Name:New Holland: Black Tulip
Brewed In/Type: Michigan / Trippel Ale
Bought at/Price: Binny's / $6.99 22oz
Dennis: Probably one of my favorite types of beers, a tripel well done is a beautiful thing. The aroma is sweet with Belgian candies, and the taste is more subdued in terms of spices. The sweet of the malts and added sugar, mixed with the high alcohol (9%) are the flavors that pretty much dominate this brew. Probably one of the more simpler tripels I've had, it's still good enough to sneak up on you before you realize it. Easily recommended for someone exploring this type of beer for the first time.
Jen: I may not be wowed by this trippel, but it is what I would expect. It smells of sweet candied malts, and the flavor dictates the same. I get a nice smooth taste of sweet candy followed by bananas and a light clove/peppery mild bite. It ends with a mild citrus hop flavor with a kick of alcohol. Fairly easy to drink, and the flavors are done nicely, not too overwhelming!
Rating: 3.5 out of 5