21st Amendment Brewery He Said Belgian-Style Tripel
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What the brewers say
“A collaboration with Elysian Brewing, He Said is a white Belgian-Style Tripel ale brewed with pumpkin, tarragon, and galangal.”
What our panel thought
Aroma: “Tripel first and foremost. Belgian strong ale (banana, orange, and apple) esters are the first impression, with a subtle spiciness of pepper and clove. Alcohol to tickle the nose and yeasty notes to confuse it. Not much to suggest an underlying pumpkin, but that isn’t a bad thing.”
Flavor: “Malt sweetness (strong for the style) complements and softens the medium-light spices (clove and cinnamon). Pepper from the yeast complements the spice additions. Pumpkin flavor is present, but not distinctive; it merges with the malt sweetness. Hops bitterness is medium low.”
Overall: “Excellent example of a Belgian tripel with a variety of strong flavors. The pumpkin and spices add complexity without interfering with the tripel flavors. Somewhat sweeter than most tripels.”
