutmeg follow through on a round, velvety entry to a fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body with spicy pepper jelly, custard and candied peach notes. Finishes in a long, chewy fade of peppery spice with seared fat and earth accents. Great, saison-like food beer. with eres row throu 92Tripel Dipsea Belgian Style Ale, Marin Brewing Co. (CA). 9.2% ABV (5/10) Bright pale amber color. Aromas of waffle cone, dried nectarine and delicate spices follow through on a round, satiny entry to a fruity-yet-dry medium-full body with excellent bal-ance and surprisingly subtle depth. Finishes with a long, citrus soufflé and earthy hops flourish. Brilliantly flavorful and drinkable. 91Brother David’s Triple, Anderson Valley Brewing Co. (CA). 10% ABV (5/08) Brilliant deep amber color with a lacy head. Peppery aroma of nougat, molasses and banana nut bread follow though to creamy, tangy medium-full body with orange marmalade on buttered caramel rye bread, dusty spice, dried peach and nutshell flavors. Finishes with a chewy banana custard and citrus hop fade with mouthwatering acidity. A zesty, flavorful tripel to pair with artisanal cheeses. ® THE WORLD BEER CHAMPIONSHIPS 91Nectar des Dieux, Bastone Brewery (MI). 9.5% ABV (4/09) Cloudy orange amber color. Circus peanut, dried pineapple and mar-zipan aromas follows through on round, supple entry to a fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body with flavors with a chewy banana taffy, kiwi, mossy stone and peppered mango on the finish. A tasty tripel! 89Samuel Adams New World Tripel, The Boston Beer Co. (MA). 10% ABV (5/10) Pale amber color. Aromas of glazed fruit custard danish, banana cake, delicate baking spices, coriander and crystallized ginger follow through on a round, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body with very good depth and zestiness. Finishes with a long, citrus curd, honey, pep-pery alcohol and spice bread fade. 89Ménage À Frog, Issaquah Brewhouse (WA). 10.2% ABV (5/10) Deep golden amber color. Pure and delicate aromas of honeyed ginger, toasted lemon poppy seed muffin, herbal soap and delicate spices fol-low through on a round, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body with praline and green peppercorn notes. Finishes with long, slightly prickly, toffee, peppery spice and astringent earth hop accents. 88Abbey Triple, Sprecher Brewing Co. (WI). 8.4% ABV (5/10) Deep golden amber color. Honeyed toasted biscuit and apricot marma-lade aromas follow through on a round, supple entry with very good depth and balance. Finishes with chewy, lemon bread and peppery spice accents. A very fruity and crowd-pleasing version of tripel with great drinkability. 84Three Ridges Tripel, Devils Backbone Brewing Co. (VA). 8.5% ABV (5/10) Bright golden amber color. Aromas of Denver omelet, crystallized ginger and delicate spices follow through on a supple, chewy entry to a fruity sweet full body with pomegranate molasses, sour cherry butter and VOL. 31, NO.4 SEPTEMBER 2010 ALL ABOUT BEER 61 E B T E V T E R A G E G T E S I N I N S T I U
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