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Old 07-10-2012, 06:20 PM   #1
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Nebe Belgian Tripple Review

Nebe wanted a real review of the beer he just gave me so here it goes.

Serving temp 38 dregrees.

Glass: Chimay chalice.

Initial pour shows carbonation true to style. Head dissipates quickly though without much structure and leaves a clean glass.

Color is a straw blonde with a bit of sediment in the bottle.

First nose gives me a little banana and a heavy orange citrus note with an undercurrent I could only describe as baked rye flour.

Flavor is pretty one dimensional. Tastes a lot like the nose suggests with the addition of some kettle hops to round out the finish. It's far less malty that I expected but very well balanced.

A bit warmer now and the nose has lost the citrus and has more of a bandaid character.

Towards the bottom of the glass the kettle hops are showing through and the nose is getting a bit of a toasted character with more bandaid on the finish.

At the end it's getting a grassy note on the nose, very green, and the bandaid has turned more oily.

Final sip in the mouth its pretty mellow and tastes a bit like Shock Top.

Summary: a subtle beer but for a hombrew it had a life cycle like an interesting wine. I'm not sure I'd call this a Belgian triple, it's more of a Belgian Blonde. Good flavor but without the mouthfeel you'd get from the real deal.

Final score: B+
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Old 07-10-2012, 07:03 PM   #2
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For a first attempt homebrew, that's damn good. 'Specially coming from you, Spence.
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Old 07-10-2012, 08:13 PM   #3
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Ahh yer killin me!!
Next up for review will be an imperial IPA.
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Old 07-10-2012, 08:16 PM   #4
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I think the Tripel needs to condition for a while longer to mature a little. That's my hunch.
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I'm not sure there's enough going on that time will add. This is a fresh citrusy beer I'd rather enjoy young.

And Vice, I don't think this is his first time. B+ is pretty damn good if you ask me.

What's the alcohol content? I suspect lower than you expected.

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6.8 abv.

This was my first batch of beer in rhode island with my own equipment. I did some brewing in Colorado with Mrs Nebe, but this was the first batch I did start to end.
I think the IPA will Leave you impressed... Bottling it this afternoon...
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cant believe I didnt receive a bottle

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Old 07-11-2012, 02:22 PM   #8
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cant believe I didnt receive a bottle
We don't serve texans here buddy. :P
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Old 07-12-2012, 02:18 PM   #10
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When he brews up a batch of Lone Star you'll be 1st on the list...

Have any of the Shiner offerings yet? They aren't bad

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shiner bock is good and they make another decent dark beer, forgot the name, but the real star down here is Ugly Pug. This stuff is amazing

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and the best part......they sell it at Target

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