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Hazy light golden yellow color, medium white head bubbly head appears, fades somewhat quickly to a thickly foamed ring around the edge and a firm skim on top. Good sticky lacing of every kind, sheets, spots, and strings. Complexing aroma of spice and crispness, solid waft of clove, underlaying tones of minerals/medicinal yeast, and citrus peels. Wheat malts standout with light hops in parts of the back, and alcoholic warmth smolders through. Taste is crispy and malty with a quick citrusy start, sweet and candyish, subdued clove and spicy medicinal yeast bring forward a popping mouthfeel of zip but doesn't last, jumping quickly to the finish with a dry and light peppery end. Feel is of a solid medium body and a nice easy carbonation which makes for smooth drinking. Smoothes out even more as it warms. A fine Triple style, but surprisingly mild for Bell's.

Served In: Tulip

Batch 8204, November 2007 bottle date; Sampled July 2008
A vigorous pour into my 25cl tulip glass produces a three-finger thick, frothy, light tan colored head. The beer is a copper color that shows a lightly hazy, dark gold color when held up to the light. The aroma is quite fruity up front with notes of pear and ripe melon noticeable as I pour this brew. A closer inspection yields the same with a soft earthy spice note, aromas of golden raisins, some spicy esters and a touch of warming higher alcohol notes. There are also some lighter, malt derived notes that remind me of a herbal honey, some cracker-like grain and some dusty crushed malt. I really like the nose on this, it can be a touch hot at times from the alcohol, but it is enjoyable.

The flavor is sweet up front and has quite a bit of fruitiness to it; the flavors remind me of a mix of white grapes (chardonnay perhaps) and some light pear. The beer finishes with a light sweetness, some hot alcohol & fusel notes, a peppery spice note and some clove-like phenols. This definitely has some heft to it as the body clings to the palate a bit; this is definitely a sipping beer. Grassy grain notes are quite pronounced and actually a nice addition here; the grass flavors even manage to taste sweet here.

The higher alcohols and fusels get to be a bit much at times; they actually almost give me a headache. A decent beer that seems to be lacking some depth. Actually if it wasn't for the hotness of this beer it would be quite enjoyable and flavorful.

Served In: Tulip

batch 8204 from beagle>

Brew is slightly murky and a nice golden color. Light head thats fades pretty quick. Smell is lightly tart, sour grapes. Taste is solid, the same light tartness up front with a crisp finish. Bananas? Nice brew, beags.

Served In: Pint Glass